Hi guys,

Help required from Newbie.

Purchased 1.9TD Octavia 02Reg for my wife just over a year ago, ran like a dream apart from rear wiper which sometimes switched off when asked, othertimes couldn't be bothered. Recently however it resolutely refuses to cooperate at any time, and whizzes merrily away regardless, whether turned on or not.

The supplier (not Skoda) looked at it when doing another job on the car and chickened out, saying "Worked OK when tested", the wiper continuing to do its job in my rearview mirror as I drive away.

Is this a simple matter, such as taking out a fuse, or do I need to place myself in the hands of a Skoda dealer ?

I have the same issue with my 2005 octavia. I've read a few threads on here and it looks like the washer pipe has disconnected itself behind the panel in the boot. As soon as the weather picks up ill be out there, spanner in hand to try an locate the issue. My wiper has a mind of its own and delivers no screen wash when asked. Drives me bonkers!