Very odd (possesed wiper stalk)

[Philip1972]

Sorry if this is the wrong section, I wasn't sure where it should be

CLK 2003 W209 Convertible.

My wipers are playing up, in that they will ONLY work when the button is pressed (and sometimes not even then), not on auto or speed 1 or 2. The indicator wont stay on either when turning right.

Now all this points to a new stalk assy (which I have ordered). But strangely, the wife called me today to say that when it started raining while she had the roof off, the auto wipers came on

So is it just coincidence, or it is related? No codes showing if that helps. I dont want to go to the expense and aggro of swapping the stalk if its something else (although at least that would fix the indicator issue!

Thanks

 

[wongl]

I had a similar problem with my wipers on my 2001 W168. It was the stalks and apparently a common problem when the plastic spring clip inside breaks off due to age.

 

[Philip1972]

Thank you

 

[TerryT]

I have a similar issue with mine. Works on the push for Wipe/Wash. Sometimes works on 12 or 3 if I indicate and/or Flash my headlights simultaneously.

That'll please everyone in the rain on the M42

 

[Philip1972]

I have a similar issue with mine. Works on the push for Wipe/Wash. Sometimes works on 12 or 3 if I indicate and/or Flash my headlights simultaneously.

That'll please everyone in the rain on the M42

Defo the stalk. I bought one and fitted it myself on Saturday.

All works now :bannana: