Wipers running all the time.

Patrick Garland · Nov 19th, 2015, 10:06

I used the car yesterday and all was fine. Just come to use it again today and as soon as I turn the ignition on the wipers start working. Doesn't matter what position the stalk is in the wipers are going and won't turn off. Fine if I want to drive in the rain but not so good when, if it ever does, stop raining. Anyone got any thoughts. Car is kept outside so I am assuming the wind has managed to blow some water in somewhere it shouldn't be.

Thanks

Patrick

Paul240480 · Nov 19th, 2015, 11:47

The wiper motor IIRC earths through one of the bolts that it in place . So check there for water ingress. It could be that your scuttle drains are blocked so water has stacked and shorted the system.

I understand that the stalks themselves can fail. I think there is a how to replace the stalk in stages on here, ang on.......

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GreenBrick · Nov 19th, 2015, 12:39

It could also be the self parking switch or wiring. My mini did the same, and it turned out it wasn't switching off when it got to the park position, so it just kept going.

Patrick Garland · Nov 20th, 2015, 09:13

Thanks guys. I'll wait for a break in the weather and have a look as you suggest.

Nov 19th, 2015, 10:06	#1
Patrick Garland Patrick Last Online: Sep 30th, 2022 00:07 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Clarbeston Road	Wipers running all the time. I used the car yesterday and all was fine. Just come to use it again today and as soon as I turn the ignition on the wipers start working. Doesn't matter what position the stalk is in the wipers are going and won't turn off. Fine if I want to drive in the rain but not so good when, if it ever does, stop raining. Anyone got any thoughts. Car is kept outside so I am assuming the wind has managed to blow some water in somewhere it shouldn't be. Thanks Patrick

Nov 19th, 2015, 11:47	#2
Paul240480 Ovlovnut Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 08:58 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nivillac View Photos By: Paul240480	The wiper motor IIRC earths through one of the bolts that it in place . So check there for water ingress. It could be that your scuttle drains are blocked so water has stacked and shorted the system. I understand that the stalks themselves can fail. I think there is a how to replace the stalk in stages on here, ang on....... ................ http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=54850 There ^^^^ __________________ 2004 V70 2.4SE Auto 'The Welshmobile’ 2002 Laika Ecovip 400i ( Motorhome on an Iveco 2.8TD) http://www.gitessouthbrittany.com/ http://moncopainmonchien.jimdo.com/ Last edited by Paul240480; Nov 19th, 2015 at 11:49. Reason: âdded linky

Nov 19th, 2015, 12:39	#3
GreenBrick SilverBrick Lives! Last Online: May 7th, 2024 12:24 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Poynton, Cheshire	It could also be the self parking switch or wiring. My mini did the same, and it turned out it wasn't switching off when it got to the park position, so it just kept going.

Nov 20th, 2015, 09:13	#4
Patrick Garland Patrick Last Online: Sep 30th, 2022 00:07 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Clarbeston Road	Thanks guys. I'll wait for a break in the weather and have a look as you suggest.

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