General: 70: - rear wiper & wash not working

jack taylor · Dec 6th, 2018, 22:46

Hi, I have a 1998 v70. Had some rain yesterday so thought I would use rear wipe and washer. Not been used for about a year. Neither worked and I couldn't hear any noise from the rear motor. I need to check the fuse for the wiper motor but don't know if there is a separate fuse for the washer. would appreciate advice please. thanks jack.

Dippydog · Dec 7th, 2018, 08:05

According to Haynes fuse 33 which is a 15 amp controls headlight levelling and rear wash/wipe.Fuse 34[25 amp]is for windscreen wash/wipe and horn.Another area to check could be the wiring at the tailgate hinge area.HTH

jack taylor · Dec 7th, 2018, 15:54

Hi Dippydog, Many thanks for that. I read some where that there is a bank of fuses in the boot area. Would you know whether this applies to the mk 1. I really must get a Haynes. thanks jack.

Dippydog · Dec 7th, 2018, 21:55

I've not seen a fuse box in the boot of my V70-possibly they were fitted to later versions?-the only dealings I've had fuse wise on mine have been confined to the main box just ahead of the windscreen on the drivers side[rhd] although again quoting Haynes "There are additional fuses located in a fuse and relay boxbehind the left hand suspension strut mounting".There are also a couple mounted above the radiator which are for the fan.

jack taylor · Dec 8th, 2018, 15:28

Hi Dippydog, Thanks very much indeed. jack

huron · Dec 8th, 2018, 18:24

Can you hear the washer motor running?

Dippydog · Dec 8th, 2018, 19:40

No problem Jack.I do like to at least try and help,after all we're all in it together trying to keep the old buses running aren't we?

jack taylor · Dec 8th, 2018, 22:11

Hi Dippydog, many thanks, I shall check fuses and wiring tomorrow.your help is very much appreciated. regards jack.

jack taylor · Dec 8th, 2018, 22:53

Hi Hugh, I cant hear the washer motor at all. My hearing is not wonderful so I shall get my wife to listen whilst I operate the wash/wipe.jack

jack taylor · Dec 9th, 2018, 15:38

Hi Hugh, No noise from the washer motor at all. Windscreen washers are fine.
Can you please suggest what might be the problem. thanks jack

Dec 6th, 2018, 22:46	#1
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	rear wiper & wash not working Hi, I have a 1998 v70. Had some rain yesterday so thought I would use rear wipe and washer. Not been used for about a year. Neither worked and I couldn't hear any noise from the rear motor. I need to check the fuse for the wiper motor but don't know if there is a separate fuse for the washer. would appreciate advice please. thanks jack.

Dec 8th, 2018, 18:24	#6
huron Master Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2020 16:24 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bodmin	Can you hear the washer motor running? __________________ huron 2009 V70 2.4 geartronic in red.

Dec 7th, 2018, 08:05	#2
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:11 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	According to Haynes fuse 33 which is a 15 amp controls headlight levelling and rear wash/wipe.Fuse 34[25 amp]is for windscreen wash/wipe and horn.Another area to check could be the wiring at the tailgate hinge area.HTH

Dec 7th, 2018, 15:54	#3
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	Hi Dippydog, Many thanks for that. I read some where that there is a bank of fuses in the boot area. Would you know whether this applies to the mk 1. I really must get a Haynes. thanks jack.

Dec 7th, 2018, 21:55	#4
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:11 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	I've not seen a fuse box in the boot of my V70-possibly they were fitted to later versions?-the only dealings I've had fuse wise on mine have been confined to the main box just ahead of the windscreen on the drivers side[rhd] although again quoting Haynes "There are additional fuses located in a fuse and relay boxbehind the left hand suspension strut mounting".There are also a couple mounted above the radiator which are for the fan.

Dec 8th, 2018, 15:28	#5
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	Hi Dippydog, Thanks very much indeed. jack

Dec 8th, 2018, 19:40	#7
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:11 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	No problem Jack.I do like to at least try and help,after all we're all in it together trying to keep the old buses running aren't we?

Dec 8th, 2018, 22:11	#8
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	Hi Dippydog, many thanks, I shall check fuses and wiring tomorrow.your help is very much appreciated. regards jack.

Dec 8th, 2018, 22:53	#9
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	Hi Hugh, I cant hear the washer motor at all. My hearing is not wonderful so I shall get my wife to listen whilst I operate the wash/wipe.jack

Dec 9th, 2018, 15:38	#10
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	Hi Hugh, No noise from the washer motor at all. Windscreen washers are fine. Can you please suggest what might be the problem. thanks jack

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