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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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Default Window wipers,whats broke???

When i put my wipers on intermitent(first speed) they stop all over the place and when u switch them off they just stop anywhere! However they work fine on the other speeds!

So what is more likely to be broken? the wiper motor or the switch? I need to get this sorted for my MOT!

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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 08:14 PM
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there's got to be a switch somewhere on the motor that stops it once it kills the power and reapplies it via a relay when it's on that position
if you can find a wiring diagram that would be your best bet

alternativly it may be the stalk thats caboomed
have you tried changing it?
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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I was going to begin by changin the stalk! but someone suggested it might be the wiper motor! I just wondered what the best place to start would be!
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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Had the same on mine.Changed the stalk,still not working.Changed the motor and hey presto,all sorted. .....
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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Better get my hands on a motor then!
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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Mine PAST it,s M.O.T with this fualt.
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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i thought it would fail as mine sometimes stops in the center f the screen!
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