Danpitt Posted September 19, 2006 Posted September 19, 2006 I have a 2001 Xsara estate HDi 90BHP. Recently the rear wiper stopped working. Now when I open the boot using the catch, the wiper moves a little. Also when I turn on the ignition or turn on the rear wiper or the side lights, the boot lid tries to open (and sometimes does release). The wiper does work most times, but it runs more slowly than previously and rarely stops at the end of its wipe (with the boot now released!). Anyone had this problem or have any ideas? Dan Quote
kfk Posted September 19, 2006 Posted September 19, 2006 Check inside the rubber gaitor by the right tailgate hinge....with a bit of luck you will find a broken wire or two......let us know how you get on. Quote
Danpitt Posted September 20, 2006 Author Posted September 20, 2006 I have had a quick look in there and could not see anything obviously wrong with the wiring, however there were a bunch of wires sheathed together. I'll strip the sheath back and have, propper look and let you know what I find. Many thanks Quote
Danpitt Posted October 30, 2006 Author Posted October 30, 2006 Hi KFK, I have now had a chance to have a propper look inside that rubber gaitor and there was an earth wire completely severed and a grey control wire about to go through. I have repaired both and now have a working rear wiper and boot release! Many thanks for your advice. Dan Quote
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