front headlight wipers? one with a mind of its own?

Dec 13th, 2004, 22:10

Hello all

I have got a problem with my passengers side head light washer or to be more précis the wiper. I was my screen and headlights and all works ok but the problem is the passenger side wiper wont stop it keeps going until you turn the ignition off can anybody give me some advise on this one. I thought it might be a relay but I thought it would power both sides.

All the best

Mickintodeep

sarge · Dec 14th, 2004, 08:11

Each side may have its own relay. I believe that the wipers have a 'return to rest' function, which normally is what makes them stop horizintally at the bottom of the light. This could well be achieved through a relay, rather than the motor, I don't know, but if it's done by a relay I suppose it might make sense for each wiper to have one.

Sarge
'99 V70 AWD

warthog · Dec 14th, 2004, 11:00

From my schematics, all the electrical connections are commoned between both wiper motors, so if one keeps operating then the only place the problem can lie is within the wiper parking mechanism for that motor.

The schematics do not show any relays involved with the headlamp wiper motors.

Hope this is of use.

sholtby · Dec 14th, 2004, 18:01

We have had a few people here that have found that their headlight wipers wont stop. I'm sure you will find it is the parking mechanism within the wiper motor.
Either strip it down and repair or replace.

Simon

Dec 14th, 2004, 18:59

Hello All

Thanks for your help it looks like the spanners are coming out again I will try to strip it down and give it a clean up first. Hopefully this might save me a bit of money. I wish lol.

Thanks

Dec 13th, 2004, 22:10	#1
mickintodeep Guest Location:	front headlight wipers? one with a mind of its own? Hello all I have got a problem with my passengers side head light washer or to be more précis the wiper. I was my screen and headlights and all works ok but the problem is the passenger side wiper wont stop it keeps going until you turn the ignition off can anybody give me some advise on this one. I thought it might be a relay but I thought it would power both sides. All the best Mickintodeep

Dec 14th, 2004, 08:11	#2
sarge Master Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2010 08:01 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Roy Bridge	RE: front headlight wipers? one with a mind of its own? Each side may have its own relay. I believe that the wipers have a 'return to rest' function, which normally is what makes them stop horizintally at the bottom of the light. This could well be achieved through a relay, rather than the motor, I don't know, but if it's done by a relay I suppose it might make sense for each wiper to have one. Sarge '99 V70 AWD

Dec 14th, 2004, 11:00	#3
warthog VOC Member Last Online: Oct 30th, 2021 14:51 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	RE: front headlight wipers? one with a mind of its own? From my schematics, all the electrical connections are commoned between both wiper motors, so if one keeps operating then the only place the problem can lie is within the wiper parking mechanism for that motor. The schematics do not show any relays involved with the headlamp wiper motors. Hope this is of use. __________________ Brian '96 T5 Estate Auto

Dec 14th, 2004, 18:01	#4
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	RE: front headlight wipers? one with a mind of its own? We have had a few people here that have found that their headlight wipers wont stop. I'm sure you will find it is the parking mechanism within the wiper motor. Either strip it down and repair or replace. Simon

Dec 14th, 2004, 18:59	#5
mickintodeep Guest Location:	RE: front headlight wipers? one with a mind of its own? Hello All Thanks for your help it looks like the spanners are coming out again I will try to strip it down and give it a clean up first. Hopefully this might save me a bit of money. I wish lol. Thanks

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