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Rear wiper has a mind of its own!

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#1 ·
Hi all, back again lol.
So as the subject suggests, my rear wiper blade seems to do as it pleases as and when it wants.
Coming on on its own, stopping in the middle lol.
I have a cracked boot lid tail light lens which Iv just ordered a replacement for (it’s been like that a few years oops!), however when I open the boot water does drip down.
Just wondering maybe the water ingress could be the problem as this issue only seems to arise in winter.


For now though I’m thinking of removing the fuse!

Thanks for any help x
 
Discussion starter · #4 ·
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 😕)
 
Discussion starter · #10 ·
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!
 
Discussion starter · #12 ·
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