[t3t4]

thanks ,any idea what to check

 

[triffic]

If you've got VCDS I'd start by checking the appropriate measuring blocks to be sure that the column switch is working properly.

 

[t3t4]

i can hear the relay clicking when i move the stalk and wipers all work when i first startup the van but if i switch them off they may work but most of time they dont

 

[t3t4]

measuring block 006 wiper speeds 1,2,3 when colum switch moved become active and the stage 1,2,3,4 seem to work aswell when tested ,relay is clicking but wipers still work or not when they feel like it
what measuring block is it for the wiper motor or any ideas what else to check

 

[a62vw]

Changed the relay in the control box, opened the old relay up and found 1 of the contacts very badly burnt, this would have been the cause of the intermitent fault on the wipers, where they would go off and not come on again until the relay would have cooled down. When you think how many times this relay has operated it is no wonder they fail but shame on VW for not having them a simple plug and play like they used to be !!!!!!

Hi,
Can you post a photo of the relay you changed, please? Did the problem remain fixed?
Thanks

 

[Scally]

Hello, has anyone got any further with this problem. I have a 2003 VW T5, panel 85 Bhp model, which has a serious issue with the wipers. They work fine on 1&2, though do not work at all on intermittent or quick wipe when you push the stalk down, they do not park. I was not aware until reading this article they need the bonnet to b closed when you Oporate them, when people talk about th bonnt switch, is this h bonnet catch? If not we're is it located?

I have changed the wiper motor and now fitted a brand new indicator/wiper stalk, all to no avail, as the van has failed MOT for his issue any further guidance would be greatly appreciated

Please feel free to text on 07725 619373 if you can think of anything I have not tried, getting desperate.

Regards

Dave

 

[triffic]

The bonnet switch is I believe built into the catch, but I doubt it's the cause of your problem. If it's not working properly you won't get any wipers on the intermittent setting, but they should work properly in every other way - they should certainly park properly.

Please don't take offence at this, but have you checked ~every~ fuse? They can sometimes fail in a way that is not apparent visually without taking them out, and even then a break can be hard to see. Note that you should disconnect the battery if you are going to remove them to avoid possible airbag error lights.

If not a fuse, the next probability will be the main control module - the relay in this can go faulty.

 

[Scally]

No offense taken, I have found and cleaned the bonnet switch. Which fuse is for the wipers intermittent? Is is situated in the main fuse board in the cab or the one under the bonnet near the Battery.

Again many thanks for all assistance offered, as this is the only thing I need to do now to get the vehicle through MOT

 

[mdgiles]

Hi Scally, did you get this sorted in the end? Would appreciate any help as i have the same problem.

Thanks

 

[themagician]

Hi Scally, did you get this sorted in the end? Would appreciate any help as i have the same problem.

Thanks

hundreds of answers only one fix !. which one.:*:*:*

 

[Valley-Boy]

Hi guys and gals, I'm obviously not the only one with wiper problems then I: my wipers work on intermittent and on speeds 1, 2 but just stop when I put them on speed three??? :* Would this possibly be a problem with the wiper stalk? Any and all help really appreciated T:

 

[Savingforacalifornia]

Invariably it's the Convenience module/Body control module (J519) under the steering wheel that's at fault. People almost always replace everything else which little success before biting the bullet and buying this dealer only module.
It contains a multitude of relays attached to a printed circuit board and controls various vehicle functions. Don't be tempted to buy second hand as the risk is you'll end up with another duffer!!!
When I bought mine from TPS it was £300 + as I have cruise control.

 

[Sam84]

My wipers dont park in the correct position when using the washer jets, they park correctly if using the wipers on any other setting. Is this likely to be the control module as well? Also does anybody know if its possible to code the wipers to return to park when you turn the ignition off?

Thanks Sam

 

[JMC10Y]

Hi,the same intermitent wiper fault as lots of others, Loads of sugestions but no conclusions, checked the bonnet catch which is ok, now gone to the control unit under drivers side dash, the wiper relay was the middle one of 3, I found it a bit awkward to un solder it from the board and i will solder the new one in tomorrow when it arrives, the relay is a tyco V23084, C2001 A303, Just bought 2off E-bay @ £ !3.95 del. I will post the outcome in a few days when I have had time to prove the remedy.

Great post, just ordered the Tyco relay off eBay, my wipers have just started to develop this fault. T:

 

[JMC10Y]

Changed relay tyco V23084, C2001 A303 this morning on the network control unit/body control unit, and all is well with the wipers now, thanks gallway1 A:

 

[The vision technician]

Hello has anyone got the item numbers for these on ebay as the ones I have found say they are for mostly BMW central locking ?

 

[JMC10Y]

Yes, that's the one's that worked for me, I got two for £10,99 item 222396933769
I have a spare now, if you want it?

 

[The vision technician]

Thats great thanks for that .... I just watched the video that accompanied it so I think I will get a pair as I have two boards I can practice on one first haha

 

[JMC10Y]

Thats great thanks for that .... I just watched the video that accompanied it so I think I will get a pair as I have two boards I can practice on one first haha

No worries mate, my wipers are now fine and no clicking from the board, so I hope you get yours sorted, its a little bit tight to get off the board, and they are smaller than they look, but desolder the 10 pins and wiggle/prise carefully out, then fit the new one and solder it in TADA! good luck.

 

[fingersinterlaced]

Had an issue where my wipers were randomly acting crazy but only when I turned them on. They would stop and start a lot during the wiping action, and could hear a relay clicking on and off repeatedly under the steering wheel near my right knee (righthand drive vehicle - Australia). This clicking would occur randomly, for random periods of time, but the wipers only acted crazy if I turned them on.

Got an auto sparky to look at it, he found the body control module and pointed out the relay he thought was the problem. Left it with me to fix. He later sent me an SMS with a link to this forum thread. What a guy!

So, today I've replaced the V23084, C2001 A303 relay as suggested in this thread. Fix seems to be successful! Thanks everyone, reading this thread helped a lot. They were easy to find on eBay.com.au, but only from Chinese or European sellers. They're probably all made in China anyway, but I found a reasonable deal for one unit from France! Approximately $20 Antipodean Dineros including freight. I'll sleep better having paid $20 from France rather than $3 from China. Also probably helped some French person pay off their new T6

So some tips if you decide to replace your V23084, C2001 A303 ...

- took a couple of photos of the connectors so I could put them back in the right places
- I used pointy nose pliers to grip each connector and disconnect it
- I used a metal solder sucker to unsolder the relay
- as I went around to each pad I added a bit of solder then sucked it up
- then I used a bit of stripped wire as desolder braid, because I'm too cheap to buy the proper stuff
- the relay still wouldn't come out, so I used a slotted screwdriver to pry it off the circuit board
- be careful doing that as there's a couple of surface mount components (resistors I think) on the top side
- mostly this pulled the pins out of the relay
- which then enabled me to grip each pin with pointy-nose pliers
- hit it with the soldering iron again, and pull each pin out
- a bit more fresh solder, more sucking, more desolder braid, repeat several times

Voila! Ten clean (enough) holes to push the new relay in to! A bit of solder on each pad, check for any solder bridging, looks clean. Reconnect everything, reconnect the battery, take it for a test drive.

Everything appears to be working, and my wipers aren't acting crazy.

As an additional benefit, the drivers side door (right-hand door, Australia!) wasn't consistently locking / unlocking with the remote, but it appears to be working consistently now!

Thanks everyone!