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Rear wiper problems
by
TOW'D
on 05 Nov, 2008 19:16
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Howdy gang,
The wires are attached to the rear wiper but no power
first off I'm not sure where the switch to turn it on is.
I get the washer to work by pushing in on the wiper switch
anybody happen to know if there is a relay (has to be one, correct)?
its "Bosch"number would be help full
thanks
hank
'85 Golf 4door diesel
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#1
by
jtanguay
on 05 Nov, 2008 20:59
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those motors have a tendency to burn out... or maybe its just corrosion screwing everything up?
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#2
by
TOW'D
on 05 Nov, 2008 21:43
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I'll hot wire the wiper to see if it works
hank
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#3
by
clbanman
on 06 Nov, 2008 02:30
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I think it's supposed to turn on by pulling back on the wiper switch, can't remember exactly because mine doesn't work.
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#4
by
Dakotakid
on 06 Nov, 2008 09:04
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It has been awhile since I had one that still works. As I recall, to start it you push downward (toward dash) with turn signal stalk to initiate movement. Then push downward again rather quickly while the rear wiper is still on motion to shut it off.....at least THAT is what I used to do in the ol' '85 Golf model.
My '86 was turned on once and put out smoke (as per JT's explanation above) and then went dormant.
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#5
by
duffer
on 06 Nov, 2008 09:35
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Sometimes those 22-year-old wires
get brittle and break with the opening
and closing of the hatch.
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#6
by
Dakotakid
on 06 Nov, 2008 13:28
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I meant the wiper lever NOT the turn signal one.
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#7
by
TOW'D
on 07 Nov, 2008 19:15
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I can make the rear wiper work by hot wiring it.
pulling back on the wiper switch arm I get the front washer to spray and push it in makes the rear washer work
still haven't found the off and on
It will be me and the Bentley vs. the rear wiper tomorrow
hank
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#8
by
TOW'D
on 09 Nov, 2008 06:48
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Just like I figured there is a missing relay
I can hot wire the rear wiper by jumping a couple of the plugs on the relay board.
Anybody have a used relay for sale ?
or even the parts number sure would be big help
still haven't found the off and on switch
thankx
hank