[Klewy]

I haven’t tried anything yet!
There is no damp at all inside anywhere of the car…
I was going to just replace the lens and see if over time (to help any wet/damp that may be around to dry up) and see if it miraculously fixes it 🤞🏻 lol.
It is only cracked, no gaps except the crack obviously, but it’s enough to let some water in. Currently I look like a dumb blonde who doesn’t check her mirrors and hasn’t noticed her rear wiper is on 😆
How can I check the loom?
And where can I get a battery check done? I know of Kwik Fit only… I wouldn’t be surprised if I need a new one knowing there around £400, I don’t do cheap repairs (not out or choice 😕)

Most garages will do a quick battery check for you

 

[Klewy]

Thanks everyone, I’ll do some more investing st the weekend!
I’m not sure it would be the battery as this problem has been around for a couple of years now and only seems to rear its ugly head in the winter months.
In summer it works absolutely fine which makes me think it’s something to do with the cracked lens on the boot lid causing some water ingress 😣
I’ll be changing that at the weekend!
I’ll let you know if I have any new findings!

Try a new washer jet fitting for it first, only a few quid from vw or web. As said they can leak especially when it’s cold. Easily changed, take trim off over wiper and just pull old one out with a pair of pliers. New one just pushes in

 

[Klewy]

Hi again. So my wiper has died! In the erect position 😖 how can I move it manually back down?
I have taken the plastic covering off and there’s the washer jet nozzle and a nut…
Should I loosen this nut and it will let me manually move the wiper?
On another note, the washer fluid is still working, so could this be a fuse that’s blown? Or are they both on the same fuse?
Thankya x

Take the nut off and remove the arm and blade completely until problem is resolved. As nooby says, DO NOT reposition the blade as it could make a real mess if motor starts working again on its own

 

[Klewy]

Thanks, I’ll remove it completely for now.
So would you think it’s the motor rather than a fuse?
If so are they relatively easy to replace?

Could be the fuse or the self parking switch contacts on the motor. I’d check the fuse and, if ok, check for power supply at ghe motor connector. If that’s ok then I’d take the motor off and check the parking switch contacts and brushes. I’m assuming the motor has an old fashioned parking switch but don’t actually know.

Should be easy enough to replace if it’s popped. They normally have a nut on the arm spindle and may have additional mounting bolt(s) to the tailgate behind the trim panel which needs to be removed