Rear Wiper/wash on Touring

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Fushion_Julz
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Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:21 pm

I need a bit of assistance from someone who has the knowledge.

The touring rear wash/wipe has never worked....Changed the motor and also the switch and they are (as best I can tell) working correctly, individually.

However, once in the car, there appears to be no power to the motor.

I can't find any info as to what fuse and relay (if any) is used in the fusebox or if and where any auxilliary relay/fuse is used and located...

Can anyone help with a wiring diagram and location of fuses/relays, please?

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Cha_Maan
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Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:32 pm

Fuse No 26 - 15 Amp.

Check your fusebox, they're all numbered.
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Mon Feb 25, 2008 1:51 pm

Hmmm...Thanks, any info on if it uses a relay?
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Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:04 pm

Fuses are in the blue fuse-box in the engine bay. Behind the passenger suspension turret.

I don't think it uses it's own relay, if it does it'll be shared with other equipment which would also be affected.
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Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:16 pm

Cheers, chap...I am fully aware of the location of the fuse box....

I'll check fuse 26 again, but I checked ALL fitted fuses, yesterday, and they were all OK...

If, though, I pull out the rear wash/wipe switch I can hear a relay click somewhere...Just can't locate it!
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Mon Feb 25, 2008 2:24 pm

Sorry - your first post suggested you didn't.

But I now see you did say 'auxilary!'
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Mon Feb 25, 2008 4:01 pm

Rear wash wipe DOES have its own relay, Ratch. Relay K9, an ordinary orange one.
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Mon Feb 25, 2008 6:51 pm

I don't suppose you'd like to also tell the gentleman how to fix a rear wiper that won't switch off? :D

I have a feeling that's his next question...
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