[matt7184]

Morning all,

I have a 60 plate (2010) 1.6 Edition Petrol , 22k miles which has been a delight so far.

However I have just had my first issue.. I was parked up last night and had to get out to get something from the boot, while getting out I gently knocked the windscreen wipers upwards and they came on.. no biggie I just placed it back into the off position however they didn't go off, nor on my drive home nor on my drive into work this morning. They are 100% in the off position I even got my father in law to double check I wasn't being stupid and then cross referenced with the manual.

Other than taking it into the garage does anyone have any suggestions on how to reset them? There is no damage to the wiper stick it was literally just nudging them on.

Many thanks for reading.

[The Gonz]

Are they stuck in the full-on or intermittent position?
I would take it in regardless. Sounds like a switch mechanism failure, perhaps because it was nudged in a different plane of motion. In any case, if it was just a nudge, it should fail.

[eye30]

It isn't on intermittant is it?

Try taking fuse out and then put it back in to see if that resets.

[Shambles]

Sounds mechanical to me too.

Did you try a few up/downs and pulls, to try and free it?

[matt7184]

Tried moving it in all ranges of motion to try and kick it back into place. Still nothing..

Really daft Q i attempted to get the windscreen wiper  fuse out with my hands/nails and failed should i be using pliers or is there a tool im missing?

[Shambles]

There should be a fuse extractor in the engine fusebox cover.


As for the wipers, I believe the control system is in the BCM (body control module). If you have a spare half hour, remove the battery -ve lead, wait 30 mins, then reconnect. See if that "resets" the BCM and sorts you out.

[matt7184]

Thanks guys will try that!

To answer early Q they are full on, not intermittent.. either way im pretty sure im gonna have to buying new wiper blades

[Phil №❶]

Never mind the blades, don't scratch the screen. 

[Surferdude]

I'd remove the wiper arm from the shaft until the problem is resolved. No risk of damage to the screen or the blades then.

[eye30]

To answer early Q they are full on, not intermittent.. either way im pretty sure im gonna have to buying new wiper blades

Is the stalk set to intermittant or full on so is the stalk switch the issue?

[matt7184]

To answer early Q they are full on, not intermittent.. either way im pretty sure im gonna have to buying new wiper blades

Is the stalk set to intermittant or full on so is the stalk switch the issue?

The stalk in my opinion is set to off!

Finishing work soon so will try the fuse.. if nothing will take off the blades before driving home..

Appreciate all the advice guys

[rustynutz]

I'd remove the wiper arm from the shaft until the problem is resolved. No risk of damage to the screen or the blades then.

Wouldn't it be easier to just pull the fuse? 

[Surferdude]

I'd remove the wiper arm from the shaft until the problem is resolved. No risk of damage to the screen or the blades then.

Wouldn't it be easier to just pull the fuse? 

Yes, but he said above he was having trouble doing that. 

[Phil №❶]

Some fuses perform multi functions too, better check that b4 removing. Can't you just push the arms forward of the screen, I'm sure no one will notice. 

[rustynutz]

I'd remove the wiper arm from the shaft until the problem is resolved. No risk of damage to the screen or the blades then.

Wouldn't it be easier to just pull the fuse? 

Yes, but he said above he was having trouble doing that. 

Only with his fingers...

Some fuses perform multi functions too, better check that b4 removing. Can't you just push the arms forward of the screen, I'm sure no one will notice. 

My I30 has separate fuses for both front and back wipers.....

[Doggie 1]

I've been told I have a short one. 

[Ugly Mongrel]

I've been told I have a short one. 

We've been told that about you as well, Dave. It's common knowledge.

[rustynutz]

Yeah, wasn't it Daz that told us that? 

[Dazzler]

Yeah, wasn't it Daz that told us that? 

Just because I'm always pleased to see you guys you shouldn't assume anything (I have a gun in my pocket) 

[The Gonz]

(I have a gun in my pocket) 

'gun' suggests a rather large calibre, Dazz. Boasting again?

[rustynutz]

More like this, me thinks...

[Phil №❶]

Fully functional though. 

[Doggie 1]

Dangerous when cocked.

[Dazzler]

More like this, me thinks...

Maybe, but my hand isn't that big 

[The Gonz]

Maybe, but my hand isn't that big 

... and it looks too smooth and silky to be your hand. 

[Doggie 1]

Maybe, but my hand isn't that big 

... and it looks too smooth and silky to be your hand. 

What were you expecting? Callouses? 

[The Gonz]

Maybe, but my hand isn't that big 

... and it looks too smooth and silky to be your hand. 

What were you expecting? Callouses? 

Just sayin', Dazz is very much the handyman.

[Dazzler]

Maybe, but my hand isn't that big 

... and it looks too smooth and silky to be your hand. 

What were you expecting? Callouses? 

Just sayin', Dazz is very much the handyman.

I am, but I mostly (unless been doing a lot of tiling or concreting) have real soft baby looking hands 

[Doggie 1]

You need to roughen them up on something Dazz.