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Rear window wiper

Alnwickist
Alnwickist
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The rear window wiper on my 2012 Fiesta Zetec continues to operate even wheh the rear screen is dry. It stops as soon as I turn the engine off (of course) but then begins again as soon as I restart the engine. Any idea why?

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    1 minute ago, Alnwickist said:

    The rear window wiper on my 2012 Fiesta Zetec continues to operate even wheh the rear screen is dry. It stops as soon as I turn the engine off (of course) but then begins again as soon as I restart the engine. Any idea why?

    The rear wiper is not rain sensing. You need to switch it off when the screen is dry.

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    4 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

    The rear wiper is not rain sensing. You need to switch it off when the screen is dry.

    Iirc neither was the front on a 2012 Zetec - unless the original purchaser had ticked the box for the option.

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    You can download a full handbook here, rear wiper section below:

    https://www.ford.co.uk/support/vehicle/fiesta-2008/2012/owner-manuals

    Wipers and Washers - Rear Window Wiper and Washers

    Ford Logo

    Rear Window Wiper and Washers

    

    Intermittent wipe

    Intermittent Wipe

    Pull the lever towards the steering wheel.

    Reverse gear wipe

    The rear wiper will be activated automatically when selecting reverse gear if:

    • the rear wiper is not already switched on,

    • the wiper lever is in position A, B, C or D and

    • the front wiper is operating (when set to position B).

    The rear wiper will follow the front wiper interval (at intermittent or normal speed).

    Rear window washer

    Wiper Stalk

    WARNING   WARNING:  Do not operate the washer for more than 10 seconds at a time, and never when the reservoir is empty.


    While the lever is pulled towards the steering wheel the washer will work in conjunction with the wipers.

    Once the wash and wipe cycle is completed, the wipers will pause and then perform one more wipe to clear the windscreen.

    After releasing the lever, the wipers operate for a short time.

    Fiesta Owner's Manual

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    Thank you all. Problem resolved.

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