Blockhead Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 I've got an annoying problem in that my rear wiper rarely stops! The motor and switch is fine but the blue wire (used to start the wiper) has around 10 volts even with the motor and switch unplugged. Where does the wire go between the switch and motor? The Haynes manual shows it's a direct wire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manta400john Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Would think there will be a "park switch" inside the motor casing, if it's bust then the motor will have no reference point at which to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEPETE Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Is it fitted with an early version of the automatic rain sensing device!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maher the hermit Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I presume were talking about a manta hatch?? if so look behind the trim panel in the boot behind the nearside rear light there is a grey timer relay which can get wet, easy to replace just unplug and fit new if you can get one or secondhand. other place to look is for broken wires in the rubber gaiter near the hatch top hinges, hope this helps Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blockhead Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Well with the problem wire unplugged and just the permanent live connected to the motor, it parks and stays parked perfectly so I don't think it's a motor problem. The relay certainly sounds promising, I shall have a poke! You are correct in that it's a hatch, interesting that Haynes makes no mention of this in the wiring diagram for it though! Hmm early auto rain sensors! Would this add value to my car then? I'm curious that perhaps they have been upgraded to the version that not only senses rain, but when it's still dry will switch on because they can also predict the future... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maher the hermit Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 yes it is an hatch haynes dont mention it i had a problem with a wiper motor and traced the wires back to the relay sat under the rear nearside light behind the card trim panels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETESDREAM Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 could be a relay problem,try swapping the relay first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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