Windscreen wiper fuse keeps blowing

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rigden439
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Windscreen wiper fuse keeps blowing

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I am new to this forum and the new owner of a Capri 3.0 Ghia 1977 auto. Its in good condition and runs well. However wipers stopped working, changed the blown fuse but it immediately blew again. I am not very mechanically minded. Wondered if anyone has an idea whats wrong. Looked at haynes manual, to get to wiper motor looks a right game! Thanks in advance. :D
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Re: Windscreen wiper fuse keeps blowing

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Could be some wires shorting out somewhere. Until you find the source of the problem the fuse will keep going. If you can, investigate further with a multimeter.
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Re: Windscreen wiper fuse keeps blowing

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Sounds like a live issue. Check the cabling under the fuse box for starters. You'll be able to pull the fuse box out a couple of inches and inspect all the wires. Clean up each of the fuse connectors as well.
It is a matter of trying something, testing, trying something else, testing etc. Good luck
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Check out youre reversing lights,theyre on the same fuse .If theres a crack in the cluster it shorts and every time you put into reverse ,the fuse goes--no wipers
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Re: Windscreen wiper fuse keeps blowing

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Thanks for all your quick responses and suggestions. Will take the ideas and try and solve. Cheers.
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May well be a knackered wiper motor, and you're right - they are a pain in the arse to change. I have replacements in stock.
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Re: Windscreen wiper fuse keeps blowing

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nickmatteri wrote:Check out youre reversing lights,theyre on the same fuse .If theres a crack in the cluster it shorts and every time you put into reverse ,the fuse goes--no wipers
Cheersfnow Nick M

You were right Nick, it was the reversing lights. Cleaned all contacts and made a good earth, now all working fine. Thanks!
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Re: Windscreen wiper fuse keeps blowing

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No Problem,thats the beauty of this forum ,whatever goes wrong someone has had it happen to them.
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