Intermittent wipers not working.

[Rennie]

My intermittent wipers don't work, all the other functions work perfectly. Been told this could simply be down too the relay I've had a look where the fuses box is and don't have anything close too the numbers on the relays that have been quoted while searching through google. Had a search on here and not brought anything up for the Mk4.

 

[lawrieIbizaMk4]

Check your bonnet is closed properly, intermittent doesn't work if it isn't shut

 

[Rennie]

Yeah bonnet is defo closed, all the other wiper options work just not the intermitent.

 

[lawrieIbizaMk4]

When you lock the car do the indicators flash?

 

[Rennie]

Yeah indicators flash

 

[andycupra]

he asked that as that confirms the bonnet is indeed shut (and the sensor says so).

do you have auto wipers fitted?

 

[Rennie]

Ah right cool, I'm not to clued up with seats as I've been in vauxhalls the last couple of years.

Nope hasn't got auto wipers. Thanks for the replys guys

 

[andycupra]

ok so could be relay, which from memory is a large bugger..
and perhaps an issue with the stalk / adjustor.

 

[andycupra]

is speed/sensitivity set to max?

 

[Rennie]

Can have the setting switch in any position and it does nothing. I've looked where the fuse box is and I have 4 relays can't remember the numbers off the top of my head though.

 

[lawrieIbizaMk4]

Doesn't really sound like a relay to me, if it was the relay the wipers would do nothing. more likely to be a faulty stalk

 

[Rennie]

I thought stalk to begin with but when googling it there has been similar problems that people have had where all the other functions work apart from the intermediate wipers and it was the relay, but as say that's just off google so could all be a load of balls. Just didn't want to fork out for a new stalk setup for it to turn out to be a relay.

 

[lawrieIbizaMk4]

What's the difference in price? My advice in these situations is always replace the cheapest first lol

 

[Rennie]

I've just noticed after getting back just now from getting the Missus that the indicators don't flash while locking the car, but do when unlocking.

 

[lawrieIbizaMk4]

I've just noticed after getting back just now from getting the Missus that the indicators don't flash while locking the car, but do when unlocking.

Thought so. Means you have a faulty lock sensor somewhere, either that or there's a door lock that isn't seating properly

 

[andycupra]

you can check if doors are working correctly by open each in turn and seeing if the interior light etc is operating correctly.
As said by lawrie if the bonnet switch isnt working this may be the cause. try giving it a clean and check it over?

 

[lawrieIbizaMk4]

you can check if doors are working correctly by open each in turn and seeing if the interior light etc is operating correctly.
As said by lawrie if the bonnet switch isnt working this may be the cause. try giving it a clean and check it over?

Interior light is off the door microswitch though, that's why people rarely notice until the intermittent wipers stop working when it's to do with locks.

I completely agree with giving all the locks a clean and grease! Might be worth check the cables for the bonnet lock sensor as well while you're at it

 

[andycupra]

Interior light is off the door microswitch though, that's why people rarely notice until the intermittent wipers stop working when it's to do with locks.

I completely agree with giving all the locks a clean and grease! Might be worth check the cables for the bonnet lock sensor as well while you're at it

the microswitch not being part of the lock? my understanding is they are the same thing. - although i'm basing this on leons and earlier ibizas so unless they updated this for the mk4?

 

[lawrieIbizaMk4]

The micro switch will detect if the door is closed, but won't detect if its locked properly

 

[andycupra]

The micro switch will detect if the door is closed, but won't detect if its locked properly

ah, so the indicator flash system confirm its locked properly? - i thought it confirmed all doors bonnet boot etc were closed only.