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AntH · Apr 8th, 2003, 09:02 PM

Had an interesting problem a few weeks ago. It was raining, the front wipers were on intermittent. The rear screen was covered, so I turned the wipers on. Three wipes, as per normal. Minute or so later, the view from the back was obscured. Tried the wipers - they were already on. The normal three wipes from the front to one from the back wasn't happening. The only way I could get the rear wiper to stay on was to turn the fronts off! Not very helpful! Turning the engine off at the first oppurtunity (outside lane of M6, normal car-park conditions) and then re-starting did the trick - wipers working properly.

The dealer was unable to find any record of a problem, and they have been fine since. Anyone else had a similar problem, or know of a cause/fix?

Cheers,
Ant

retroom · Apr 9th, 2003, 12:29 AM

I haven't noticed this problem but it sounds like it's fixed now.

retroom

Apr 8th, 2003, 09:02 PM	#1
AntH MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 01:01 AM Posts: 369 Offline	Rear Wash/Wipe Problem Had an interesting problem a few weeks ago. It was raining, the front wipers were on intermittent. The rear screen was covered, so I turned the wipers on. Three wipes, as per normal. Minute or so later, the view from the back was obscured. Tried the wipers - they were already on. The normal three wipes from the front to one from the back wasn't happening. The only way I could get the rear wiper to stay on was to turn the fronts off! Not very helpful! Turning the engine off at the first oppurtunity (outside lane of M6, normal car-park conditions) and then re-starting did the trick - wipers working properly. The dealer was unable to find any record of a problem, and they have been fine since. Anyone else had a similar problem, or know of a cause/fix? Cheers, Ant Mini Cooper. (Arrived 27/09/02 at 15:00) Red, White Roof. Chilli Pack. 17" S-Spokes. Climate Control. Heated Mirrors/Washer Jets. Trip Computer

Apr 9th, 2003, 12:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
retroom MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sunnyvale, Ca. Local Time: 04:01 PM Posts: 559 Offline	I haven't noticed this problem but it sounds like it's fixed now. retroom 2003 MC,LY/W, sport package, wht wheels, cruise, chrome, Kaleido cloth/black, OB computer

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