HELP front wipers and washers not working 64 reg

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HELP front wipers and washers not working 64 reg

Post by sukhbinder »

Hi guys

Have a 64 reg new shape 1.4tdi se polo and having some issues. My front wipers are not working nor are my washers.

Fuse 23 was blown which I’ve since replaced but still not working. New fuse not blown either so really confused.

Am I missing something?

Any ideas on what I should do?

Thanks
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Re: HELP front wipers and washers not working 64 reg

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Update.

When I put old broken fuse in, front wipers work when I press down front washers. Wipers don’t work normally though.

Washers don’t work or make any noise.

I’m stuck! 🤔🙁
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Re: HELP front wipers and washers not working 64 reg

Post by joe6 »

Put the new fuse back in and try disconnecting and reconnecting the battery as this some times resets the system.
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Post by gaza1994 »

chances are, your car's computer still remembers a fault with itself.

So with the new fuse in, try clearing any faults and it should work :)
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Re: HELP front wipers and washers not working 64 reg

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check fuse 8 in the E box in engine bay.
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Thanks guys. Checked fuse 8 as well in the engine and seems fine so doesn’t look like that.

I’m on the move this weekend and don’t have tools to safely disconnect battery. Is there any way we can reset fault codes without disconnecting battery?

Thanks in advance
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Re: HELP front wipers and washers not working 64 reg

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sukhbinder wrote: Sat Jan 13, 2018 8:53 pm Thanks guys. Checked fuse 8 as well in the engine and seems fine so doesn’t look like that.

I’m on the move this weekend and don’t have tools to safely disconnect battery. Is there any way we can reset fault codes without disconnecting battery?

Thanks in advance
VagCom can clear it, not sure if a obd2 reader would pick it up
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Hi mate did you get to the bottom of this. . I have a problem with my wipers. The front are not working , whilst the back one is.
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Re: HELP front wipers and washers not working 64 reg

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check your fuses please
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Checked fuses can not see to work out what exact fuse itis.

Does a blown fuse cause this kind of issue?
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Post by 2fast4ya »

Have you done a voltage check?
Check the wiper adapters for voltage you might have a short ,
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Hi, I have not been able to do a voltage check.

Its very bizaare i was trying to use the washer in the morning when it was completely icy .
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May have strained the motor ?
Damp in the electrical connector on wiper motor possibly?
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Pritesh222 wrote: Thu Dec 08, 2022 3:53 pm Checked fuses can not see to work out what exact fuse itis.

Does a blown fuse cause this kind of issue?
Yes it can be a blown fuse but Polo 6C wiper stalks are also known to fail prematurely.
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I think I need reassurance that the fuses are okay before going down the motor root. Im thinking if its the stalk why is the back wiper still working..
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