SteveQuinn Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I've just got a Ford Fiesta LX Zetec which is from July 2000 so unsure as to the mark.Anyway, I've managed to locate the wipers on the right hand side and had it squirt fluid on the back window (pulled the stick towards me) but cannot figure out how to actually get the wiper to wipe, I thought it would be automatic when the fluid is released.Could the wiper be defunct? the car is 14 year old after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 arnt they up and down on the stick or rotate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveQuinn Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Moving it up and down controls the front wipers, so does pushing the stalk forward and moving it. Pulling it towards myself releases the washer fluid as it should and then you hear a buzzing noise like it is trying to move the wiper, but it's not. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 sound like the rear wiper is not working iam sure you pull it forward to work and a bit more to wash the rear screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveQuinn Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 That's what I was told too but the only thing that happens is the washer fluid is released Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 different motor for the fluid it on the water tank that holds the fluid. wiper motor in tail gate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveQuinn Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 I understand that bit, just giving info to try and get some help as to what's wrong. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveQuinn Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Sorry if that response appeared rude, I really didn't mean it to. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Could be rear motor burned out or the stalk playing up check to see if the fuses have not blown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 also you need to check the wiring as I think it can break in the tailgate stopping the motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveQuinn Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'm guessing that if it was fuses then it wouldn't buzz at all when it should be moving? Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 ok I would say the motor needs renewing as you said its buzzingso theirs power going to it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveQuinn Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 The buzzing stops when I push the stalk forward to the point of not being able to push it anymore... Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Have someone push the stalk forward and test for power at the rear motor with a test meter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris365 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Are there contact plates on the boot connecting the tail electrics to the main body. If so one of theSe may be busted. Nowadays the electrics go straight to the motor. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Ford OC mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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