Wiper Motor Speed 1 and 'Park' don't work.

1. rossi789 Newbie Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 5

   #1 27th July 2013, 10:49

   The problem occurred around 2 months ago, at first I lived with it then the wipers cut out completely.
   I ordered a second hand wiper motor from eBay and replaced it. All seemed to be fine, all functions were working correctly then 2 weeks ago it happened again, speeds 2 and 3 work fine but when I flick them off they just stop, rather than completing the cycle. Speed 1 doesn't work at all.
   
   Obviously there is something causing this to happen, I doubt I'm unlucky enough to have 2 dodgy wiper motors. I had read that it could be a loose wire in the multi-pin connector but they seem to be fine.
   
   I can only guess at it being the stalk or a relay now but I am unsure. Has anyone else had this?
2. Saxdaniel Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2013 Ramsgate Posts: 111

   #2 27th July 2013, 10:56

   Try replacing the stalk first.
   
   
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3. L33h Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2007 North-east - Washington Posts: 7311 Clio 182, Fireblade GSX-R 750

   #3 27th July 2013, 12:54

   I had the same problem. as said It'll be the stalk
4. rossi789 Newbie Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 5

   #4 27th July 2013, 14:26

   Thanks, I'll give it a try.
5. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #5 27th July 2013, 14:38

   This will be the problem had the exact same thing on my Saxo, its the relay found behinde the glovebox
   
   

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6. rossi789 Newbie Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 5

   #6 31st July 2013, 16:51

   Well I've replaced the stalk and it hasn't fixed the issue, so I guess I move onto the relay now then. I'm puzzled by this though because if it was the relay wouldn't all functions suffer?
7. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #7 31st July 2013, 17:02

   Possibly, but as speed 1 on the wipers is the relay switching on and off rather than just being on it could be a dodgy relay.
   
   Can you hear the relay clicking on when you put it to speed 1?
8. rossi789 Newbie Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 5

   #8 2nd August 2013, 10:37

   There is a very faint click from the relay when the wipers are turned on. I'm having a bit of trouble finding a new relay however. I've contacted the local Citroen dealer and I'm waiting for them to get back to me about it.
   
   I assume if the relay doesn't solve it then there is a wiring issue?
9. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #9 2nd August 2013, 11:29

   Scrapyard mate take your old relay down there match it up(being a small item nudge nudge)
10. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

    #10 2nd August 2013, 11:45

    I've got a spare which I liberated if you get stuck.

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11. rossi789 Newbie Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 5

    #11 5th August 2013, 11:13

    2 wiper motors, 1 stalk and a relay later, it turns out it was the relay (always the last thing you try!)
    
    Thanks to Mickswan for supplying it!
12. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

    #12 5th August 2013, 11:19

    No bother mate, glad you got sorted.