15-10-2018, 05:10 PM
Hey guys,
I have the windscreen wiper problem, whereby when the wipers are on, they are stuck on one setting (the mid-speed one), and do not park properly. They also stop intermittently. I have read the various threads on here relating to this problem so please excuse me starting yet another, I'm just trying to tackle the issue by process of elimination. I tried cleaning up and spraying some WD40 on the wiper motor and haven't noticed a change, other than occasionally setting 3 (the fastest wiper pace) does work.
I have read about possibly applying contact cleaner, but I am currently between moves with no fixed abode and all my stuff including the contact cleaner is in storage, though I will buy some more tomorrow if perception is that this might help.
I have listened by the fuse box to hear if the relay clicks, but cannot seem to hear anything when the wipers are on. Does this suggest that it is indeed a relay problem? If so, I would appreciate a layman's terms guide (or link to one) on how to replace this.
Or perhaps it is a fuse issue? Again, if someone could explain to me which fuses we are talking about here I'd be grateful.
Failing all of the above, I guess it's safe to assume that I just need a new wiper motor. These seem to be fairly pricey though so I'm looking for alternatives. Also, I had the wiper motor arm replaced when it disconnected itself on the M5 within the past year.
Thanks as always,
Harry
I have the windscreen wiper problem, whereby when the wipers are on, they are stuck on one setting (the mid-speed one), and do not park properly. They also stop intermittently. I have read the various threads on here relating to this problem so please excuse me starting yet another, I'm just trying to tackle the issue by process of elimination. I tried cleaning up and spraying some WD40 on the wiper motor and haven't noticed a change, other than occasionally setting 3 (the fastest wiper pace) does work.
I have read about possibly applying contact cleaner, but I am currently between moves with no fixed abode and all my stuff including the contact cleaner is in storage, though I will buy some more tomorrow if perception is that this might help.
I have listened by the fuse box to hear if the relay clicks, but cannot seem to hear anything when the wipers are on. Does this suggest that it is indeed a relay problem? If so, I would appreciate a layman's terms guide (or link to one) on how to replace this.
Or perhaps it is a fuse issue? Again, if someone could explain to me which fuses we are talking about here I'd be grateful.
Failing all of the above, I guess it's safe to assume that I just need a new wiper motor. These seem to be fairly pricey though so I'm looking for alternatives. Also, I had the wiper motor arm replaced when it disconnected itself on the M5 within the past year.
Thanks as always,
Harry