Wiper won't stop wiping
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From: Mableton, Georgia
1999 ML 320 & 2000 CLK 430 Convertible
Wiper won't stop wiping
Hi Guys,
I've been searching various forums for the past couple of hours for an answer to this question. It appears that others have had this problem, but no solutions have been noted as of yet. So, here goes my attempt at getting an answer.
I have a 2000 CLK 430 Convertible. I was out driving and, after making a hard stop at a stop light, the wiper came on. It started wiping as though I had placed it in the intermittent position. I confirmed the wiper was still in the "0" but it would not stop wiping. I wondered if the car was equipped with a rain sensor that caused the problem, but it shouldn't work in the off position regardless of the presence of a rain sensor.
If anyone knows the probably cause and solution, I'd appreciate your help.
Tennisguy
I've been searching various forums for the past couple of hours for an answer to this question. It appears that others have had this problem, but no solutions have been noted as of yet. So, here goes my attempt at getting an answer.
I have a 2000 CLK 430 Convertible. I was out driving and, after making a hard stop at a stop light, the wiper came on. It started wiping as though I had placed it in the intermittent position. I confirmed the wiper was still in the "0" but it would not stop wiping. I wondered if the car was equipped with a rain sensor that caused the problem, but it shouldn't work in the off position regardless of the presence of a rain sensor.
If anyone knows the probably cause and solution, I'd appreciate your help.
Tennisguy
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hey bro i know that it is an option as i have it on my car. however, think it might have something to do with one of the relays or switches as it wont work if the wiper is in the "O" position. try disconnect the battery for 30 min. make sure you do not close the trunk or you wont be able to open it.
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First, I'd unplug the rain sensor. If it continued to run I'd unplug the switch.
If it's the sensor, that's part number 2108205710. It retails for $190 at the dealer, or $150 w/MBCA discount. If it's the sensor harness, that's part number 2085405608. It retails for under $10. If it's the wiper switch, that is part number 2105450110. It retails for $85 at the dealer, or $67 w/MBCA discount.
If it's the sensor, that's part number 2108205710. It retails for $190 at the dealer, or $150 w/MBCA discount. If it's the sensor harness, that's part number 2085405608. It retails for under $10. If it's the wiper switch, that is part number 2105450110. It retails for $85 at the dealer, or $67 w/MBCA discount.
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First, I'd unplug the rain sensor. If it continued to run I'd unplug the switch.
If it's the sensor, that's part number 2108205710. It retails for $190 at the dealer, or $150 w/MBCA discount. If it's the sensor harness, that's part number 2085405608. It retails for under $10. If it's the wiper switch, that is part number 2105450110. It retails for $85 at the dealer, or $67 w/MBCA discount.
If it's the sensor, that's part number 2108205710. It retails for $190 at the dealer, or $150 w/MBCA discount. If it's the sensor harness, that's part number 2085405608. It retails for under $10. If it's the wiper switch, that is part number 2105450110. It retails for $85 at the dealer, or $67 w/MBCA discount.
DAMN GOOD INFO!!!
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Hi Guys,
I was reading in another forum that dirt can sometimes get into the combination/wiper switch and cause problems. So I popped the cap off the switch in hopes of finding dirt and resolving my problem. To my surprise, I found no dirt at all. The assembly actually looked very, very clean. However, when I place the cap back on the switch and stuck the key in the ignition, my problem was gone. I'm not sure if something was out of line or if the dirt popped out without me knowing it or if it was all a dream and I'm going to wake up in a few minutes to find the problem still exists. But for right now, the problem is gone.
Thanks for your help.
Tennisguy
I was reading in another forum that dirt can sometimes get into the combination/wiper switch and cause problems. So I popped the cap off the switch in hopes of finding dirt and resolving my problem. To my surprise, I found no dirt at all. The assembly actually looked very, very clean. However, when I place the cap back on the switch and stuck the key in the ignition, my problem was gone. I'm not sure if something was out of line or if the dirt popped out without me knowing it or if it was all a dream and I'm going to wake up in a few minutes to find the problem still exists. But for right now, the problem is gone.
Thanks for your help.
Tennisguy
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1999 ML 320 & 2000 CLK 430 Convertible
The cheap fixes never give you problems. It's the expensive ones, especially when done by the dealer, that seem to come back over and over again until you discover the cheap fix.
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I know this a real old post, but now I have same problem. Is this switch the actual stalk? Open the end of it? TIA
Hi Guys,
I was reading in another forum that dirt can sometimes get into the combination/wiper switch and cause problems. So I popped the cap off the switch in hopes of finding dirt and resolving my problem. To my surprise, I found no dirt at all. The assembly actually looked very, very clean. However, when I place the cap back on the switch and stuck the key in the ignition, my problem was gone. I'm not sure if something was out of line or if the dirt popped out without me knowing it or if it was all a dream and I'm going to wake up in a few minutes to find the problem still exists. But for right now, the problem is gone.
Thanks for your help.
Tennisguy
I was reading in another forum that dirt can sometimes get into the combination/wiper switch and cause problems. So I popped the cap off the switch in hopes of finding dirt and resolving my problem. To my surprise, I found no dirt at all. The assembly actually looked very, very clean. However, when I place the cap back on the switch and stuck the key in the ignition, my problem was gone. I'm not sure if something was out of line or if the dirt popped out without me knowing it or if it was all a dream and I'm going to wake up in a few minutes to find the problem still exists. But for right now, the problem is gone.
Thanks for your help.
Tennisguy
