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A wiper question
Posted: 23 Oct 2023, 12:55
by Bryce
This may be a stupid question but I have nothing to compare it with and couldn't find anything in the search.
The spray for my windscreen only works when the wiper stalk is off so I have to spray then turn on the wipers. It won't work work if the wipers are in motion. Is this the same on all vans? Pretty annoying having to time the wipers to hit the spray
Re: A wiper question
Posted: 23 Oct 2023, 13:06
by R0B
Thats how they should be.
Re: A wiper question
Posted: 23 Oct 2023, 13:12
by cobblers
No, that's not normal. Sounds like you need a new wiper stalk
Re: A wiper question
Posted: 23 Oct 2023, 13:31
by Bryce
cobblers wrote: ↑23 Oct 2023, 13:12
No, that's not normal. Sounds like you need a new wiper stalk
So can you use the washer when your wipers are going on your van? The stalk still pulls forward on mine but just won't spray unless the wipers are off
Re: A wiper question
Posted: 23 Oct 2023, 14:40
by R0B
Now that's got me thinking there is something wrong with mine. My washer function has only ever worked with the wipers in the off position.
Re: A wiper question
Posted: 23 Oct 2023, 14:45
by Bryce
R0B wrote: ↑23 Oct 2023, 14:40
Now that's got me thinking there is something wrong with mine. My washer function has only ever worked with the wipers in the off position.
It does seem a bit silly to have it work that way. Be interesting to see if anyone else can shed some light
Re: A wiper question
Posted: 23 Oct 2023, 14:48
by cobblers
You've both got me thinking now as well
I'll check
Re: A wiper question
Posted: 23 Oct 2023, 15:01
by R0B
I'm 99.9% certain my old van was the same.
Re: A wiper question
Posted: 23 Oct 2023, 15:30
by Rascal
You need to clean the contacts on the wiper switch.. Had sp0gv'imilar issue, washers only worked on highest wiper speed and felt like I was going to snap the stalk doing it. They are small sprung contacts and over time no will need a clean.. Once I did that it works in every position wipers on or off. Obviously certain positions that are used more or less will wear corode differently..
Re: A wiper question
Posted: 23 Oct 2023, 16:23
by R0B
Whats a sp0gv'imilar then?
Re: A wiper question
Posted: 23 Oct 2023, 17:30
by Stesaw
Mine would spray when on. Although now I've fitted the relay with intermittent wipers.
Re: A wiper question
Posted: 23 Oct 2023, 18:03
by Bryce
Cheers everyone, Well I've learnt something new today! Will get at it with some contact cleaner when/if it comes back from it's mot. Went in this morning and have not heard yet...
Re: A wiper question
Posted: 24 Oct 2023, 07:23
by cobblers
cobblers wrote: ↑23 Oct 2023, 14:48
You've both got me thinking now as well
I'll check
Mine squirts on all wipe settings!
Re: A wiper question
Posted: 24 Oct 2023, 21:52
by slowcoach
Mine squirts whilst off, on or fast
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Re: A wiper question
Posted: 25 Oct 2023, 09:18
by hubcap61
Fitted a Golf wiper relay for intermittent wiping to mine. pull stalk towards you, sprays and wipes 5 times.
Can spray at any time when wipers are on.