Windscreen Wipers

[andyf]

At the last MOT, my wipers stuck, but the MOT station "lubricated" them (I don`t know what they did) and they have been working fine.
A couple of weeks ago, they hesitated when I first switched them on, but once going worked ok. This morning nothing - completely dead. I cannot hear the motor trying to work or anything. I thought I would check the fuse but am unsure which one it is as it does not appear to be labelled. I am thinking probably brushes is the problem but would like a few opinions, and I would love to know which fuse protects the circuit. I want to get it sorted for next weekend or may miss Stoneleigh.

Thanks in advance guys.


1980 Persian Aqua DHC

[prlee]

Hopefully others will have more experience, but if the motor is not showing signs of life I would check the connections to the motor first, they can corrode. I may also chech the park switch and maybe regrease the motor. I think the motor os similar to thr spitfire which I am familiar with.

Pete
1981 Carmelian Red 2 litre DHC - SORN for the Winter.
Polybush, KYB shocks, electric fan, electric windows and electronic ignition roller bearing struts and anti-dive kit - otherwise standard
1979 Pageant Blue Spitfire 1500 - In hibernation, some restoration in progress.

[bottomtop]

With the ignition turned on and the wipers turned off, try to gently move the wipers (one hand on each) accross the screen. If they come to life and finish the sweep by themselves, you'll know your parking switch is the culprit.

[nervousnewowner]

opened my motor up andy and it was full of water and totally corroded up, gave it a damn good clean and it came to life......[:D]


Dave...

the project at birth, watch it evolve...I hope...

[andyf]

Exactly what I am going to do tomorrow Dave.


1980 Persian Aqua DHC