Wiper Issue

[etaclay]

1985 325e
Today when I went to put my wipers on the intermittent setting I noticed the wipers would get stuck halfway back to the down position. No issue going up, but only down. When I put it on the medium and high setting they worked without an issue. After about 10 minutes on high or medium setting the intermittent setting started to work without issue. I haven't had to diagnose since I was on my way to work, but would this be something as simple as relay? Will check with a known working one later, just wanted some input. TIA!

[audiquattrot]

Check the Philips head ground screw when u take the steering wheel off. It's s ground for the wiper stalk that usually comes loose too

[etaclay]

Check the Philips head ground screw when u take the steering wheel off. It's s ground for the wiper stalk that usually comes loose too

Cool, I'll have a look at that. Haven't got around to checking relay either since it stopped raining so I'll add that to my list of thinks to check.

[noahsense]

You should also spray the switch contacts with Deoxit and move the switch back and forth a few times. Corrosion can cause all sorts of silly problems.

[etaclay]

You should also spray the switch contacts with Deoxit and move the switch back and forth a few times. Corrosion can cause all sorts of silly problems.

Cool. I'll take a look into that once I get the chance. I'm sure its just time for a new relay, too.

[Todd Black 88]

Relay for sure

[etaclay]

Relay for sure

Thanks Todd. Changed it out and they are working fine! Relieved I wasn't going to be forced to change the motor out!