Help! Wipers And Washer Not Working On Ka Sport

[kiastar]

Hi everyone,

I'm not sure if anyone can help me but I would be most grateful for any advice.

I went out to my car this morning, it was iced up. I poured Luke warm water over the front and rear windscreen and then set my wipers going, I also sprayed some screenwash. Well the first couple of sprays and swipes from both wipers worked fine and then suddenly everything stopped.

My first thought was that the fuse had gone.

However. A very kind man (a customer at work) overheard me on the phone to a garage to check whether they stocked fuses and said he had been a mechanic for 20 years and would have a look for me. When he returned he said the fuses were fine. He didn't think it was the motor though, as the front, rear and screenwash had all stopped working. He mentioned a possible loose connection?

Then when I spoke to a friend, he said that he still thought it could be the fuse - he had had fuses before which looked ok but had, in fact, blown.

I hate to admit it but I'm completely broke at the moment so I was hoping it would be an easy fix. I also can't get my car to a garage until Monday and I'm working tomorrow so I could really do with it for then. With the snow though, I just can't risk driving without working wipers.

Does anyone have experience of this problem? Or know of a possible cause and/or fix?

It's a 2004 ford KA sport. (1.6 litre)

I would be so grateful!

Many thanks in advance

[Dan62]

Try replacing the fuse F16, as it controls all wash and wipe functions.

It should be 15A rated, although some models show 20A for that fuse location.