Re: Stupid Question <--- Rear Wiper Switch (Racewinner)

I don't have a variant but IIRC from my girlfriends Golf that has a rear wiper, push the wiper stalk forward and the rear wiper should work. Again going from memory don't drive my girlfriends car much.

Maybe someone with a varient can chime in.

Pete

 

Re: Stupid Question <--- Rear Wiper Switch (Bmpassat)

yup...push it forward

 

Re: Stupid Question <--- Rear Wiper Switch (not_too_shabby)

The wiper runs intermittently (speed is not selectable). Also, push the stalk further and you will activate the rear washer.

Finally, you can (in all probability) order a new owner's manual from any dealership. Well worth having.

 

Re: Stupid Question <--- Rear Wiper Switch (Altair 4)

OK- thanks all -apparantly it is not operating. Anyone know what fuse to check? I am assuming it is a fuse issue - the rear washer cleaner works fine - just the wiper isn't "wiping"

mm

 

Re: Stupid Question <--- Rear Wiper Switch (Racewinner)

My Variant is a year 2000, but I think it remained the same through your year. If so, it is fuse 27. That puts it half way down the front row of fuses in the lower group. My manual says #27 and my Chiltons shows that location.

 

Re: Stupid Question <--- Rear Wiper Switch (RICH_B)

Yep, its #27. Hope that its not a huge issue to repair.

 

Re: Stupid Question <--- Rear Wiper Switch (Scuba2001)

27 it was - but unfortunately - the fuse is in A-OK!

So - my stupid Question turned out to be an actual problem - here are my symptoms.

I activate the wiper and it moves about 1/8" inch - almost "jerks" then stops and doesn't move again. I ventured to remove the rear interior, but stopped as I wanted to make sure I had the tools to fix it before ripping apart my car.

Here is another issue - I never noticed on anyone else's B5 Variant - but does the wiper blade start in the 270 degree position (-90 deg. counter clock). Mine is actually resting at about -60 deg counter clock.

Not sure if I can access the wiper mech. from the outside or if the interrior needs removing.

HELP

Thanks!

 

Re: Stupid Question <--- Rear Wiper Switch (Racewinner)

The blade should be resting parallel to the groud.

 

Re: Stupid Question <--- Rear Wiper Switch (maestro)

ok - that was my fear. Anyone have a similar problem? Any possible solutions?

Thanks

mm

 

Re: Stupid Question <--- Rear Wiper Switch (Racewinner)

As to your non-movement issue, your wiper motor might be shot, but that seems not too feasible.

As to your wiper alignement issue, you should be able to pry off the wiper arm cap with a screwdriver, loosen the nut, and readjust the angle. The Bentley Book indicates the "wiper blade must be 25mm from lower edge of rear window". Hope we're all to these strict specs....

 

Re: Stupid Question <--- Rear Wiper Switch (flipsauce)

Thanks flip-

I readjusted the blade - just to stay in "spec" - but unfortunately, I may have a bad wiper motor. Wondering what the cost to replace this will be. I have all necessary tools to replace with a used/salvage unit, but does anyone have a good source for this?

Thanks.

mm

 

Re: Stupid Question <--- Rear Wiper Switch (Racewinner)

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