Ford Fiesta - Rear wiper doesn't park

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Sun 27 Feb 2011 16:50
Ford Fiesta - Rear wiper doesn't park - S-Maxim

Permanent and switched supply OK all way to plug on rear wiper motor however when you switch off it stops immediately.

Is there any adjustment/repair that can be done to the park switch or do I need to get a replacement motor?

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Sun 27 Feb 2011 17:15
Ford Fiesta - Rear wiper doesn't park - Peter.N.

If the permamant 12 v supply is still present when switched off, the parking mechanism must be faulty, you used to be able to take the motor apart and repair it, in the olden days it consisted of a flat copper ring and a brass brush but it may be electronic now.

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Sun 27 Feb 2011 19:25
Ford Fiesta - Rear wiper doesn't park - S-Maxim

Didn't want to take motor off to find I couldn't repair and have to reassemble still faulty, Probably is electronic so trip to scrapyard may be called for.

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