leylandracer Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Just incase i cant find my manual tomorrow :) wheres the wiper relay situated? its been suggested that the relay is sticking? (wipers not switching off, new switch fitted)CheersSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Restorer Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Dont think there is a wiper relay, is the limit switch set correctly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1xa Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Agree, older cars tend not to have these relays, in moderns they tend to be more for the timer facility on intermittent wipe etc. If your wipers refue to turn off then almost certainly the park switch is the cuplrit as above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 no relay im afraid, it will probably be the self park switch stuck or broken onthe motorh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandracer Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Thanks for the replys, ill have a look at the wiper motor, Ime starting to think it might be when i replaced the motor cover last year with a bling chrome one and i might have dislodged somthing :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandracer Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Another point that might be worth mentioning in case the new switch might be faulty?? if i hold the switch/stalk in between the on/off they will stay off? (Auto electrics isnt a strong point ;)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1xa Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Actually sounds as though you may have a new dodgy switch there! Know anyone with a known good one you try quickly?Failing this a bit of diagnostics is called for. Do you have a multimeter? If not a bulb with 2 bits of wire will do! At the plug that goes into the wiper motor you will have a number of wires- someone here will be able to tell you all the colours but afraid i can't- easy to work by process of elimination though. You should have the following, with ignition switched on:1. A live feed (used by park switch) which is live with wipers on or off2. A feed which is live ONLY with the wipers on3. If 2 speed wipers fitted, another wire which is live when wipers are on second speed4. Maybe an earth - not sure as some I think earth via the motor mounting points.At the risk of stating the obvious, check between earth and each wire for a reading (or bulb lighting up) to verify the above. To check if a wire is an earth, check between that wire and battery positive for reading (or bulb lighting up). If you end up with two wires live all the time, try wriggling the switch as you mention above, if one goes on and off when you do then you can be fairly sure it is indeed your switch which is faulty (check plugs all firmly in first).Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandracer Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Thasnks for the replys, Think i have found the prob, Hard to describe :B the bit in the pic is broken, so maybe a weld or a replacment wiper mecanism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 that tag is part of the wiper cable, beware if you order a new one they dont come with the tag (for the self park) anymore unless you you can find a nos oneas i found out when mine brokeh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadg63 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Actually watched this problem being fixed on my car today!Such a 'noddy' exercise, remove the wiper motor and slide the slidey thingy backwards/forwards until the wipers stop - strange set-up!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1xa Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Its also a case of ensuring you get the right one as well - some later motors use a sprung terminal on the large plastic gear contacting a terninal in the wiper motor cover, so cables for these do not have the tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandracer Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Managed to get hold of a new one with the tag, what are they like to fit? any tips?Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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