Windscreen wiper mechanism

[andy couchman]

...is currently off the car as running with the aeroscreen. Anything I should be doing in terms of maintenance? Also, the self-parking bit has stopped working. Is that an easy fix?

Thanks.

Andy

[Drumster]

Hi Andy,

Can't help re the wiper mechanism but surely you should put the windscreen back on for Saturday 

[Jonathan Kay]

Also, the self-parking bit has stopped working. Is that an easy fix?

Was that while it was on the car, or testing it after removal?

Do you have the appropriate wiring diagram already?

Jonathan

[revilla]

Not the only possibility (could be wiring or the wiper switch) but the parking switch on the mechanism is known to fail and is probably the most likely bet; Classic Mini wiper parking switch is what you need, something like http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291703957466 for £7.50 and an easy swap. Sorry I'm away from home and posting from Android so I can't do proper links!

[andy couchman]

Thanks all. Will try that Revilla. Yes Jonathan - while it was on the car - thought I'd wait until the mechanism was off and look at it then. Have now ordered the bit and will fit it before putting the screen back on.

And thank you Mr Alston - I promise to fit my windscreen if you'll only use 1st and 2nd gears!!

Cheers all.

Anduy

[Drumster]