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Front wipers stopped working Audi A1

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Hi, my wipers have stopped working randomly, I have changed the motor 1x checked all the fuses, changed the stalk 2x and still no life, when I shock the motor it moves. Other than that I’m lost. I have took it to a garage but told me can cost up to £600. I’m not sure my cars even worth that much tbh I’d be eating into my new car savings and 600£ is steep is this priced right ? Or am I getting played also is this fixable by myself I have some mechanical knowledge but limited in electric side 

I’d be tempted to throw in a new relay, and see if that makes any difference. If you’ve changed the motor and stalk, then that would have been on my suspect list. No idea who is quoting £600. A competent auto-electrical engineer would be able to track down with a multimeter quite quickly, all you’re paying for is their time.

Wipers designed to be inoperable when the bonnet is open- as with other models? 
If so, consider investigating the bonnet- closed switch ( in the bonnet latch I guess).

Please let us know how you get on.

Regards,

Gareth. 

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Hi, the garage I’ve been to has told me that the bonnet issue is not the problem.

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I think the relay is fine, but I will buy one and replace just to be sure, thanks. 

Have you measured the voltage at the actual motor, and the relay feed? 
As Richard says- sounds to me you would be wise to invest in an hour’s time with a trusted auto electrician, rather than just throwing money and parts at it. 
Richard’s helpful post worth a ‘Like’ ? 

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