JustAnswer
>
VW
Ask A Question
|
Register
|
Login
|
Help
VW
Ask a VW Question, Get an Answer ASAP!
Have your own VW question?
15 VW Mechanics are Online Now
characters left:
Not a VW Question?
Question
My 96 cabrio windshield wipers are working in continuous mode, but the delay mode does not work. Is this related to the wiper relay switch or something else?
Submitted: 293 days and 23 hours ago.
Category: VW
Value: $9
Status: AWAITING EXPERT REPLY
+
Read More
Optional Information
1996 Volkswagen cabrio 4 cyl 2.0
Accepted Answer
There is an intermittant relay for the wipers, but I have seen plenty of these switches get the circuit burned for one or more of the positions. Most of the time a person says "I saw a bit of smoke from behind the steering wheel" and it never happens again- then they find out what it was when they go to use their wipers. There is some grease that lubricates the contact switch for the spiral spring, it often migrates and ends up getting on the back of the switch stalks, and causes it to burn or melt.
Expert:
gomi_otaku
Pos. Feedback:
100.0 %
Accepts:
796
Answered:
1/19/2009
VW Technician
VW FastTrack '00-'01, VW Academy Chicago and Seattle '00-present, VW Certified
293 days and 21 hours ago.
Reply
So if I replace the relay switch will that take care of the problem or is it likely to be in the wiring itself? Don't want to buy a switch if that wont help.
Posted by
gomi_otaku
293 days and 21 hours ago.
Answer
The relay is in the relay panel under the dash- but the switch is the one on the column. You would need to remove the airbag unit and steering wheel to be able to inspect it and see if it is burned. It's not likely to be wiring, I've never seen any wires break on this area of these type of cars except possibly from the ignition switch, which would not involve only the intermittant function
293 days and 21 hours ago.
Reply
Is there a way to test the relay? Just trying to narrow things down a bit before I buy any parts....
+
Read More
Related VW Questions
Hi, I have 03 vw golf (approx 74k miles). My questions are: ...
I just had a brand new engine installed on my vw by a friend...
Hi, I own a 2006 VW Passat with an integrated phone base
How is the carbon build-up on the inside of the intake manif...
What are the items needing service on a 2006 tdi at 80,000
2001 Passat V6 Timing belt will not stay tensioned. My tech
my check engine light is on. i had it read and it came up
I can't get the "cd" button in my 09 jetta to switch to "aux...