Windscreen Wiper issues

snownrock · 21-02-2008, 10:20

Yesterday i got in my car (00 1.4mpi), as i left i jetted the front window and the wipers swiped 3 times as usual, then nothing more. Neither the jets nor the front wipers do anything on any stalk command, though the rear wiper still works on swipe, not jetting. But strangely the rear wiper swipes once when the stalk is pulled as to jet the front windscreen, confusing. I hope i got the situation across clearly.

So this morning i checked the fuses for the Front Wipers, Rear Wipers and Washer system, all working fine. So im thinking that the problem is a switch within the stalk or elsewhere, does this seem to be a correct assumption?

Sods law isnt it, today its siling it down unlike yesterday, so i cant get home to get a multimeter or take it too a garage to get it checked. *Hopes for a dry weekend*

clidgevrs · 21-02-2008, 10:31

hi there mate have you checked the 10 amp mini fuse in position 15 as this sorted it for me as the normal wiper system fuses were fine also the cold weather is a biggy on this front if not take it straight to the dealer mate good luck

snownrock · 21-02-2008, 10:43

Thats the only one i didnt check, i used the fuse layout from VRS Stu's website as the fuse layout in my manual has no diagram, couldnt see any numbers on the actual fuse panel either, or was that me being blind? From comparing Stu's layout (the numbers being the same in the manual) there was no 10A fuse in this position, it was a 5A which confused me. Ill try have a better look this afternoon if it stops raining.

clidgevrs · 21-02-2008, 11:02

good luck mate i am sure this will solve your problem fingers crossed mate

snownrock · 21-02-2008, 15:38

Sorted! I swapped the fuse in position 15 which was a 5A (even though in the manual and Stu's guide it says its a 10A fuse) and all is well now, i can drive again! Cheers for the tip.

clidgevrs · 21-02-2008, 16:08

excellent mate glad you got it sorted buddy

BoilingPoint · 21-02-2008, 17:19

Slightly off topic....

Has anyone tried the flat wipers yet?
1. Are they any good?
2. Is this a good price?

Click Here For Details

Thanks...

kwacka · 21-02-2008, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoilingPoint

Slightly off topic....

Has anyone tried the flat wipers yet?
1. Are they any good?
2. Is this a good price?

Click Here For Details

Thanks...

I wouldn't touch them, they are crap, get the bosch ones

clidgevrs · 21-02-2008, 19:35

got them on mine mate and for the money they ae amazing quality from that same guy i got them from as well highly recommended and just like bosch but half the price lol

BoilingPoint · 21-02-2008, 19:35

Cheers, thought they sounded too good to be true.

clidgevrs · 21-02-2008, 19:36

got them on mine mate and for the money they ae amazing quality from that same guy i got them from as well highly recommended and just like bosch but half the price lol
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Mossman · 21-02-2008, 19:41

Bosch ones for me from wiperblades.co.uk - they are very good

BoilingPoint · 21-02-2008, 20:55

Hmm confused now, could have sworn your 1st post said they were crap....

Oah well .... glad to hear they worked out for you, might be getting some soon, also one for the back if they do it.

My wipers are on their last legs.

21-02-2008, 10:20	#1
snownrock Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Swansea Posts: 76 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Windscreen Wiper issues Yesterday i got in my car (00 1.4mpi), as i left i jetted the front window and the wipers swiped 3 times as usual, then nothing more. Neither the jets nor the front wipers do anything on any stalk command, though the rear wiper still works on swipe, not jetting. But strangely the rear wiper swipes once when the stalk is pulled as to jet the front windscreen, confusing. I hope i got the situation across clearly. So this morning i checked the fuses for the Front Wipers, Rear Wipers and Washer system, all working fine. So im thinking that the problem is a switch within the stalk or elsewhere, does this seem to be a correct assumption? Sods law isnt it, today its siling it down unlike yesterday, so i cant get home to get a multimeter or take it too a garage to get it checked. Hopes for a dry weekend __________________ Current car: New Orleans Blue 06 Fiat Grande Punto Sporting, 1.9Mjet (158bhp, 314 lbs/ft and 58mpg ) A standard look sleeper, soon to have roof bars and a 415ltr roof box, a touring tour-de-force. Last car: White '00 Fabia 1.4mpi Classic (Now SWMBO's) (A trooper, 44k in 18 months )

21-02-2008, 10:31	#2
clidgevrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 862 Thanks: 32 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Windscreen Wiper issues hi there mate have you checked the 10 amp mini fuse in position 15 as this sorted it for me as the normal wiper system fuses were fine also the cold weather is a biggy on this front if not take it straight to the dealer mate good luck __________________ I love you riley!!! and my vrs!!! then the mrs lol

21-02-2008, 10:43	#3
snownrock Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Swansea Posts: 76 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Windscreen Wiper issues Thats the only one i didnt check, i used the fuse layout from VRS Stu's website as the fuse layout in my manual has no diagram, couldnt see any numbers on the actual fuse panel either, or was that me being blind? From comparing Stu's layout (the numbers being the same in the manual) there was no 10A fuse in this position, it was a 5A which confused me. Ill try have a better look this afternoon if it stops raining. __________________ Current car: New Orleans Blue 06 Fiat Grande Punto Sporting, 1.9Mjet (158bhp, 314 lbs/ft and 58mpg ) A standard look sleeper, soon to have roof bars and a 415ltr roof box, a touring tour-de-force. Last car: White '00 Fabia 1.4mpi Classic (Now SWMBO's) (A trooper, 44k in 18 months )

21-02-2008, 11:02	#4
clidgevrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 862 Thanks: 32 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Windscreen Wiper issues good luck mate i am sure this will solve your problem fingers crossed mate __________________ I love you riley!!! and my vrs!!! then the mrs lol

21-02-2008, 15:38	#5
snownrock Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Swansea Posts: 76 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Windscreen Wiper issues Sorted! I swapped the fuse in position 15 which was a 5A (even though in the manual and Stu's guide it says its a 10A fuse) and all is well now, i can drive again! Cheers for the tip. __________________ Current car: New Orleans Blue 06 Fiat Grande Punto Sporting, 1.9Mjet (158bhp, 314 lbs/ft and 58mpg ) A standard look sleeper, soon to have roof bars and a 415ltr roof box, a touring tour-de-force. Last car: White '00 Fabia 1.4mpi Classic (Now SWMBO's) (A trooper, 44k in 18 months )

21-02-2008, 16:08	#6
clidgevrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 862 Thanks: 32 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Windscreen Wiper issues excellent mate glad you got it sorted buddy __________________ I love you riley!!! and my vrs!!! then the mrs lol

21-02-2008, 17:19	#7
BoilingPoint Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Porth (Rhondda, South Wales) Posts: 344 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Windscreen Wiper issues Slightly off topic.... Has anyone tried the flat wipers yet? 1. Are they any good? 2. Is this a good price? Click Here For Details Thanks... __________________ Currently 42K, Initially patch reliability, fixed by dealer under warranty. Not missed a beat since. Reliable and Nippy. 32+ MPG (rubbish), Cheap Insurance.

21-02-2008, 19:35	#9
clidgevrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 862 Thanks: 32 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Windscreen Wiper issues got them on mine mate and for the money they ae amazing quality from that same guy i got them from as well highly recommended and just like bosch but half the price lol __________________ I love you riley!!! and my vrs!!! then the mrs lol

21-02-2008, 19:35	#10
BoilingPoint Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Porth (Rhondda, South Wales) Posts: 344 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Windscreen Wiper issues Cheers, thought they sounded too good to be true. __________________ Currently 42K, Initially patch reliability, fixed by dealer under warranty. Not missed a beat since. Reliable and Nippy. 32+ MPG (rubbish), Cheap Insurance.

21-02-2008, 19:36	#11
clidgevrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 862 Thanks: 32 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Windscreen Wiper issues got them on mine mate and for the money they ae amazing quality from that same guy i got them from as well highly recommended and just like bosch but half the price lol __________________ loving hardcore monkey sex __________________ I love you riley!!! and my vrs!!! then the mrs lol

21-02-2008, 19:41	#12
Mossman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hull Posts: 496 Thanks: 54 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Windscreen Wiper issues Bosch ones for me from wiperblades.co.uk - they are very good __________________ Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Cupra Front Splitter, new VRs badges, Koni FSDs, Eibachs, Jabba ARB, Jabba Remap, PD160 Intake and 312mm brakes + Detailed by Glyn O'Donnell Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Ecutek Remap, PD160 Intake (Yes I have two! ) Photography Marketing T shirts flickr

21-02-2008, 20:55	#13
BoilingPoint Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Porth (Rhondda, South Wales) Posts: 344 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Windscreen Wiper issues Hmm confused now, could have sworn your 1st post said they were crap.... Oah well .... glad to hear they worked out for you, might be getting some soon, also one for the back if they do it. My wipers are on their last legs. __________________ Currently 42K, Initially patch reliability, fixed by dealer under warranty. Not missed a beat since. Reliable and Nippy. 32+ MPG (rubbish), Cheap Insurance.

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