Automation Auto Wipers Fault?

Mr JP · 18th July 2008, 18:09

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone has experience a similar problem. I recently had to jump start my CIV after the battery died, and just today I used the auto wipers for the first time since and they are totally broke! By this I mean they are not sensing rain and are just running intermittently and if you turn the sensitivity up they just run constant even when the rain stopped!

They also don't do they 2 swipes which they used to when I flick the stalk to auto

I'm due to put the car in for warranty work next week for a new drivers door hinge, and window seal, and get an annoying rattle fixed but was hoping there was a remedy for this perhaps?

Also does anyone else's centre console slidey thingy (where the drinks holder is) squeek like mad, this is really annoying me too.

Thank you in advance.

illegalhunter · 18th July 2008, 19:15

Ive been jump started with no problems, the dealer will sort you out. Dash rattles drive you mad , dont they

HappyMan · 18th July 2008, 19:21

Maybe a little trip back to the dealer who will maybe reset things for you. I have a 1.8 ex and have never had to jump start it in 7 months of ownership.

Unknownsoldier · 18th July 2008, 19:21

YES they do, mine is annoying the f*$& out of me at the moment as I have to have my audio book up loud to cover it.....

Tom

Mr JP · 18th July 2008, 19:38

god damn rattles yeah, they are so annoying, I have to have the radio up high otherwise I'll go mad.

What about the squeeky slider on the centre console???

HappyMan · 18th July 2008, 19:51

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Originally Posted by Mr JP

What about the squeeky slider on the centre console???

Yea it squeaks but how often are you moving it? I personally don't move it so often so it doesn't bother me at all.

Dimplyred · 18th July 2008, 19:56

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Originally Posted by Mr JP

What about the squeeky slider on the centre console???

Open it fully and spray some silicone lubricant on the runners.

Mr JP · 18th July 2008, 20:02

thanks dimpleyred, I sprayed some wd-40 but it got worse

Dimplyred · 18th July 2008, 20:07

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Originally Posted by Mr JP

thanks dimpleyred, I sprayed some wd-40 but it got worse

Strange, good old WD40 usually cures everything.

Mr JP · 18th July 2008, 20:21

Guess that means more profit for Honda then, I will have to go and but genuine honda silicone spray I guess, unless the dealer considers it warranty and sorts it out.

civicfan · 18th July 2008, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr JP

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone has experience a similar problem. I recently had to jump start my CIV after the battery died, and just today I used the auto wipers for the first time since and they are totally broke! By this I mean they are not sensing rain and are just running intermittently and if you turn the sensitivity up they just run constant even when the rain stopped!

They also don't do they 2 swipes which they used to when I flick the stalk to auto

I'm due to put the car in for warranty work next week for a new drivers door hinge, and window seal, and get an annoying rattle fixed but was hoping there was a remedy for this perhaps?

Also does anyone else's centre console slidey thingy (where the drinks holder is) squeek like mad, this is really annoying me too.

Thank you in advance.

For the squeak, nothing's like silicone spray. For the wipers, well I sure hope that's just a latched processor and not a scr€wed up one...
Try the "Peugeot method": disconnect the battery for 2-3 minutes and try again - everything should be back to normal, if not, go to the dealer but don't tell him about the jump start

tomo2001 · 18th July 2008, 22:54

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Originally Posted by Mr JP

Guess that means more profit for Honda then, I will have to go and but genuine honda silicone spray I guess, unless the dealer considers it warranty and sorts it out.

Don't pay for Honda silicone - just use Mr Sheen!!

Kremmen · 19th July 2008, 06:26

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Originally Posted by Dimplyred

Strange, good old WD40 usually cures everything.

Unfortunately WD40 on plastic is only a lubricant for a very short while, then it has the opposite effect as it congeals.

as I've found to my cost a few times

okehciv · 19th July 2008, 06:34

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Originally Posted by Kremmen

Unfortunately WD40 on plastic is only a lubricant for a very short while, then it has the opposite effect as it congeals.

as I've found to my cost a few times

You learn something every day, thanks for that Kremmen

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Mr JP Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 562 Thanks: 2 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Auto Wipers Fault? Hi guys, just wondering if anyone has experience a similar problem. I recently had to jump start my CIV after the battery died, and just today I used the auto wipers for the first time since and they are totally broke! By this I mean they are not sensing rain and are just running intermittently and if you turn the sensitivity up they just run constant even when the rain stopped! They also don't do they 2 swipes which they used to when I flick the stalk to auto I'm due to put the car in for warranty work next week for a new drivers door hinge, and window seal, and get an annoying rattle fixed but was hoping there was a remedy for this perhaps? Also does anyone else's centre console slidey thingy (where the drinks holder is) squeek like mad, this is really annoying me too. Thank you in advance.

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illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,424 Thanks: 4 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Ive been jump started with no problems, the dealer will sort you out. Dash rattles drive you mad , dont they

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HappyMan Super Moderator Rocketship door handle Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 1,820 Thanks: 10 Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts	Maybe a little trip back to the dealer who will maybe reset things for you. I have a 1.8 ex and have never had to jump start it in 7 months of ownership.

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Mr JP Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 562 Thanks: 2 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	god damn rattles yeah, they are so annoying, I have to have the radio up high otherwise I'll go mad. What about the squeeky slider on the centre console???

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Mr JP Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 562 Thanks: 2 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	thanks dimpleyred, I sprayed some wd-40 but it got worse

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Mr JP Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 562 Thanks: 2 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Guess that means more profit for Honda then, I will have to go and but genuine honda silicone spray I guess, unless the dealer considers it warranty and sorts it out.