Mk3 rear wiper wires

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Mk3 rear wiper wires

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Hi, while checking why rear wiper doesn't work I found a black wire not connected. 3 wires, obvious earth, one black wire through left strut, but as other black wire is not connected I don't know where it should go. Any ideas? It's corroded on the end of wire but can't see anything it could go to.
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Re: Mk3 rear wiper wires

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If it's through the strut could it be the heated rear window?
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Hi,
If you`re talking about the motor itself, there are 2 power wires, one from the switch (which just moves it out of the `parking area`) then another which takes over and powers it through the rest (99%) of its arc. Thus if you switch it on then off, it will start (on), travel through arc, but when it gets back to `parking area`, (which is now off) it will stop there If that makes sense? THe main, continuous, power lead goes through the LH strut, the switched power goes through the contact `pad` on LH underside of tailgate: this connects with the corresponding spring loaded terminal on the body. That will be your problem, I`d guess your orphaned wire should be going to the tailgate terminal. As Danny says, the HRS goes through the RH strut.

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Thanks. That explains why I couldn't find connection. I have a rusted hole in tailgate where the contact should be. Cheers
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Thanks for taking the time to reply. Hope you get it sorted.
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Hi, I am missing both parts of this in your pictures. Previous owner just covered holes with black tape. Do you know where I can get them from?
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Your best bet would be Martin at Caprigear: Tel: +44 (0)1507 343148 (workshop) He should have anything you need.
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