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Captur wiper failure

Alright, Renault Captur gurus, I've got a head-scratcher. My 2018 diesel Captur (156667 km on the clock) has developed a wiper issue. Basically, the windshield wipers are completely dead. I get an error code stored, which points towards a cable or plug connection problem, but I've checked all the obvious stuff around the wiper motor and steering column. Has anyone encountered something similar before I start tearing apart the dashboard? Is there a common weak point I should be focusing on?

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Hmm, wipers completely dead and an error code? That's more than just a fuse, then. You say you checked the motor and column, but did you actually test the wiper switch itself? Got a multimeter? Could be a faulty switch not sending the signal. Or, is the error code specific? Does it give any hints beyond "cable or plug"? That's pretty generic.

Good point about the switch, hadn't thought of testing it directly. No, I don't have a multimeter at hand at the moment. As for the error code, unfortunately, it's pretty vague - something along the lines of "wiper circuit malfunction", doesn't pinpoint the exact location. Do you think it's more likely to be the switch than a wiring harness issue further down the line?

A vague code plus dead wipers leans towards the switch to me, but without proper testing, it's just a guess. You could keep poking around, but honestly, at this point, taking it to a workshop with proper diagnostic tools might save you time and frustration. At least they can pinpoint the fault. Shouldn't cost the earth, I mean, 95€ should cover it.

You were spot on! Took it to a shop, and the wiper switch was indeed the culprit, or at least the connecting wiring. They charged me 95€, so everything went fine. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

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