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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Dangerous Dan on 14 May 2008, 09:41:08

Title: Repairing / Replacing Variable Wiper Stalk
Post by: Dangerous Dan on 14 May 2008, 09:41:08

I've removed the wiper stalk from my GLS cause the wiper wouldn't stop going (they've stopped now...).

I now need to source another one of these wiper stalks, but i'd rather try and repair this one has anyone ever opened one of these up and tried it?

Thanks

Title: Re: Repairing / Replacing Variable Wiper Stalk
Post by: Jimbob on 14 May 2008, 09:46:20

Good luck!

Least you have nothing to lose if it is broken anyway.

There are often some on ebay etc, as people retro fit them to vectra's (along with a relay) to get the same functionality.

Title: Re: Repairing / Replacing Variable Wiper Stalk
Post by: Dangerous Dan on 14 May 2008, 13:00:15

Yeah I've seen a few on ebay, but most have the buttons for a multi-function display on the end of the stalk - my GLS doesn't have the trip computer.

Would these wiper stalks still work on mine?

Thanks

Title: Re: Repairing / Replacing Variable Wiper Stalk
Post by: shanjon on 14 May 2008, 13:48:26

ive got one for a saloon m8 £5 delivered

Title: Re: Repairing / Replacing Variable Wiper Stalk
Post by: rickyboy on 14 May 2008, 16:18:06

The stalks are interchangeable it won't matter if it has the buttons for the MID.

Title: Re: Repairing / Replacing Variable Wiper Stalk
Post by: Dangerous Dan on 14 May 2008, 16:26:25

well i've just taken the wiper stalk apart and traced the connections. Then using a multi-meter tested all the connections, and unfortunately it works fine....

... leads me to my next port of call which is checking the wiper motor stop check pin which has probably snapped and failing to report this to stop the wipers.

Title: Re: Repairing / Replacing Variable Wiper Stalk
Post by: rickyboy on 14 May 2008, 16:28:39

I'd replace it mate, for the amount of money it's worth it.  £5 from shanjon seems very reasonable!