Ford Focus Estate Ghia - Rear wiper not working

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Wed 19 Feb 2014 18:32
Ford Focus Estate Ghia - Rear wiper not working - ianto2

The rear wiper on my focus has stopped working. I have tested the power supply to the motor and it seems to have 2 live feeds. I can feel the motor click. I can also hear a relay click in the roof lining but not sure if this is related? Can anyone help?

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Wed 19 Feb 2014 18:55
Ford Focus Estate Ghia - Rear wiper not working - Snakey

Not the same car but I have the same problem on an Citroen - turned out the motor had simply died or seized. They are the least used wiper and I suppose they could seize up due to lack of use?

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Wed 19 Feb 2014 20:49
Ford Focus Estate Ghia - Rear wiper not working - ianto2

Was also thinking it could be a relay? Just don't want to spend £40 if I don't need to.

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Wed 19 Feb 2014 22:18
Ford Focus Estate Ghia - Rear wiper not working - elekie&a/c doctor
Does sound like a motor problem.make sure there is a good earth connection to the motor.there is no relay in the headlining,it is behind the glovebox.
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Thu 20 Feb 2014 17:33
Ford Focus Estate Ghia - Rear wiper not working - ianto2

That's what I thought, though there is a relay in the head lining or in a rear pillar somewhere as it clicks away all the time. Will strip the panel out and try the earth. Sounds like i'll need to get a new motor tho. Thanks guys

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