No wash or wipe

[cab93]

My Golf has been going so well, I even remarked to a friend on just how well it's been running.

Today I pulled on the wash/wiper lever to clean the 'screen and nothing...No water, No movement. Plenty of washer fluid in the reservoir. Fuse No.11 (washer/wiper) OK.

Are there any common fault areas I should look at first? Does the wiper system have a relay?

On a side note: The radiator fan (No.1) fuse has been replaced with the newer clear blue 30 amp type, is this the correct rating? I only ask due it being the only new fuse on the board, and having the radiator fan replaced last year.

Any help received - much appreciated.

Michael

[Jarred]

I'm pretty sure the wiper has a relay [and hence 'click/tick' when they're on]

Perhaps it this relay has bitten the dust, but I don't know for sure

[cab93]

Thanks Jarred,

You're right, the intermittent setting would definitely have a relay. Just need to find out where it's located. Might try cabbyinfo.com.

Michael

[007]

Thanks Jarred,

You're right, the intermittent setting would definitely have a relay. Just need to find out where it's located. Might try cabbyinfo.com.

Michael

Is your interior fan working? I had a similar problem with mine, no wipe, wash, fan, heated rear window, or reversing lights. Turned out to be the fuse and relay panel. It's a sort of sandwich construction and all those components connect through a common track (so the auto sparks told me)! Anyway, replaced the panel, all the relays were fine and it's been great since.

[cab93]

[QUOTE=007;300789]Is your interior fan working? I had a similar problem with mine, no wipe, wash, fan, heated rear window, or reversing lights. Turned out to be the fuse and relay panel. It's a sort of sandwich construction and all those components connect through a common track (so the auto sparks told me)! Anyway, replaced the panel, all the relays were fine and it's been great since.[/QUOTE

Thanks Greg,

Now that I have checked - No fan, rear window demister...Reversing lights work. Hazard light glows weak.

I will have another look tomorrow.

Michael

[Golf Loon]

You can also crack the fusebox open, clean everything and fix any broken tracks and reassemble.

If you look above the fusebox and at the metal terminals, it may well have signs of moisture, very common on Mk1s, yours is a cabrio, so even more potential for leaks.

[Typ53]

Normaly the relay of the wipers has the number 19 or 99.

Cheers

Mario

[AUC-05L]

i had the exact same problem when i first got the golf. no wipers, heater fan etc, it was the ignition switch. i also though it was a relay/fuse at first so replaced them, but the problem was still there.... its the ignition switch.

[cab93]

Thanks guys,

Car has been parked outside for the last few weeks, while I use the garage. All seems dry - no water marks or damp carpets. Fuse box appears original with VW brand relays and ceramic lower fuse (except 1). I am surprised it should just "break".

Yes, #10 does have 99 printed on top. Do these numbers mean anything?

I'm not to confident with electrical stuff, and if does have anything to do with the ignition - it may be time to call an Auto electrician.

Michael

[Typ53]

the number 99 means that this is a programmable relay for different intermittent times. For a test you can also put a number 19 relay in the slot, this is the same but with a fix intermittent time. Maybe you can get a cheap relay at a scrap dealer. If the relay is okay you need a multimeter to test all cables and the wiper switch.

Cheers
Mario