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Ford S max wipers not working

Sikander
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Hi everyone. I have a Ford S max and the front wipers are not working, they only work if I press the button for the washers. I’ve checked fuses and also changed the wiper switch but still nothing. Any help ?

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    Very common problem is water ingress in to the GEM.

    Disconnect the battery before removing connectors from the GEM.

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    Where is the GEM located ? I’ve disconnected the battery for 25 minutes but still no luck. 

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    The GEM is part of the passenger compartment fusebox.

    Normally located behind the glovebox. Do not work on the GEM unless the battery is disconnected.

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    Thanks. How would I know it’s faulty? Like I mentioned the wipers work only when I press the button for the washers. 

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    Fully remove the GEM. Look for signs of water ingress and/or greenish corrosion on the pins of the connectors and on the circuit board tracks.

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    Is it the fuse box under the glovebox ? 

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    Yes.

    35 minutes ago, unofix said:

    The GEM is part of the passenger compartment fusebox.

     

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    Thanks. If that’s all good. What else do I need to check ?

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    Just had a look at the fuse box and it looks ok, no water damage or corrosion etc

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    I just found some damage to the BCM. I’m going to order a new one. Will I need to get it coded in ?

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