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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: widdy on 06 November 2003, 14:03

Title: Wiper/washer fuse problem
Post by: widdy on 06 November 2003, 14:03

hi all  :D I have a little problem with my Mk2 and I'm hoping someone maybe able to shed some light so then i won't have to goto a garage and pay extortionate $$$$'s for what is probably a very minor problem.

I brought and 2nd hand Mk2 on an E plate and although the gearbox went within 3 days (fixed now) I have a very annoying problem that keeps popping up.Everytime I use my washers on the windowscreen the fuse blows out almost immediatly (gone through about 20 so far  :-[ ) I have a feeling it maybe something to do with the relay but i've been unable to find one in a scrapyard just to test my theory (Golfs are very sparse around here)
Now I've obviously shown myself to know just about nothing about cars and I thought that This forum would probably be able to shed some light or maybe give me a run down of things to check for etc.

Any help would be very much apprieciated  :)

Widdy

Title: Re:Wiper/washer fuse problem
Post by: free on 06 November 2003, 14:09

if i was u mate i would try using the next fuse up c if that solves it.

Title: Re:Wiper/washer fuse problem
Post by: widdy on 06 November 2003, 14:18

I'm actually using a 15amp fuse at the moment,I did actually think of that but i was worried just incase it tripped the whole electrics out all together (not sure if thats possible or not).

thanks

Title: Re:Wiper/washer fuse problem
Post by: free on 06 November 2003, 14:53

take it it should be a 10A 1?, have you cheaked the system make sure the earth is ok and all the conections are. if that doesent solve it, i would ring or drop by an auto sparky's and ask them 4 a bit of advice see if they have ne ideas.

Title: Re:Wiper/washer fuse problem
Post by: Gambit on 06 November 2003, 15:06

is it not caused by the wiper motor being knackered, and its burning out the fuse because its having to do too much work to operate the motor/linkages

simple way to find out, is to take the wiper motor out, clean it up & grease all the linkages etc

Title: Re:Wiper/washer fuse problem
Post by: Blue MK2 on 06 November 2003, 16:19

Are your Washer jets heated ones? sounds like some wires are crossed?

Title: Re:Wiper/washer fuse problem
Post by: 4ok on 20 November 2003, 16:49

I had the same problem on my Golf. Just replace the mfa Stalk. It should be ok :)

Title: Re:Wiper/washer fuse problem
Post by: jedi16v on 20 November 2003, 19:58

you my have a short cicuit wire i had one on my old one were the steering wheel was turning it was also chaffing a wire and earthing out and hence blowing fuses most annoying when it starts to p*** it down. good luck sorting it mate