dooroy Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 My sister has a 98 300 Tdi and recently she has reported a problem with the wipers . When she turns them on they work every time - but when she turns them off they decide for themselves when to stop . Sometimes they continue for a few minutes and then stop . She's afraid the problem could reverse itself - and they would only work when it suited them . Any ideas or opinions as to where to look much appreciated . Are switch and motor items that can be repaired ? I have 'googled' wiper problems - but surprisingly came up with very little . Can't even find a price for a front wiper motor either . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davek0974 Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 There are wiper motors on ebay, this could be the self-park switch in the motor or the stalk on the steering column i think. My money is on the motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooroy Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 Thanks for reply dave - and found some motors on ebay . Just wondering is there any point in opening up the motor - are there contacts etc that could be cleaned up ? Or would it be pointless ? The postage to ROI costs nearly as much as the motor , but thats the usual story . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie50 Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Even if you open the motor it will be wear in the stop mechy and you will then order a replacement motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooroy Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 OK thanks. Probably best to get a SH motor then. Haven't had any dealings with those motors so was depending on the experience of others - which the forum is ideal for . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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