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A easy way to test the button it's self is if you have a multi meter unplug it fit the ends of the probes in to the little connector press it and see if you have continuity when pressed. If not use a flat blade screw driver or the likes to make the circuit at the two prongs that are left when the button is disconnected when the ignition is on and if the wipers move you know it is the switch if not it is further down the line but you can rule the button it's self out.
Hi Gazzab... the button is connected to two fine wires which then connect to prongs under the rubber area on the steering column boss. I would suggest that these wires are worn through as they rub on the underside metalwork of the steering wheel. These broke on mine and I soldered them on. I have become an expert at getting the wheel on and off and plugging in the individual plugs back onto the connector prongs.
Steve
Steve
Gazzab said:
My wipers seem to work fine on the normal button (maybe slightly slow...? Or maybe tadts).
Anyway they don't respond to the wash wipe button.... They did work occasionally but seem now to have given up...?
Any ideas?
Had a very similar problem with mine.Anyway they don't respond to the wash wipe button.... They did work occasionally but seem now to have given up...?
Any ideas?
Wash/wipe would work some of the time but eventually gave up.
Normal wipers were a bit slow.
Replaced this: http://www.clever-trevor.net/TVR/Parts_details/M04...
Nice and cheap place to start.
Mine now work perfectly - well they did last time I tried them lol.
Old switch was corroded around the terminals.
The positioning of the switch leaves it fairly open to the elements.
Unless you have had this renewed recently it may be something else to check.
Gazzab said:
Hello. Park switch arrived.
Anyone have a link to DIY instructions re fitting it?
The wash wipe worked today though (not initially but after a few button presses it came to life).
Yep.Anyone have a link to DIY instructions re fitting it?
The wash wipe worked today though (not initially but after a few button presses it came to life).
I found our "Mr Cerbera" has a guide on Facebook - Cerbera Editors Page.
Heres the link -
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.198905670...
Helped me along no end.
Many thanks Mr Cerbera.
Ahh I dont have facebook.
Managed to get old switch out - had to take the top water pipe into expansion bottle out the way to enable me pull the female spades off the old switch. But am now giving up! I cant get my hands in to enable me to put the spades onto the new one (blue, yellow and red wires) not can I see quite how it will mount to the back of the wiper motor!
Managed to get old switch out - had to take the top water pipe into expansion bottle out the way to enable me pull the female spades off the old switch. But am now giving up! I cant get my hands in to enable me to put the spades onto the new one (blue, yellow and red wires) not can I see quite how it will mount to the back of the wiper motor!
Gazzab said:
its ok I can see the guide - great!
Good. I dont have Facebook either but luckily, as you've found out, you don't need it to see the guide.I originally gave it a go the "hard way" leaving everything in-situ but no chance.
And once you've done it the "easy way" it really is much simpler and easier.
Hope the park switch sorts the problem.
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