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Windscreen Wipers not working

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:13 am
by ani
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 :o 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!

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:34 am
by ASL642
Sometimes a fuse works loose, and sometimes wires get disturbed - using the bonnet release knocked some of mine a while ago :o . Best to check all connections before starting to worry.

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:42 am
by ani
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 :o

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:53 am
by bmcecosse
Check to see if there is any power at the wiper motor!

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:57 am
by ani
There is obviously a simple way of doing that ?? Can you let me in on that one please :-)

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:04 am
by bmcecosse
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.

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:07 am
by ani
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 :-)

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 3:36 pm
by ASL642
Agreed volt meter soons earns it's money in trouble shooting electrical problems.

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:34 pm
by ani
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

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:36 pm
by aupickup
u can just buy the blades bull motif are supposed to be good on blades

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:40 pm
by ani
Thanks Dennis - I didn't see them on the web-site. Probably best to give them a call :-)

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:53 pm
by aupickup
part number is WPR 112

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:25 pm
by bmcecosse
Buy refills at autojumble - and cut them to length to suit Minor.

Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:28 pm
by ani
Cheers :D