General windscreen Wipers Not Working

[melonpips]

Hi,

I started my car a few days ago in the snowy weather and when I got in there was a strange burning smell (electrical??). I then found my wipers and washers not working. I have today replaced the fuse and the washers now work but still no wipers. I still get a smell each time I start it up but it clears quite quickly. Anyone got any ideas what this might be and how I go about fixing it.

thanks a lot

 

[rallycinq]

Pop the carpet from the nearside bulkhead (RHD) and see if the motor will run if flicked by long screwdriver.

DO NOT PUT YOUR FINGERS IN THERE WITH THE POWER TO THE MOTOR ON.

Possibly a burnt point on the track.

If no action at all, check that you have a supply, then put an extra earth in.

Cheers

SPD

 

[melonpips]

Many thanks for that, sorry to sound dim (I am a woman after all..lol) where is the nearside bulk head?

 

[fingers99]

The bulkhead is the bit that divides the passenger compartment from the engine bay.

So, right at the back of the bonnet, passenger side. It looks a bit like carpet. Just undo the cross head screws and it pulls out.

 

[thomasmoore]

hi i have the exact problem and i followed your guide and they worked quite poorly until i turned them off and now they arnt working again, is my motor burned out? the windscreen water spray works fine

 

[Pep0]

Many thanks for that, sorry to sound dim (I am a woman after all..lol) where is the nearside bulk head?

Hi

It wont be just you, but if there is ice or snow on front or rear screen you need to scrap it off and detach the blades from the screens before you start the car...

Happens most winters you need to walk around the car...

Noel

 

[rallycinq]

hi i have the exact problem and i followed your guide and they worked quite poorly until i turned them off and now they arnt working again, is my motor burned out? the windscreen water spray works fine

You've probably burnt the tracks at the starting point. Whip it out and check.

Cheers

D