Windscreen Wiper Problem

[Guest mattkaye]

Got a problem with the wipers on my Focus. its a 53 plate zetec 1.6 estate.

Recently the single wipe (when you press the stick down once for a single wipe) has not been working properly.

When you press down the wipers move, but when you release they stop mid screen.

It has been driving me mad. :lol:

Could it be a relay? or is it a more severe problem.

Is this a common fault?

 

Any comments would be appreciated. :P

[GSMGuy]

Park switch is not working - they have a contact/switch in the motor assy to tell them when the arm is in the park position, and turn off the motor - if it is not parking, this is the only thing it can really be..

 

Mike

[Guest mattkaye]

Thanks Mike,

 

I wil take it to fraud and ask them to fix it under warranty.

 

Matt

[Guest mattkaye]

<_< all fixed under warranty by the dealer.

 

Park switch as predicted by GSMGuy

 

Many thanks

 

Matt

[dp_essex]

Hi all....

 

with regard to this problem with the park switch, is it a simple enough DIY job as my car is well out of warranty, so thought i would tackle it myself if it's not too bad a job. ....? would appreciate any help

 

Focus LX, 2002, 1.8 TDCi

[billywizzo]

Hi

I had a similar problem on my wife's 2002 focus and thought it was a fault in the wiper motor.

When you did the one wipe it stopped when you let go and when you turned them off they stopped where they were.

It was a relay that was the problem.

I asked at the parts desk and the guy suggested it was the relay and now all fixed for about 12 pounds.