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Eyezy

Member Since: 07 Jul 2017
Location: Auckland
Posts: 4

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Alaska White

Wipers have stopped at half way

The wipers have stopped half way up the screen, I can hear what I think is a relay clicking once when they are switched on and when switched to intermittent I think I can hear a relay clicking every few seconds. I can't hear the wiper motor running. The washers also work when the button is pressed. Can I assume that means the switch is OK, the fuse appears to be OK. Would i be able to hear the wiper motor running if it's the cable drive? Does this point to a motor fault ? It's a 2008 90 that's done 100k kms. Thanx

1st Sep 2018 7:50pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20355

It could be the park switch.
But first lube the spindles and give the arms a little push whilst switched on $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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1st Sep 2018 8:19pm

williamthedog

Member Since: 29 Dec 2012
Location: south wales
Posts: 3441

Probably the spindles as said above, if you're lucky you might be able to oil them to get them working. If not get ready for cursing.

1st Sep 2018 9:23pm

Eyezy

Member Since: 07 Jul 2017
Location: Auckland
Posts: 4

Outstanding ! - A couple of squirts of WD40 and we are all set to enjoy another sunny day in Auckland
Thanx

1st Sep 2018 10:37pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20355

Use a bit of s longer lasting oil in there too shortly, as the WD40 will dry up but is good for freeing them up. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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2nd Sep 2018 12:43pm

williamthedog

Member Since: 29 Dec 2012
Location: south wales
Posts: 3441

I use acf 50 on mine. A few drops every couple of months and you should be ok

2nd Sep 2018 1:56pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20355

Same here now too.

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2nd Sep 2018 3:18pm

Eyezy

Member Since: 07 Jul 2017
Location: Auckland
Posts: 4

Will do - Thanx for the tip

2nd Sep 2018 3:42pm

GrouseII

Member Since: 29 Dec 2017
Location: Bucks
Posts: 37

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Coniston Green

I had the same issue and the relief was great when good ol WD40 solved it ... BUT, I continued to repeat the process of running the wipers (pulled away from screen) and squirting liberally for a few minutes on the splines for at least 4 days to make sure the oil got down good and deep and did it s job. Each time some rusty residue came out of the splines.

Besides, i love the smell of WD40

6th Sep 2018 11:26am

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