why does Alpha 146 t spark wipers saty going even when key out !! ?

hey had the same prob pluss horn going constant lights woudnt turn off engine stayed running wen stood outside car with key in my hand cured that jus got to sort doors locking wen start car and radio goes off wen you turn lights off


1 check washer pipesunder bonnet 4 leaking drivers side
2take out the fuse box abouve pedals thoroughly dry it with hairdryer

i found that washer pipe was leaking and water was dripping somehow onto fuse box

paul
December 2008

Most likely to be sticking contacts in relay/timer . Unlikely to be switch as power to switch is shut off when ignition not on .
Locate the wiper relay/timer near to fusebox inside car. There will probably be a few relays next to each other. Wiper relay is often but not always a different colour/size to other relays as it also has timer inside. If wipers are still running feel if one of them is warm to touch. Give it a sharp tap with a screwdriver handle or similar blunt instrument. This may open the contacts and stop the wipers.
Failing that remove each relay one at a time .....when wipers stop you know you've found the correct one. Be aware you may need a strong finger grip as they can be stubborn pigs to remove. Do not attempt to lever a relay out of it's socket with a screwdriver blade as the metal blade may touch 2 terminals and cause a short circuit (not recommended). best of luck !

PS....I'm assuming you know what a relay looks like....it's a little plastic box with terminals on one side where it plugs into the socket.....about 1inch x 1inch x 1inch in size .

mic the spanner
November 2008

poss water in fuse box

glen
November 2008