Dodgy Wipers (Intermittant)

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DemonDaz
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Post Tue May 16, 2006 12:47 pm

When I set my wipers on intermitant, they will swipe to the drivers side, but on the way back down they jusdder and stop part way down. If I push the stalk down (single swipe) it does the same thing.

If I hold the stalk in the single swipe it will smoothly make the wipers go to the bottom of the windscreen again.

Any ideas?
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Post Tue May 16, 2006 1:01 pm

I have the same problem - think it's down do a mucky wiper motor. If you look in the articles section there are instructions on how to remove and clean it - I haven't had time as yet :-)

I think this is the right answer??
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Post Tue May 16, 2006 3:51 pm

I had a similer problem in my old sport, i got a wiper stalk from a scrappie
and that cured it!
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Post Tue May 16, 2006 4:20 pm

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Post Tue May 16, 2006 4:38 pm

I had the same problem, followed the directions in the tech section (as linked above) and all was sorted!
Quite an easy job and shouldnt cost anything to do.
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Post Tue May 16, 2006 5:37 pm

Boy this one keeps coming up.
I have to agree, the link is the dogs mate!!! :D :D
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Post Tue May 16, 2006 8:46 pm

Thanks for that, I'll give it a go when I get some spare time!
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