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Wipers won't stop when I turn them off:

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  • 06-08-2008 9:38pm
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    lushballs
    Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭


    When I turn my wipers off, they don't stop for at least 5 minutes. Do I need to get the motor replaced? How much will this cost? Any garage or the dealership? It's a 2002 renault clio.
    Thnx


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    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    As they keep on running, I'd say the motor is working fine.

    The switch on the other hand might need inspection for bad contacts.


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    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,010 ✭✭✭Barr


    A friend of mine had the same problem with an Ibiza, turned out to be the switch .

    If there anoying you just take out the fuse and that will stop them


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    L1011
    Registered Users Posts: 68,910 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    Barr wrote: »
    A friend of mine had the same problem with an Ibiza, turned out to be the switch .

    If there anoying you just take out the fuse and that will stop them

    It'll also stop you using them when it is raining!

    Could it also be a dodgy rain sensor? Not sure if Clio's had them that long ago or even do now though.


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    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,010 ✭✭✭Barr


    MYOB wrote: »
    It'll also stop you using them when it is raining!

    Could it also be a dodgy rain sensor? Not sure if Clio's had them that long ago or even do now though.

    Am ...putting back the fuse is as quick as turning a switch if rain comes :)


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    rccaulfield
    Registered Users Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭rccaulfield


    do they still go even with key removed??


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    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,010 ✭✭✭Barr


    taking out the fuse will stop them completely , no matter if the key is in or out


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    L1011
    Registered Users Posts: 68,910 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    Barr wrote: »
    Am ...putting back the fuse is as quick as turning a switch if rain comes :)

    My fuse box is accessible under the bonnet and only under the bonnet. My wiper stalk is under my right hand...


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    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 7,010 ✭✭✭Barr


    MYOB wrote: »
    My fuse box is accessible under the bonnet and only under the bonnet. My wiper stalk is under my right hand...

    I would have thought most cars have a fuse box on the inside of the car . The fuse box in the engine bay usually relates to the engine


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    L1011
    Registered Users Posts: 68,910 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    Barr wrote: »
    I would have thought most cars have a fuse box on the inside of the car . The fuse box in the engine bay usually relates to the engine

    Last time I checked, I only have the one. Nothings gone electrically wrong on my car (which has to be a first, as its Italian) in the time I've owned it so I've only ever found the one fusebox.

    Either way, even if there was an internal fusebox also its generally behind a panel. Pulling over, removing panel, inserting fuse, replacing panel and driving off isn't quite ideal is it...


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    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    I'd imagine the switch in the wiper stalk is iffey. The little tab that clicks with the steering wheel turning can break over time. The whole stalk can be got cheap enough on ebay. It's a simple swap job.


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    lushballs
    Registered Users Posts: 196 ✭✭lushballs


    The wipers stop when I turn the engine off. They stop up to 7 minutes after I have turned them off sometimes.


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    beerbaron
    Registered Users Posts: 518 ✭✭✭beerbaron


    Barr wrote: »
    Am ...putting back the fuse is as quick as turning a switch if rain comes :)

    Fuse box in the clio is on the side of the dash, youll have to open the door to get at it.


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    MaxFlower
    Registered Users Posts: 370 ✭✭MaxFlower


    I had wipers do something similar and particularly with the intermittant which just became another 'on'. It was traced back to the wiper relay and timing block both of which are in the fuse board in the dash under the steering wheel in my car. The relay was realtively cheap, the timing block wasn't.


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