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Defender3.9
20th October 2020, 04:00 PM
Hello all. The front wipers started to not work so I have got by with out using them. Then on a rough road they started to work but back now to not working. I have power to the switch but can hear a relay up behind the dash making noise when I move a lever. Can anyone tell me which relay is the wiper relay. I have 3 cars t pick a spare from but the Disco repair manual don't say where it is and it's a nightmare to trace wire up in there.
Very Much appreciated for any guidance/pictures.
Defender3.9
20th October 2020, 06:17 PM
I cannot find a wiper relay in the footwell area but can hear a clicking up near the wiper motor area.
I have tried to undo the wiper motor and arm cover screws but 3 of the 5 just turn around. Like WTF do the Poms do at work, they have not even welded them. Now I will have to drill out those 3 then weld the nuts in place. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.
BathurstTom
20th October 2020, 09:39 PM
Add this to your library. This is for '95 models, but should help.
https://www.legionlandrover.com/manuales/electrical%20troubleshooting%20manual%20-%20discovery%20i.pdf
Cheers,
Tom.
Defender3.9
20th October 2020, 09:57 PM
Thanks Tom. Will read it now.
Ronski
20th October 2020, 11:06 PM
front wiper relay is behind drivers foot well side panel, or in some cases behind passenger side panel in foot well. depends RHD or LHD.
a coin should be enough to remove the panel.
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hope this helps.
Defender3.9
23rd October 2020, 10:49 AM
Thanks to all. The Beast is back on the road.
After all the electrics checked out it ended up being the wiper motor.
Now replaced and working again.
Cheers.
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