wiper problems

Post by **stevey** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:00 pm

hi all having a bit of a problem with my brothers wipers. When the ignition is on but the engine not started the wipers wipe away no problems. When the engine is started they will start wiping and then start sticking randomly every now and then.

Ive checked the earth and all the connection to the motor but cant seem to get it fixed.

Any ideas

Thanks

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:53 am

Seems like vibration from the running engine may be causing a loose connection to lose contact ? Can't see any other engine running related reason!

Post by **stevey** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:47 pm

thanks. I thought a lose connection somewhere but all connections seem solid and the motors in good shape, will recheck. its a puzzler isnt it.

Post by **MoggyTech** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:19 pm

Fusebox dirty contacts for IGN fed fuse.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:11 pm

Or maybe wiper motor brushes on their last legs - vibration making them lose contact with the comm?

Post by **stevey** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:30 pm

ill clean the fuse box contacts again but maybe if i replace the motor and see? thanks for teh suggestion, ill keep you posted.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:15 pm

Have a look at the motor brushes first! Cheap and easy to renew.