wipers giving trouble

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bigkev
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Post Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:07 pm

i have lost my intermittent and high speed also the park position is gone do i need a new motor or is there an easy(cheap) fix :?
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Post Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:15 pm

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Post Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:21 pm

Whip the motor out and check that the contact ring (under plastic cap on underside) isn't dirty, worn or corroded. A clean / removal of light corrosion will usually see you right.
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Post Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:21 pm

OOPS! :oops:


bloody hell i must have been pissed sorry to waste time and thank you very much for the previous replies i will try it this weekend
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Post Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:23 pm

Too pissed to remember....that sounds familiar! winkeye
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Post Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:24 pm

Wow. Déja vu & amnesia all at the same time.