Morning all!

Before I start, I'll state what I know:

• The car took not one, not two, but THREE clicks on the remote this morning before the doors would unlock
• It still has original battery (Benz logo on it)
• Fuse #20 is currently pulled until I can properly wire the motor circuit for rear wing swap

Having said all of that, this morning was a bit chilly so there was about 1/2 windshield that was fogged over. I went to turn on the wipers to clear the fog, and no go.

Thankfully, there's no rain in the forecast until the weekend, but it's still frustrating. All other electronic functions are working properly and without a hitch.

Could it be tied to fuse #20 in some weird way? Or would an ailing battery cause the wipers to croak?

I didn't try the windshield jets; scared to, because they would be the ONLY thing that would work, and then I'd be stuck with a REALLY messed up windshield.

Currently, the fog is clear and we have a gorgeous Tennessee day ahead of us. BUT, it'll eventually rain one of these days.

Any thoughts?

 

John I rarely if ever use my wipers. Try putting some rainX on the windshield and in the morning using a squeegee <SP?> I'm lucky enough to park in a garage all night so I don't have the dew problem, but back when I didn't I'd let the car warm up and clean off the glass everymorning.

 

Try looking at the electrical diagram and see if # 20 fuse does tie in to the wiper circut, or just put the fuse back in and see if they work, if you have your wing wiring all disconnected, quikest way for first check out.

 

Fuse 20 is related to the wipers. It is the voltage path to the BCM portion that controls the wipers.

 

*facepalm*

Well then, that means I need to find a more permanent fix for my spoiler then, doesn't it?

Thanks for the tip.

 

Ask James1549. He replaced his with an SRT didn't he?

 

I believe if you put the spoiler in the upright position it will think it's up and won't make a noise ever again... that is unless you put it down.

 

Here:

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...lectrical.html

 

Yep, that's the thread. I was just trying the fuse fix for as long as possible until I could do a more permanent job.

Never planned on the wipers being affected, LOL. Don't take the cigarette lighter out, or the headlights won't work

 

John, cash for SRT wing and still OEM battery . It was probably manufactured in 2004 (as mine was) I say replace it now because you are on borrowed time IMO.

 

You speak the truth, LOL... I've been putting it off like a dentist appointment. And I'm not sure exactly why. I'm going to go with the interstate version, most likely.

 

LMAO, I was exactly the same way, the magnaflow, stereo, and several other things were done before the battery

Damn XFs are like heroin.