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
82 vw rabbit pick up window wipers won'r turn off
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Re: 82 vw rabbit pick up window wipers won'r turn off
One time I had water run down the antenna wire without knowing it.
Had to replace the whole fuse box.
Had to replace the whole fuse box.
Re: 82 vw rabbit pick up window wipers won'r turn off
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.
Bob
'06 Jetta TDI
'82 Rabbit 1.6NA
Honda, 99 GMC Suburban, '41 Chevy Coupe
'06 Jetta TDI
'82 Rabbit 1.6NA
Honda, 99 GMC Suburban, '41 Chevy Coupe
Re: 82 vw rabbit pick up window wipers won'r turn off
It's your windshield seal that's leaking on the fuse panel. Common to every Rabbit out there as they age.
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Re: 82 vw rabbit pick up window wipers won'r turn off
thanks guys - i will seal it as you described. I appreciate the info.
jonny
jonny