Hi Guys, I have checked the fuse and that is fine, and also bought a motor from Ebay, swapped it and still not working. I've also  checked the wiring from the side into the boot and can't see any signs of damage. Any ideas what else this could be?

Hi, welcome.

 

Have you got access to a VW appropriate scan tool to get a report and that might also active the wiper?

 

Which fuse did you check, and did you check both sides if the fuse?

 

Did you check the stalk switch?

 

What made you decide to buy another motor, did you test the motor before installation?

 

Edited 15 February, 20242 yr by nta16

Sorry for the delayed response, I checked fuse 27 and that was fine. I have now checked for voltage and can confirm i have 12v at the rear wiper between terminals 1-4 and 3-4. I bought a motor as i read this was the likely cause and an easy fix if it was the fault. In terms of checking the stalk switch I'm going to have a look at this tomorrow, any advice on how to do this? Thanks for your help!

Yes 27 is what's on my VWSkoda list of fuse assignments and same in the Owner's Manual for my wife's 2015 , 15A (blue) - (on fuse holder C -SC27) - (terminal 75x, motor V12).

 

But VWSkoda along with all manufacturers can have errors and omissions in their info and databases and fuse box assignment and diagrams are sometimes know to be wrong.  I've never tried pulling fuse 27 or any others to find out.

 

But as you have voltage at motor it doesn't matter, I've no idea of pins to terminal, the likes of Breezy_Pete would know more about the electrics and pins and electric diagnostics but you'd have to call him as AFAIK I'm on, or are all of it, his poster(s) "Ignore" list, you could PM or DM or wotever it's called him or see if he turns up here, or put an @ directly attached to his name, as you type more characters the list get more appropriate, once put in a post and that will be send a notification to him. - e.g. - @nta16

 

I can give you a link to the electrics diagrams, here. -https://cardiagn.com/skoda-fabia-mk3-2015-2019-2020-workshop-manuals-wiring-diagrams/

 

Allowing for Sod's Law, if you've not already done so, a direct battery to wiper motor test should prove the motor. 

 

For the stalk I was thinking of mechanical movement and checking checking wire connector, otherwise it's the joy of removing the stalk for a look-see but that be the last thing I'd do in this case.  I have removed the stalk and done a guide on it, the video there shows the stalk removal and out of car. -  https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/495150-windscreen-wipers-dont-turn-off-come-on-by-themselves-fabia-mk3

 

Edited 16 February, 20242 yr by nta16