Ticking noise from back seat when using wipers.

[David B]

Has anybody experienced a very quiet ticking noise coming from the back seat when using the wipers, it only happens on the adjustable speed setting. Was thinking maybe a relay. Also the rear window washer pump is not working either, maybe they are linked somehow?

 

[Shopkeep]

Has anybody experienced a very quiet ticking noise coming from the back seat when using the wipers, it only happens on the adjustable speed setting. Was thinking maybe a relay. Also the rear window washer pump is not working either, maybe they are linked somehow?

Wiper relays are under the rear seat, that’s what you are hearing.

 

[Clark Kent]

Has anybody experienced a very quiet ticking noise coming from the back seat when using the wipers, it only happens on the adjustable speed setting. Was thinking maybe a relay. Also the rear window washer pump is not working either, maybe they are linked somehow?

There are a few reasons why the rear washer isn't working. The rear washers share the same reservoir with the front washers. If the front is working then it's safe to say you have washer fluid
Trace the 6mm black rubber hose under the back seat and make sure it hasn't separated at a joiner. Look for puddles on the floor. Fill the washer reservoir right up so you can see the level in the filler neck then operate the rear washer for 10 secs or so. If you can hear the pump operating but the fluid level does not drop there is likely an obstruction in the hose.
On my 2Q2023 delivered vehicle the rear window washer hose was tightly wrapped inside the wiring harness to the rear door and was squashed to the point where it stopped working. The fix advised by IA to my agent was to separate the hose from the harness. That's a fair bit of work to split the harness open then wrap it again so if an obstruction seems to be the case for you ask your agent for assistance.

 

[David B]

Wiper relays are under the rear seat, that’s what you are hearing.

Should I be able to hear them but? Or does it mean a faulty one? I don’t really have much of a grasp of auto electrics.

 

[David B]

There are a few reasons why the rear washer isn't working. The rear washers share the same reservoir with the front washers. If the front is working then it's safe to say you have washer fluid
Trace the 6mm black rubber hose under the back seat and make sure it hasn't separated at a joiner. Look for puddles on the floor. Fill the washer reservoir right up so you can see the level in the filler neck then operate the rear washer for 10 secs or so. If you can hear the pump operating but the fluid level does not drop there is likely an obstruction in the hose.
On my 2Q2023 delivered vehicle the rear window washer hose was tightly wrapped inside the wiring harness to the rear door and was squashed to the point where it stopped working. The fix advised by IA to my agent was to separate the hose from the harness. That's a fair bit of work to split the harness open then wrap it again so if an obstruction seems to be the case for you ask your agent for assistance.

Definitely has fluid lol, ok will try that trick, not noticed any leaking and can hear the pump going. It’s due for a service in 2000ks so dealer can sort it out if all else fails.

 

[Shopkeep]

Should I be able to hear them but? Or does it mean a faulty one? I don’t really have much of a grasp of auto electrics.

The sound is normal, a relay is a switch and you are hearing it switch on and off during the intermittent setting. You don’t hear it on the other settings as it’s effectively permanently on.

 

[David B]

The sound is normal, a relay is a switch and you are hearing it switch on and off during the intermittent setting. You don’t hear it on the other settings as it’s effectively permanently on.

Copy, probably always done it. Just didn’t have the radio on today

 

[Shopkeep]

Relays are normally under the bonnet is most cars so you don’t get to hear them tick away.

 

[IslandFalconer]

My rear washer stopped working, hose was disconnected under the hood just behind the reservoir filler neck. The hoses for front and back leave the tank and have a connector. I re connected the hose and put zip ties on the hose to prevent future disconnecting.