Windscreen Wipers Stopping Where They Want?

[p323789]

Hi guys,

Got a problem with the wipers stopping where ever they want on the screen and not returning to park everytime?

Wipers do work so not seized or anything,just seem to stop after around 4 seconds?

Any ideas how to resolve this annoying problem? :)

[chrispb123456]

Hi there p323789

I think you best double check that cos thats exactly what happens when the spindles get tight and eventually seize up

[p323789]

ive had the wiper assembly apart and re-greased everything,had wiper arms off also so didnt know if there was some kind of timing relay that might have gone wrong??

[seatkid]

ive had the wiper assembly apart and re-greased everything,had wiper arms off also so didnt know if there was some kind of timing relay that might have gone wrong??

The wipers are controlled by an electronic pcb housed on the wiper motor. It tends to suffer from corrosion due to water ingress and poor conformal coating (lacquer) of the PCB. Several forum members have disassembled the unit and repaired the damage. The cost of a replacement PCB (if they are still available) runs into three or four hundred pounds (I kid you not!)

[p323789]

Guess il be taking the thing to bits again tommorow! thats for the help peeps!! :)