General New Multipla, couple of questions

[Gotte]

Well, I say it's new - it's an 05 plate with 3500 miles. Everything seems fine, and a great car it is too, except for the radio/cd, and the wipers.
The Radio tends to loose Radio 1 very easily (bizarre seeing as it keeps the ohter stations fine), and the CD will skip if I hit a pothole or the like at any kind of force.

As for the wipers, with the single push wash/wipe, the wipe doesn;t work. All we get is the water. I checked the manual and it's somewhat vague, saying something like "when the salk is pushed, the washer jet is implemented", giving no indication of whether there is actually supposed to be a wipe, as well.

Can anyone tell me if these are defects or "features". I suspect the latter (and I have searched, but can't see any mention of my problems), but you never know.

 

[Gary]

Is the cd player an original Fiat one ?

As they often skip because of the angle the cd player is at, because it is more upright than on normal cars

 

[T14086]

Pull switch towards you & hold (think its about 3 seconds) then wipers operate for 3 sweeps.

I have wrapped foam above & below audio unit to prevent CD jumping/skipping.

 

[Gotte]

Thanks for the replies, chaps.

Yes, it's the original CD, so I guess it's a "feature", then

But as for the wash/wipe, just tried it, and if I pull the stalk towards me for three seconds or longer, the water just keeps coming, but no wipe. The only way I can get it comfortably to do it is pull the stalk back and up, so it wipes and squirts. Guess it'll have to go in.

Again, many thanks, chaps.

 

[Captain Creasy]

My multi doesn't wipe - I don't know of anyones that do.

I don't mind though as I like to get a nice jet of water before the wipers. So i squirt, and then flick up for a manual sweep.

 

[T14086]

Manual says to push towards steering wheel? Forgot to try it today to see if they do wash/wipe.

 

[Gary]

Doesn't pushing it forward opperate the rear wash/wipe ?

 

[Gotte]

From memory, pushing forward does indeed do the back washer (which wipes automatically).

So, following what Captain Creasey says, can anyone else confirm that the Multipla doesnt automatically wipe when the stalk is pulled towards you?

 

[Gary]

just tried mine and it doesn't wipe only washes

 

[Gotte]

MAny thanks. Guess it must be a feature, then. At least I don;t have to take it in to get it sorted.

 

[Cinders]

From memory, pushing forward does indeed do the back washer (which wipes automatically).

So, following what Captain Creasey says, can anyone else confirm that the Multipla doesnt automatically wipe when the stalk is pulled towards you?

Yes, Mine does not wipe when I wash either. I have to move the arm down to activate it.
But I like it that way. I like being able to wet the windows first as I feel it helps prevent the grit from being rubbed in the glass.

 

[T14086]

Tried old & new multipla today...neither wash/wipe....guess tech manual is wrong then As mentioned at least you get water up top of screen as my cars wipe to quickly & water only gets to bottom of screen.

 

[Gotte]

Thanks chaps. Glad of the clarification.