MK3 windows wipers

[Tonicpar]

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

[Screech16v]

Possible switch failure on the stalk

[mad4vws]

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

[lewis85]

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

[Tonicpar]

thanks

is that an easy fix?

[gasketface]

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.

[Tonicpar]

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

[Gavv8]

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

[Tonicpar]

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

[Tonicpar]

new stalk fiitted everything works a treat!


cheers for help