2007 S60 Wipers have a mind of their own

MadogV · Post by **MadogV** » 24 Sep 2014, 20:23

Just purchased a 2007 S60 2.5T and I have noticed that if you turn the wipers on they will not shut off. They will run at different intervals and stop at different places on the windshield. The only thing that I have found to work is turning off the car for a long period of time when the blades are at the lowest position. The wiper lever on the column does absolutely nothing once they have been turned on.

Post by **JRL** » 24 Sep 2014, 21:20

Sounds like the rain sensor button is somehow stuck in the on position, you may need a new stalk

MadogV · Post by **MadogV** » 24 Sep 2014, 21:36

Unfortunately this car does not have the rain sensor that I am aware of.

draser · Post by **draser** » 25 Sep 2014, 19:29

Sounds like bad wiper motor.. Switches in the cam mechanism stuck closed.. Hence stopping wherever on the glass. I'd get the wiring diagram, remove motor and test to confirm.

Post by **DGM** » 27 Sep 2014, 05:30

I would have a look at the wiper arms linkage first. Generally the linkage arm pivots need to be cleaned and lubricated. Most likely the mechanism is partially stuck and it resists against motor operation.

MadogV · Post by **MadogV** » 28 Sep 2014, 18:43

Thanks for the replies, i am going to try to get to this next weekend and will post what i find.

MadogV · Post by **MadogV** » 18 Oct 2014, 22:46

The motor and stalk made no difference, does anyone have another suggestion?

Post by **JRL** » 19 Oct 2014, 06:07

Yes, take it to get the stored codes read, (Volvo dealer or someone with a VIDA DICE set up)