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elizabethstern1

Insignia Windshield Wipers Not Working

Experiencing an issue with my 2016 Vauxhall Insignia (gasoline engine). The windshield wipers have suddenly stopped working. They don't respond at all when I use the wiper switch. I've scanned the car and an error is stored. I suspect a defective cable or plug connection. Has anyone encountered this before?

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svenwalter1

Hey there, that sounds frustrating! I had a similar thing happen in my old Peugeot. Windshield wipers just quit, and it turned out to be a dodgy connection in the steering column where the turn signal and wiper controls are. Check the cable connections there!

elizabethstern1 (Author)

Thanks for the quick response! You mentioned checking the steering column connections. Was it just a loose plug, or was there any sign of damage? Also, did your turn signals or cruise control act up as well, or was it purely the wiper blade function?

svenwalter1

Yeah, on my Peugeot it was just a loose plug. Everything else worked fine, just the wipers were dead. I'd definitely get it checked by a workshop if you're not confident tackling it yourself. Could save you a headache. In my case the problem was solved very quickly and for little money.

elizabethstern1 (Author)

Thanks a lot for the help! I took it to the workshop, and it was indeed a defective cable or plug connection as suspected. The repair cost was 95€, so all good!

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