self parking switch

[big h h]

Hi guys, i have fitted a new switch now the wipers will not switch off, this is the second switch i have fitted, same problem.
All the wireing is correct, the only thing i can think of is the peg on the switch is not locating , any ideas!.

[MuffDaddy]

I have the same. Relays will be my next step.

[Tony91]

Check the switching sequence on the micro switch as some have different contact points so you cant swop wire for wire.
Check with a multi meter for make and break.

[big h h]

So do mean the red , yellow and blue wires, as the other side of the switch is a multi plug?

[Penelope Stopit]

Once you are sure the park switch is connected correctly you can carry out a simple test

With the park switch connected but not fitted to the wiper motor gear housing, switch the wipers to the off position and turn the ignition on, the wipers should now be running at 1st speed, now press the park switch contacts actuator pin and the wipers should stop no matter where they are on the screen
If the above tests as is, you will have proved that the park switch and wiper switch are functioning correctly and will need to take a look at the cam that is mounted on the face of the wiper motor gear as it is the cam that presses the park switch

Make sure you have soapy water at hand to apply to the screen otherwise you may end up with a scratched screen

[big h h]

So do mean the red , yellow and blue wires, as the other side of the switch is a multi plug?

[Penelope Stopit]

Penelope Stopit said:

Once you are sure the park switch is connected correctly you can carry out a simple test

With the park switch connected but not fitted to the wiper motor gear housing, switch the wipers to the off position and turn the ignition on, the wipers should now be running at 1st speed, now press the park switch contacts actuator pin and the wipers should stop no matter where they are on the screen
If the above tests as is, you will have proved that the park switch and wiper switch are functioning correctly and will need to take a look at the cam that is mounted on the face of the wiper motor gear as it is the cam that presses the park switch

Make sure you have soapy water at hand to apply to the screen otherwise you may end up with a scratched screen

The above is all you need

[big h h]

thanks a lot will try that.

[Penelope Stopit]

[big h h]

I now have self parking wipers, as the switch was new i tested it as surggested and found it to be ok, i think there was two problems, one the wipers need to be in the middle of the screen and two you need to make sure the spring clip does not move when you push the clip home.
If this had not worked i think it would be a worn cam.
Many thanks to all who helped.

[Speed 3]

Christ, for a second there I thought there was 21st century driver aid on the Chimaera I didn't know about, breathing shallower now