Audi 80 wiper problem
Discussion
any advice appreciated!
My Audi 80 ('92 model) has a problem with the wipers - I can use them on the fastest speed but the intermittent and "one wipe" speeds don't work at all.
Big D's already tried swapping the whole wiper motor for a replacement - still get the same problem. He's also changed the relays to no avail.
The problem started when I was using them on the intermittent speed and I saw smoke coming out of the steering column by the wiper control switch.
It was literally a puff of smoke then the intermittent speed stopped working. A day later the same thing happened when I used the one wipe speed.
It seems as though the fastest speed doesn't use any resistors anywhere to regulate the speed hence why I can still use them on the fastest speed with no problem.
Is there a separate wiper control unit somewhere? Dan's had a quick look in the car itself but the manual doesn't mention anything either.
My Audi 80 ('92 model) has a problem with the wipers - I can use them on the fastest speed but the intermittent and "one wipe" speeds don't work at all.
Big D's already tried swapping the whole wiper motor for a replacement - still get the same problem. He's also changed the relays to no avail.
The problem started when I was using them on the intermittent speed and I saw smoke coming out of the steering column by the wiper control switch.
It was literally a puff of smoke then the intermittent speed stopped working. A day later the same thing happened when I used the one wipe speed.
It seems as though the fastest speed doesn't use any resistors anywhere to regulate the speed hence why I can still use them on the fastest speed with no problem.
Is there a separate wiper control unit somewhere? Dan's had a quick look in the car itself but the manual doesn't mention anything either.
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