2002 1.4 16v Skoda Octavia's Front windscreen wipers have stopped working. The windscreen wiper wash still spits out water but wipers are not working. When pushing windscreen wiper leaver, the wiper moves a small bit, then after about 10 seconds, it moves slightly again, and does this every 10 seconds.

I have checked the F24 fuse on this fuse layout and replaced the fuse to no avail:

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/231820-identifying-fuses-back-to-front-pic-wanted/?hl=%2Bfuse+%2Blayout

 

I have also checked this link and looked at other fuses, i think the octavia he has is a little different as when i checked Fuse 15, its a 5 amp fuse and it seems to be ok.

http://www.lookatbowen.com/2009/01/skoda-front-wipers-stopped-working-a-fix

 

If anyone can point me in the right direction, id appreciate it. I have attached my fuse layout just in case it might be a problem with fuses.

 

Thanks.

 

 

I would be looking at the windscreen wiper motor and linkage rather than the fuse.

I would be looking at the windscreen wiper motor and linkage rather than the fuse.

Thanks DGW, would it be costly to get fixed? Would you know? Much of a job?

It seems like the linkage has seized.

The wiper axles go through a cast alloy housing and will often seize.  Remove the black plastic shield under the front window berhind the bonnet, after removing the wipers. Remove the whole assembly - four bolts, I seem to remember. The axles are secured with locking rings. Pry them out with a small screwdriver, and remove, together with shims. Have the nuts on the threaded ends of the axles, support the assembly and knock/press the axles out (the nuts protect the threads) . In the end you'll have to remove the nuts and use a rod to get the axles out. The linkage arms are easily removed. Clean out the oxidation from the axles and housing, regrease with light grease, or oil/grease mix - you don't want the wipers to be slow in cold temperatures, and put together. 

The linkage in itself are most often OK, it's the axles that seize in the housing.

 

This worked wonders to me. 

Sorry I took no photos during the process.

Good luck, mate!

Edited 30 November, 201411 yr by Bjornm

3 torx screws hold the assembly into the car.  I've covered a fix on this before.

 

I would agree with the above - linkage issues.

This link might give a bit more detail

 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/261339-octavia-mk1-estate-front-wipers-not-working/