Windscreen Wipers not working

Post by **ani** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:13 am

I recently had a problem with the indicators ad break lights not working. After doing all the usual checks with fuses etc I fixed it by just moving around the wires underneath the dash - didn't actually do anything

Could the wiper problem also be a connection problem under the dash?

Haven't had a good look under there yet so not really sure what I'm looking for!

Post by **ASL642** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:34 am

Sometimes a fuse works loose, and sometimes wires get disturbed - using the bonnet release knocked some of mine a while ago

. Best to check all connections before starting to worry.

Post by **ani** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:42 am

OK - I'll get my head under the dash and check them out. Most awkward place - would be easier if I had an extendable neck

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:53 am

Check to see if there is any power at the wiper motor!

Post by **ani** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:57 am

There is obviously a simple way of doing that ?? Can you let me in on that one please

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:04 am

Use a volt meter! Probe the connections on the motor - with the other cable on the meter earthed of course. Could be done with a bulb and wire if you don't have a meter - but I do advise even a cheapy meter from Maplins is very handy to have in the car.

Post by **ani** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:07 am

Thankyou - I don't have one but obviously a good idea to get one. I expect there will be many other occasions when it will be needed

Post by **ASL642** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 3:36 pm

Agreed volt meter soons earns it's money in trouble shooting electrical problems.

Post by **ani** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:34 pm

I know I need new wiper blades - am I correct in thinking that you have to buy the whole bit .e. including the stainless steel housing? Ta

Post by **aupickup** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:36 pm

u can just buy the blades bull motif are supposed to be good on blades

Post by **ani** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:40 pm

Thanks Dennis - I didn't see them on the web-site. Probably best to give them a call

Post by **aupickup** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:53 pm

part number is WPR 112

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:25 pm

Buy refills at autojumble - and cut them to length to suit Minor.

Post by **ani** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:28 pm

Cheers