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Title: facelift windscreen wiper problem
Post by: hixey on 16 May 2010, 13:25:22
my 02 omega has developed a wiper problem,they work but when switched of the continue to go till the cars switched off,when on int they just keep going as well,any help much appreciated.thanks niall
Title: Re: facelift windscreen wiper problem
Post by: Welung666 on 16 May 2010, 14:33:06
It could just be a faulty switch, needs further investigation though.
Title: Re: facelift windscreen wiper problem
Post by: hixey on 16 May 2010, 16:29:05
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It could just be a faulty switch, needs further investigation though.

should have said i have changed the switch,made no difference.
Title: Re: facelift windscreen wiper problem
Post by: hixey on 16 May 2010, 22:48:39
anyone?????
Title: Re: facelift windscreen wiper problem
Post by: tidla on 16 May 2010, 22:52:27
when you press the wiper switch once, the wipers continue and then park. this is controlled by connections in the wiper motor mechanism. :)
Title: Re: facelift windscreen wiper problem
Post by: alexandjen on 16 May 2010, 22:56:56
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anyone?????

If you have changed the switch then I'd say the wiper relay was faulty
Title: Re: facelift windscreen wiper problem
Post by: Andy B on 16 May 2010, 22:58:31
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It could just be a faulty switch, needs further investigation though.

should have said i have changed the switch,made no difference.

there's a 'park'switch inside the unit, you can get to it if you drill the rivets out. A N Other wiper motor is the easiest option  :y
nothing to do with the wiper relay either  ;)
Title: Re: facelift windscreen wiper problem
Post by: hixey on 16 May 2010, 23:06:40
the problem is the wipers keep going full speed even when i have them turned off
Title: Re: facelift windscreen wiper problem
Post by: joshwyatt on 16 May 2010, 23:14:14
Is your model an Elite by any chance?
I had the same issue with an '02' Elite. The intermittent cycle counts as 'auto' for the auto wipers, and until sorted the wipers appeared to have a mind of their own.
Title: Re: facelift windscreen wiper problem
Post by: hixey on 16 May 2010, 23:33:58
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Is your model an Elite by any chance?
I had the same issue with an '02' Elite. The intermittent cycle counts as 'auto' for the auto wipers, and until sorted the wipers appeared to have a mind of their own.

no fella its just a gls ,model
Title: Re: facelift windscreen wiper problem
Post by: Andy B on 16 May 2010, 23:39:56
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Is your model an Elite by any chance?
I had the same issue with an '02' Elite. The intermittent cycle counts as 'auto' for the auto wipers, and until sorted the wipers appeared to have a mind of their own.

no fella its just a gls ,model

as said, you need another motor or if you're compitant/confidant you need to take the cover off & have a look at the reed switch in there.
I've a feeling there's a guide on how to remove the scuttle & wiper mechanism  :-/ becareful of the paint on your driver's wing if you do remove it all.  ;)
Title: Re: facelift windscreen wiper problem
Post by: hixey on 16 May 2010, 23:57:17
mechanic by trade so geting at the motor wont be a problem,have fixed a few mk4 astra motors.
Title: Re: facelift windscreen wiper problem
Post by: Andy B on 17 May 2010, 00:00:07
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.... have fixed a few mk4 astra motors.

same thing!  :y  :y  :y My Astra G wipers parked where they wanted to, when the cover was removed I found that the actual contact from the reed was missing. I bent the arm a little & all was well ..... till I swapped the whole mechanism before SWMBO's  written off Astra G was taken away.  :y