2005 Ford Focus front wipers are working after car is off.

Car: Ford Focus
Year: 2005
Variant: 1.5 AUTO
Categories: Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
front wipers are working after the car has been locked and the wipers are switched off, But when I put the wipers on they stop.''NOW'' I start the car the wipers go back to normal only when the car is off the wipers keep working. HELP. :).
I've taken the bat off for a min or too to see if the thing would reset it's self as well. Still does it.
Posted: Nov 15, 2009 (14 years ago)
Could be wiper stalk/ switch or wiper relay .
Posted Nov 15, 2009 (14 years ago)
Hi Thanks for posting a comment!!!
Should this still happen after the car is off????? I tought about the relay.
I've taken the battery off!!!! Cars i hate them.lol new cars are the worse.
Posted Nov 15, 2009 (14 years ago)
Dug this out ,



Recalls

September 2005 (build April 2003 to March 2005): Recall of 68,722 Focus and C-Max for checks on the windscreen wipers. Water can work its way into the wiper motor along the arm of the blade. If the water contains salt it can cause the motor to short circuit and leave cars without working wipers. In extreme cases, the short circuit can also cause the wiper assembly to overheat and melt nearby trim components. Cars to be fitted with a new cover, which better seals the motor from water.
Posted Nov 15, 2009 (14 years ago)

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