wipers wont stop

oldbob · Apr 1st, 2012, 11:24

Hi Folks ..I was driving back from wales and used the windscreen wash/wipe to clear a bit of light drizzle from the screen and they would,nt switch off struggled to find somewhere to pull over, mean while the bottle of screenwash empyted the whole lot, over the screen, car, roof , wipers spashing it everywhere cars in a right mess It only stopped when i pulled the fuse .... so wipers / screenwash is perminatly live ... any ideas ? could it be the stalk switch? currently I have ether continous wash wipe or non at all aaaagggghhhhh

The Hooded Claw · Apr 1st, 2012, 12:28

Bob,

Do you have HEADLIGHT WIPERS???? ... if so you'll find two small plugs down by each light .. UNPLUG em !!!! ......

On my old 850 I found these disconnected .. so Me being ME I plugged em in again .. my windscreen wipers set off at an alarming rate .. Seemingly if theres a "Short" in the Headlight Wipers it also triggers the Windscreen wiper as well

Bet yer that cures it mate

Keith

ShadeTek · Apr 1st, 2012, 14:00

I imagine auto park +12v from the headlight wipers is feeding back up the wiring to to the washer cct and then into the main wipers. More than likely a mechanical fault in the headlamp wiper mechanical assembly switch being in the on position.

oldbob · Apr 2nd, 2012, 09:50

Thanks Folks once again you have clawed me from the brink and put my knowledge in the shade !!!!! Disconnected the headlight wipers as suggested and like magic all is well with the windscreen wash wipe ( looks like I will have to rebuild the headlamp wiper motors put it on the list I have seen a thread on here for that somewhere) anyway Thanks again

The Hooded Claw · Apr 2nd, 2012, 10:11

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Originally Posted by oldbob

Thanks Folks once again you have clawed me from the brink and put my knowledge in the shade !!!!! Disconnected the headlight wipers as suggested and like magic all is well with the windscreen wash wipe ( looks like I will have to rebuild the headlamp wiper motors put it on the list I have seen a thread on here for that somewhere) anyway Thanks again

Yay!!!! Don't yer just love it when a plan comes together Bob !!... Thanks fer posting back ..

all the Best

keith

Andy Northface · Apr 2nd, 2012, 10:22

Like Keith says,thanks for posting back. Here is Jods link for repairing your motor. Or you can often get a S/H from the bay for £15-£20. Make sure you get the right side though,because they are "handed"

Luxobarge · Apr 2nd, 2012, 10:27

As above. Or if you need more help, post back and I can point you to the thread where I did mine, complete with pictures and explanation. More fiddly than difficult, but I have to tell you the passenger side is way easier than the driver's side!

Cheers,

Andy Northface · Apr 2nd, 2012, 17:47

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Originally Posted by Luxobarge

but I have to tell you the passenger side is way easier than the driver's side!

Cheers,

Oh yes!!! The drivers side is a bit of a pain! But I found that by loosening the wing slightly it made life a lot easier. ( Told you I was crap! )

RXS · Apr 3rd, 2012, 17:43

I have a left and right motors that work all they need is the spindles all i ask for is the cost of posting

Jod T5 · Apr 3rd, 2012, 17:53

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Originally Posted by RXS

I have a left and right motors that work all they need is the spindles all i ask for is the cost of posting

I assume the backs are loose, 2 attempts at removing these could prove fatal...

Jod

Apr 1st, 2012, 11:24	#1
oldbob bob Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2021 15:54 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nuneaton	wipers wont stop Hi Folks ..I was driving back from wales and used the windscreen wash/wipe to clear a bit of light drizzle from the screen and they would,nt switch off struggled to find somewhere to pull over, mean while the bottle of screenwash empyted the whole lot, over the screen, car, roof , wipers spashing it everywhere cars in a right mess It only stopped when i pulled the fuse .... so wipers / screenwash is perminatly live ... any ideas ? could it be the stalk switch? currently I have ether continous wash wipe or non at all aaaagggghhhhh

Apr 1st, 2012, 12:28	#2
The Hooded Claw Owner Volvovehiclesclub Last Online: Apr 4th, 2014 12:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Choosing which Volvo to go out in Today !!! lex parsimoniae View Photos By: The Hooded Claw	Bob, Do you have HEADLIGHT WIPERS???? ... if so you'll find two small plugs down by each light .. UNPLUG em !!!! ...... On my old 850 I found these disconnected .. so Me being ME I plugged em in again .. my windscreen wipers set off at an alarming rate .. Seemingly if theres a "Short" in the Headlight Wipers it also triggers the Windscreen wiper as well Bet yer that cures it mate Keith __________________ 2000 C70 T5 Phase 1 240 Bhp in Saffron Orange ("SAPPHIRE") 2001 S80 2435cc Now with Andy Northface () 1994 960 CD 3.0 Estate ("The Purple Monster") VOC 25900 lex parsimoniae

Apr 1st, 2012, 14:00	#3
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2024 18:49 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	I imagine auto park +12v from the headlight wipers is feeding back up the wiring to to the washer cct and then into the main wipers. More than likely a mechanical fault in the headlamp wiper mechanical assembly switch being in the on position. __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 93000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301/Topdon Top Scan

Apr 2nd, 2012, 10:27	#7
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 07:48 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	As above. Or if you need more help, post back and I can point you to the thread where I did mine, complete with pictures and explanation. More fiddly than difficult, but I have to tell you the passenger side is way easier than the driver's side! Cheers, __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Apr 3rd, 2012, 17:43	#9
RXS manic monkey Last Online: Mar 9th, 2019 13:08 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kent	I have a left and right motors that work all they need is the spindles all i ask for is the cost of posting __________________ 1995 850 S T5 estate Auto Aubergine pearl 1999 V40 1.8i GDI manual Rob

Apr 2nd, 2012, 09:50	#4
oldbob bob Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2021 15:54 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nuneaton	Thanks Folks once again you have clawed me from the brink and put my knowledge in the shade !!!!! Disconnected the headlight wipers as suggested and like magic all is well with the windscreen wash wipe ( looks like I will have to rebuild the headlamp wiper motors put it on the list I have seen a thread on here for that somewhere) anyway Thanks again

Apr 2nd, 2012, 10:22	#6
Andy Northface Where's that 18mm socket? Last Online: Apr 25th, 2016 23:01 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Normally in the dog house, Chester-Le-Street	Like Keith says,thanks for posting back. Here is Jods link for repairing your motor. Or you can often get a S/H from the bay for £15-£20. Make sure you get the right side though,because they are "handed"

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