Passat 2006 1.9TDI windscreen wiper problem

[bigusher]

Last night my windscreen wipers failed to work when stationary and now only work when the car is moving. I understand that there is a sensor but coming to a halt the wipers stop mid wipe. Also the wash wipe has failed completely since. Can anyone help before Dutton Forshaw drool!

[martin1810]

Have you checked the fuses. Fuse 42 on drivers side for washers, I think.

[bigusher]

Have you checked the fuses. Fuse 42 on drivers side for washers, I think.

Thanks Martin I'll check them out when it stops deluging. Simon

[Ant7t5]

The washer not working makes me wonder if the fuse for that has blown and the wiper problem is just a side effect. Have you been trying to get the washer to spray whilst the system has been frozen in this chilly weather?

[Ant7t5]

Sorry, just saw I've duplicated Martins answer. I used to be a parrot but I'm alright now.... alright now.

[turbo2turbo]

dont know if you sorted this out, but you will find your bonnet is not properley shut, happens to me all the time, the catch is a bit iffy, lots of wd 40 and it works fine for a while (on the catch that is )