82 vw rabbit pick up window wipers won'r turn off

[jonny]

Recently my window wipers were coming on and not shutting off. I pulled the relay and found it was dripping water, so it seems some rain water is shorting it out - trying to figure out where the leak is. I have read most common place is under windshield gasket pin hole rust starts to leak but have not investigated that far yet? Anyone else have this issue? I did replace the turn signal realay about a month ago - perhaps it was shorted by water leakage also - I did not realize water was getting in there at that time.

thanks,
jonny

[farrier]

One time I had water run down the antenna wire without knowing it.
Had to replace the whole fuse box.

[bscutt]

Antenna wire can leak but I think windshield corner leaks are more common in my experience. I use clear silicone caulk carefully and seal the windshield to the gasket and the gasket to the body. Only takes a very small bead of caulk, clean all the surfaces thoroughly first.

[82vdub]

It's your windshield seal that's leaking on the fuse panel. Common to every Rabbit out there as they age.

[jonny]

thanks guys - i will seal it as you described. I appreciate the info.

jonny