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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Tonicpar on 07 May 2012, 13:35

Title: MK3 windows wipers
Post by: Tonicpar on 07 May 2012, 13:35

i have a mk3 gti 2.0 16v...but the front window wipers wont go on fast speed just intermittent.  any ideas on how to fix? thanks

Title: Re: MK3 windows wipers
Post by: Screech16v on 07 May 2012, 14:37

Possible switch failure on the stalk

Title: Re: MK3 windows wipers
Post by: mad4vws on 07 May 2012, 15:13

as said by screech
Possible switch failure on the stalk or the  wiper motor is on it's way out. :grin: :wink: :smiley:

Title: Re: MK3 windows wipers
Post by: lewis85 on 07 May 2012, 16:26

Inave this problem on my e mk3 estate is it a big job to swap the stalk for a new one?

Title: Re: MK3 windows wipers
Post by: Tonicpar on 07 May 2012, 18:14

thanks

is that an easy fix?

Title: Re: MK3 windows wipers
Post by: gasketface on 07 May 2012, 20:37

Disconnect battery,remove steering wheel,unplug all connectors,remove screws holding stalk on,and refit in reverse order.Front wiper motor is simple to replace,never done a rear as yet on a Golf but imagine it's pretty straightforward.

Title: Re: MK3 windows wipers
Post by: Tonicpar on 08 May 2012, 19:39

Cheers for that. I'll try that. The wiper arm mechanism goes up but clicks straight back down. The wiper blades move when I push the arm up but just doesn't want to stay up. Pushing it down does the intermittent wiper. The wash works and rear wiper works fine. I don't want to buy or attempt to fix if it's another issue. Thanks everybody for your advise......I can be a muppet :grin:

Title: Re: MK3 windows wipers
Post by: Gavv8 on 08 May 2012, 19:55

There are days when i'd rather be a muppet than a human.. :sad:

Title: Re: MK3 windows wipers
Post by: Tonicpar on 08 May 2012, 19:59

You have made feel much better that there are other muppets out there  :grin:

Title: Re: MK3 windows wipers
Post by: Tonicpar on 16 May 2012, 22:19

new stalk fiitted everything works a treat!


cheers for help

Title: Re: MK3 windows wipers
Post by: Screech16v on 16 May 2012, 22:25

Happy days!  :smiley: