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Opel Omega 2001: Unreliable windshield wipers and defective headlight cleaning system
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A 2001 Opel Omega is experiencing unreliable windshield wipers and a defective headlight cleaning system. The suspected cause is a malfunctioning windshield wiper switch, possibly due to a faulty steering column switch or defective cable connection. A similar issue in another vehicle was resolved by replacing the steering column switch, which fixed the electrical malfunctions. It is recommended to address the problem promptly to prevent further issues.
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MarkusB20 (community.author)
Hey, thanks for the input. Looks like I'll have to go the same route and have the steering column switch replaced. Do you happen to remember how much it cost you? And has anything else come up since then that might be related to the replacement? Again, thanks for the help!
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RKlein
Hey, no problem, always happy to help! So, after I went to the mechanic, the issue with the malfunctioning windshield wiper switch was finally resolved. As for the cost, it cost me €155 to fix the faulty cable connection in the steering column switch. But believe me, since then the car has been running like a kitten again and I haven't had any more problems that could be related to it. So, it's definitely worth having it checked. Fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly for you!
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MarkusB20 (community.author)
Great, thanks for the info! That reassures me a little. 155 sounds quite feasible and if the effect afterwards is as satisfactory as yours, it seems to be worth the money. I think I'll make an appointment with the mechanic tomorrow and hope for the best. Thanks again for your help! It's reassuring to know that I'm not alone with this problem. Take good care of yourself, my friend!
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RKlein
Hi buddy, I had a similar problem with my 2004 Opel Vectra. The steering column switch was also to blame, more precisely a defective cable connection. The symptoms were similar to yours - the windshield wipers and headlight cleaning system did what they wanted. The mechanic then had to replace the entire steering column switch because, according to him, repairing the cable connection would be too costly and risky. To be honest, it was quite a drama. If the steering column switch fails, this can lead to various electrical malfunctions, similar to yours. So I would recommend tackling this quickly before more problems arise. That's my experience so far. Hope it helps you. All the best!
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