Rover wiper problem?

Question

My Rover 216 sli 1996 windscreen wiper when switched to "intermittent" only goes halfway across windscreen and stops, therefore I have to put it on "normal" for a full sweep, tried looking for a relay through the manual ( I bought from halfords) well known, but can't locate it on the wiring diagram, physically checked, to no avail, can someone put me on to where the problem lies? all help would be sincerely appreciated.

whycantigetagoo: I have an mot in 2 weeks, will it fail because of this?
thanks for your advice, will check it out.

Answer 1

then fix it or get somebody to fix it

Answer 2

Same here with my 214, but I havent sorted it yet. If you leave it on intermittant it wil pause for a while then do a bit more sweep then pause again, then a bit more sweep. Quite annoying.


I think the relay is located under the steering column above the drivers footwell (put the wipers on and listen in there - you can hear a relay clicking). Dont know if thats any help?



Just coming back to this one.
Not an MOT failure - Mine passed with the same problem
Not a wiper motor problem

You want to look in the Haynes manual at changing the Multifunction unit - 2 pages before the wipers pages. It behind the fuse box on the right hand side of the drivers footwell. The wiring diagram is in the book and shows that the wipers are controlled from this (controls front, rear wipers, heated rear windscreen, etc)

Answer 3

Intermittent part of windscreen wipers is not on mot failure.May be an advise?Think the relay is in the switch or column ?

Answer 4

Have a look at the state of the motor. The brushes may be sticking, or the self parking switch may be faulty. Both DIY if you are competent

Answer 5

Sounds like a fan missing its ratchet