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Espace Windshield Wipers Failure

Windshield wipers on my 2008 Renault Espace diesel are dead. Fuses are fine, and OBD reader shows a wiper circuit error. Turn signals and cruise control work. Could it be the wiper switch or a wiring issue?

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NLenz92

Sounds familiar. I had a similar problem with my Espace, though a different year. Wipers stopped working, but everything else on the stalk was fine. Have you checked the plug connector to the wiper motor? Sometimes those can get corroded or loose.

BenjiFink (Author)

You mean the connector right at the wiper motor? I was focusing on the switch and wiring harness near the steering column. Is it hard to get to? And were your wipers completely dead, like mine? No intermittent, no slow, just nothing?

NLenz92

Yep, the one at the motor. Access isn't too bad, but you might need to remove some plastic trim. And yeah, mine were completely dead, just like yours. Error code too. I'd still get it checked out by a workshop; in my case the cables or plug connection of the component was defective. Cost me about 95€ to fix, but at least it's working again.

BenjiFink (Author)

Okay, that's helpful! I'll check that connector at the motor first thing tomorrow. If that doesn't solve it, I'll take it to the shop. Thanks for sharing your experience; saved me time and guesswork!

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