Rear Wiper

[wizardcooper]

I've had my galaxy for a few weeks now and has been good to drive. But a couple days back the rear wiper was on wiping every few secs or so. now i cant turn the thing off. Tried pressing the stalk towards the dash to turn off but nothing. if i press it further towrds it then i get the jet spray working and the wiper going full speed. I even tried to stop it by holding the blade because it says if there is an obstruction then will turn off. Which it did stop but as soon as i start the engine again then the wiper is moving again.

Was alright today because it was raining when i was out n about lol

Any help or suggestions much appreciated.

[gregers]

the rubber boot at the top of the hatch when you open is the prime suspect,the wires and pulled so tight that they fray and snapped,this is a known issue that has been posted numerous times on here,hth.

[wizardcooper]

Thanks for that. I will take a look and see what I can see.

Just one more quick question. Is there a fuse I could pull out that will stop it or would that disable all the wipers etc.

 

(tis a y reg ghia 1.9tdi mkii if that makes any diff to the fuse box.)

Edited May 26, 2009 by wizardcooper

[dickthebarber]

Thanks for that. I will take a look and see what I can see.

Just one more quick question. Is there a fuse I could pull out that will stop it or would that disable all the wipers etc.

 

(tis a y reg ghia 1.9tdi mkii if that makes any diff to the fuse box.)

hi, did this solve your problem with rear wiper as mine is doing the same thing?

Regards

Richard

[gregers]

it wont hurt taking a looksie to see if this is your problem also.

[dickthebarber]

it wont hurt taking a looksie to see if this is your problem also.

will do, cheers.

[ed_dean]

it wont hurt taking a looksie to see if this is your problem also.

will do, cheers.

i had the same problem with mine open up the boot pulled off the rubber at the top unwrapped the cloth tape keeping the wires together and bobs ur uncle!!! i had 3 wires snipped into and about 3or 4 frayed. a few bullet connectors later and i now have a wiper that works !! :) all i need now is to replace the bloody wiper blade :angry:

If any one has a mk1 galaxy i have a whole rear wiper assembly that i bought before looking ton this site if any one is interested let me know!!