Windscreen wiper fuse keeps blowing
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Windscreen wiper fuse keeps blowing
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.
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Re: Windscreen wiper fuse keeps blowing
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
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
It is a matter of trying something, testing, trying something else, testing etc. Good luck
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Re: Windscreen wiper fuse keeps blowing
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
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Re: Windscreen wiper fuse keeps blowing
Thanks for all your quick responses and suggestions. Will take the ideas and try and solve. Cheers.
Re: Windscreen wiper fuse keeps blowing
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
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
No Problem,thats the beauty of this forum ,whatever goes wrong someone has had it happen to them.
Cheersfnow Nick M
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