Winsdhield wiper problem

X300
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I have a 1997 XJ6 with a wiper problem. Sometimes when turning on the ignition the wipers swipe ONE TIME and then do not move. Moving the wiper switch lever does nothing. I read the relay may be bad so tried to get it out and couldn’t, I didn’t force it as I didn’t want to break anything. What to do? Which relay is correct? Pull up or back on the relay?

I don’t have a manual for the car, does Jaglovers have one on line? Suggestions? This is my first Jag for 20 years. All this new technology! Relays! modules! Money!

Bill

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with the ignition on and wiper switch on, and motor not working you could try getting a screw driver handle and tapping the top of the relay to see if the wiper suddenly starts. This would prove your in the correct area.

THere are usually 2 relays for wipers ,you could also try swapping them

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Andyk is correct. There are 2 relays, one for on/off, the other for low/high.

That is how I used to quickly diagnose the wiper faults on the X300.

Swap and then replace the faulty one!!

bob

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Thanks for the reply but which are the relays? Online manual in Jaglovers?

Bill

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Seem to remember that this is caused by the nut holding the wiper arm down on the taper being loose, check that and see.