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#1 simoncdl

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Posted 06 October 2012 - 08:48 AM

The rear wiper and window demister have stopped working. Any idea anybody? I have recently been using a bike rack to carry a couple of cycles, it is the proper one that goes over the spoiler but I wonder if this hd something to do with it.

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Posted 06 October 2012 - 10:33 AM

Check the wiring loom between the roof and the boot.
The wires get brittle and snap.

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Posted 06 October 2012 - 12:43 PM

Many thnx for reply. Wires checked, all intact and in good condition too.....

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Posted 09 October 2012 - 08:04 PM

Try spraying WD40 on the hinges of the boot (rear gate) lid and working it up and down, reason being the earth goes through the hinges.

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Posted 09 October 2012 - 09:28 PM

Many thanks I'll give that a try as soon as i get a chance

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Posted 06 November 2012 - 08:32 PM

Also make sure the pins on the boot are free and making contact with the copper plates on the rear panel.




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