Wildcat Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 hi all Its a lovely day here in Perth (not,,,bloody horrible actually )...I went to turn my back window wiper on only to find that it did nothing I turned it onto the On position and all i could see was the top bit moving and the wiper and holder move downwards and thats where it stayed Is this a sign that it has died or that i have a wire lose or does something need tightening my first impressions where that if i could see it move that it was probably not dead...but with weather like this it is almost impossible to see anything out of my back window..and ideas would be greatly appreciated Thanks champs Wildcat Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spammeoff Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Match in the tank time. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2451802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 First thing would be check fuses Other then that you'll have to do what i had to do for a full diagnostic, meaning take the cowling off the top and bottom of the steering column, there are 9 screws underneath, and check the 4 wire plug on the left of the steering column. Then get an electrical type person to "close the circuts" and "check for eath" and "check for positive" with and without the switch being on. then check the wiring running from the steering column, under the dash, under the drivers side foot/kick panel, under the drivers seat, under the drivers side passenger seat, behind the plastic under the back drivers side glass and then through to the back door. then manually close the circut on the wiper motor to see if it works independantly from the switched wiring, get positive from somewhere else. from that I determined that the wiring going to the switch from the old ecu was somehow lost in the spaghetti going into the power-fc, which is somehwere in the dash. So I'm just going to manually rewire the switch, easiest solution for me Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2451878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Has only taken me a year to get around to rewiring this when my rear got too dirty, from rain or unburnt fuel, I'd just clean it everytime I got petrol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2451884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Spammeoff said: Match in the tank time. hehehehe its my baby ...dont like having anything that doesnt work drives me nuts Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2451901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Ska said: First thing would be check fusesOther then that you'll have to do what i had to do for a full diagnostic, meaning take the cowling off the top and bottom of the steering column, there are 9 screws underneath, and check the 4 wire plug on the left of the steering column. Then get an electrical type person to "close the circuts" and "check for eath" and "check for positive" with and without the switch being on. then check the wiring running from the steering column, under the dash, under the drivers side foot/kick panel, under the drivers seat, under the drivers side passenger seat, behind the plastic under the back drivers side glass and then through to the back door. then manually close the circut on the wiper motor to see if it works independantly from the switched wiring, get positive from somewhere else. from that I determined that the wiring going to the switch from the old ecu was somehow lost in the spaghetti going into the power-fc, which is somehwere in the dash. So I'm just going to manually rewire the switch, easiest solution for me oh my that sounds like a long job...might check if its a fuse if not i will learn to have something broken thanks for your help champ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2451914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGTST Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Dont worry I will have a look at it on the weekend... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2452179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revhead Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 From your description it sounds like somehow the wiper arm has detached itself from the motor. I don't remember how Stag tailgates are put together but if you can get at it, check to see if a clip hasn't just fallen off or something. If you're not mechanically minded it might be worth taking it to a workshop and mention that you think this might be the case and ask them to look at it. Get someone to recommend a shop that won't take you for a ride (SAUWA club sponsors would be a good place to start) and possibly take a guy with you, from your sig I'm guessing you're female. Yes it's sexist, but some shops do still overcharge or outright lie to women if they think they can get away with it. If you want to check it, turn the rear wiper on, then go to the back of the car. If you can hear the wiper motor going, it's not wiring, fuses or a relay so you can avoid the nasty job of getting into the dash and steering column Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2452190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 MrGTST said: Dont worry I will have a look at it on the weekend... see look what happens you take my car out and it comes back broken (*runs away going to get hurt for that comment ) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2452211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ish Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I agree with Revhead. It happened to me while I was borrowing my mum's r31 so i had to fix it for her. Its is a bit tricky to get at and you have to concertrate on the links being the right way round or the wipers will try to stop up the top in stead of tucked away. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2452229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 (edited) Revhead said: If you want to check it, turn the rear wiper on, then go to the back of the car. If you can hear the wiper motor going, it's not wiring, fuses or a relay so you can avoid the nasty job of getting into the dash and steering column ok i went to the back of the car if i lift the wiper up it is really loose and moves around if i let go of it, it falls to the ground. Then i put it back on the down on the window turned it on and you can see the round bit just before the wiper blade/holder itself trying to lift it up but nothing happens... Edit* forgot to mention that i can see the round bit actually rotating around and hear the motor going but the blade just wont move...driving me nuts jks Edited August 31, 2006 by Wildcat Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2452235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revhead Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Sounds like it should be a relatively easy fix then Quote driving me nutsLike a steering wheel down the pants? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2452312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Revhead said: Sounds like it should be a relatively easy fix then Like a steering wheel down the pants? bit uncomfortable me thinks but i could probably handle that as long as it wasnt my steering wheel just jokes back on topic im hoping that it will be easy enough to fix Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2452355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGTST Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 No Faith??? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2452383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangles Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 MrGTST said: No Faith??? Obviously not !! should be an easy fix then........... for hubby (with supervision by the sounds of it)! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2452542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-FUZZY- Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 i've never used my rear wiper ... wonder if mine works?!?! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2452669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Tangles said: Obviously not !! should be an easy fix then........... for hubby (with supervision by the sounds of it)! oh mister tangles i have faith..i just like to be independent and being a girl and all i would like to be able to do things that men think only they can do but of course hubby can look at it and fix it and i can watch Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2452730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGTST Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Wildcat said: oh mister tangles i have faith..i just like to be independent and being a girl and all i would like to be able to do things that men think only they can do but of course hubby can look at it and fix it and i can watch You just make sure my dinner is ready for when I get home ... thats a good girl Could you also please make sure the spare bed is made so I have somewhere to sleep tonight Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2452956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGA41T Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 MrGTST said: You just make sure my dinner is ready for when I get home ... thats a good girl Could you also please make sure the spare bed is made so I have somewhere to sleep tonight LMFAO Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2453082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66yostagea Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 What a great bedtime story. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/132377-help-wildcat-out/#findComment-2453741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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