Windscreen Wiper problem

[jaker272]

Hi,

Got in the g40 yesterday, flicked the wipers on and they just stopped halfway up the windsceen and wouldnt work on any speeds. I kept driving, and about a mile down the road they came back on. But when i turn them off, and then on again, i seem to have the same problem. The back wiper has always seemed to do what it wants but this obviously hasnt been so much of a problem!

Has anyone had a similar problem or any ideas what the most likely thing is thats causing this?

[PeteG40]

poor/dry connections..
maybe the relay?

[jaker272]

Thanks for the quick reply.
How can i check them things? Sorry, i know very little! Just wanna avoid having to take it to the garage again!
Cheers, Jake.

[jaker272]

Not sure about this now. Had another look at today, and they just seems to be struggling so much they just stop. When i turn on the wipers, they stop, so i tried pushing it with my hand, and then they start. Just sound like they are strugging so much they give up!
Any ideas?
Jake.

[ctothey]

happened to me the other daym turned out to be a dirty fuse!
number 15 i think, took it out, cleaned the ends with a bit of emory paper.
Hey presto.
cy

[lance]

polo's have problems with the switch itself in the arm and the relay due to water running down the wire and into the relay.