V70 Wipers - Intermittent Fault

GaryF · Apr 26th, 2011, 16:46

We are suffering from an intermittent fault on the front and occasionally the rear wipers on our '56 V70 estate. They operate normally and then stop for no apparent reason. They then will start operating when they decide to. We have been to the main dealer twice, the last time earlier today, but all that seems to be on offer is a complete strip down and a chage of controller at ££expensive. Has anyone else had a similar problem and what was the diagnosis?
Thanks

scottxc70 · Apr 26th, 2011, 17:05

i would hazard a guess and it could be a faulty stalk if it is affecting both front and rear wipers.im presuming the switch for the rear wipers is on the same stalk.

kaiserwill · Apr 26th, 2011, 17:05

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Originally Posted by GaryF

We are suffering from an intermittent fault on the front and occasionally the rear wipers on our '56 V70 estate. They operate normally and then stop for no apparent reason. They then will start operating when they decide to. We have been to the main dealer twice, the last time earlier today, but all that seems to be on offer is a complete strip down and a chage of controller at ££expensive. Has anyone else had a similar problem and what was the diagnosis?
Thanks

I am having the same on my 03 V70, When on intermittent they work when put on and then stop. When twist the knob for speed intervals they work again once and then stop again until the speed dial is turned so that they are on constantly.

The garage is baffled as am I.

Now the rear wipers have stopped altogether.

Jim314 · Apr 27th, 2011, 01:49

The wipers on my V70 would occasionally fail to come on when the stalk would be moved to intermittant or continuous. Pulling/pushing to activate the windscreen washers would solve the problem. This indicates to me that it is the stalk switch needing cleaning by abrasion.

ade555 · Apr 27th, 2011, 14:54

this is very common problem in Trucks, is the stalk, I can promise anything but I drive volvo FH12 and I had 2 replace within 2 years, also they did blow the fuse everytime, what I would if you can find one cheap or borrow of someone fit one on and see if it works they you know what you looking for

Apr 26th, 2011, 16:46	#1
GaryF New Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2011 19:31 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pluckley	V70 Wipers - Intermittent Fault We are suffering from an intermittent fault on the front and occasionally the rear wipers on our '56 V70 estate. They operate normally and then stop for no apparent reason. They then will start operating when they decide to. We have been to the main dealer twice, the last time earlier today, but all that seems to be on offer is a complete strip down and a chage of controller at ££expensive. Has anyone else had a similar problem and what was the diagnosis? Thanks

Apr 27th, 2011, 01:49	#4
Jim314 Premier Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2018 01:45 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas	The wipers on my V70 would occasionally fail to come on when the stalk would be moved to intermittant or continuous. Pulling/pushing to activate the windscreen washers would solve the problem. This indicates to me that it is the stalk switch needing cleaning by abrasion. __________________ 2004 V70 2.4 petrol 170 5-spd auto (lost 2016 June, collision with deer) 2007 XC90 FWD 3.2 petrol 6-spd auto

Apr 26th, 2011, 17:05	#2
scottxc70 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 19th, 2012 11:32 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: swadlincote	i would hazard a guess and it could be a faulty stalk if it is affecting both front and rear wipers.im presuming the switch for the rear wipers is on the same stalk.

Apr 27th, 2011, 14:54	#5
ade555 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 19th, 2012 08:39 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hull	this is very common problem in Trucks, is the stalk, I can promise anything but I drive volvo FH12 and I had 2 replace within 2 years, also they did blow the fuse everytime, what I would if you can find one cheap or borrow of someone fit one on and see if it works they you know what you looking for

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