Sorting Out Wiper Issues

[west]

FAQ for Wiper :

1999 ford galaxy 1.9 tdi 90ps lx

 

Problem:

 

wipers start on ignition sequence and will not go off for extended periods. High speed still selectable.

 

Reason #1

 

The design of the wiper control module is at fault. the module is directly attached to the motor unit. Water ingress into the unit and causes the module to fail.

 

solution#1

 

Disconect battery

Gain access to the wiper motor by removing paneling

remove linkage nut on top of motor, taking care not to rotate wipers

Disconnect wiper cable plug

remove 3 small bolts and remove wiper motor

 

Inspect motor unit and remove black plastic module cover

 

Leave unit to dry, carefully using PCB cleaning fluid, clean the detritus of the the PCB, taking particular attention around the Chips.

 

Once clean and dry, replace unit.

Upon restarting the ignition sequence, the wipers may well continue to stay on. this should rectify with 5-10mins whilst the gubbins within the module heat up and re-set (this can be done with the wipers lifter of the screen.

 

Hey presto!

 

 

Solution #2

 

Remove as above and take part number off the Module for re-order

this should be a bit cheaper than purchasing the whole unit.

 

 

 

Note

 

You may drill afew small holes in the Module cover prior to re-fitting, to prevent wwater collecting again.

[Tom53]

Typically, my wipers stopped working as I was driving during a downpour. At the same time my heater blower stopped and the handbrake light came on. There may have been other symptoms but these were the only ones I noted. It was a simple case of one of the relays coming loose in the fuse box. With the heater blower switched on (engine off), I simply pushed each one until the heater started. It appeared to be relay 18. This could have led to a costly check at a garage.

[kellykelly82]

Typically, my wipers stopped working as I was driving during a downpour. At the same time my heater blower stopped and the handbrake light came on. There may have been other symptoms but these were the only ones I noted. It was a simple case of one of the relays coming loose in the fuse box. With the heater blower switched on (engine off), I simply pushed each one until the heater started. It appeared to be relay 18. This could have led to a costly check at a garage.

 

 

hi tom53 this is exactly what happened to my car the wipers stopped in downpour and the handbrake light on. My galaxy is a p reg where abouts is the relay 18 situated? Ive been off the road for 4mths any help would be greatly received.

 

kelly