So.... lots of strange electrical gremlins that have crept in over the past couple of years - and I wonder if they are all related to the same dodgy wiring loom or connections.

 

All of these issues are temperamental, and can often be 'solved' by  a gentle whack or by driving over a bump! 

 

1. Rear wiper occasionally works properly, but will stop altogether sometimes. Often restarts after going over a speed bump!
2. Central locking sometimes locks the doors automatically
3. Boot doesn't always unlock with the central locking. If you open the rear door and slam it, then it opens.
4. The driver window button sometimes doesn't work - but can be fixed by bumping the switch - probably can be easily sorted by a new switch or cleaning the connection 

 

I realise it is starting to sound like a clown car here.... but it is an excellent, reliable vehicle - apart from the electrics starting to give up after 14 years. 

 

Does anyone have any obvious fixes or place to look?

Check the wiring harness between the A-pillar and the door. There are many posts on here about breakages in the wiring to the plug.

6 hours ago, Jellon said:

Central locking sometimes locks the doors automatically

Er, that's what it's for.

On 01/08/2024 at 17:40, Paws4Thot said:

Er, that's what it's for.

Well yes... But ideally not without you pressing any buttons. 

On 01/08/2024 at 13:47, Jocko said:

Check the wiring harness between the A-pillar and the door. There are many posts on here about breakages in the wiring to the plug.

Thanks - that makes a lot of sense. I've had the same issue with various things where the loom runs across a hinge.