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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: dannythomas752 on 20 July 2007, 11:24

Title: Rear wiper fault
Post by: dannythomas752 on 20 July 2007, 11:24

My rear wiper doesn't work, I have changed the wiper motor changed the fuse and checked the relay. When I switch the wiper on you can hear the relay clicking, does anyone have any idea why it doesn't work, only thing I can think of is the fact that 3 wires are on the plug but from other side only one wire goes into the motor, hope someone can help as this weather is horrible for driving when my rear window gunks up :angry:

Title: Re: Rear wiper fault
Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 20 July 2007, 11:44

wires broken where the tailgate pivots is common, theyre stressed there, pull back the rubber bellows and have a gander

Title: Re: Rear wiper fault
Post by: 8vRicey on 21 July 2007, 11:14

Could also be the wiper spindle seized, common fault. Strip it down, clean, and re-lube. Worth doing anyhow.  :wink:

Title: Re: Rear wiper fault
Post by: nealey on 21 July 2007, 16:41

Quote from: mattneck on 20 July 2007, 11:44

wires broken where the tailgate pivots is common, theyre stressed there, pull back the rubber bellows and have a gander

i would agree with this one, check your number plate lights work and the heated rear screen,

Its a little hard to see the break in the wires sometimes as you dont get a lot of room in the bellows so give the wires a little pull and see if they come out

Title: Re: Rear wiper fault
Post by: Thom89 on 22 July 2007, 23:47

Broken wires every time.. pull back the rubber sleave that runs from the tailgate, to the roof panel, (left hand side)... locate your broken wires, solder back together, then use heat shrink insulation
Tom

Title: Re: Rear wiper fault
Post by: dannythomas752 on 23 July 2007, 09:50

Cheers for all the replies, no my heated rear screen doesnt work either so will check this out, forgive me for being stupid but what are the bellows?? Is it the rubber shrouding that runs from the top of the boot to the roof of the car

Title: Re: Rear wiper fault
Post by: monkeyalan on 23 July 2007, 16:01

nah, bellows are in the gap between the body and the boot lid. looks like a little cv boot.

Title: Re: Rear wiper fault
Post by: dannythomas752 on 24 July 2007, 08:11

ok mate cheers for the help, will have a look the weekend if the rain ever stops lol :angry: