Rear wiper not working?

2005 AUDI A3
100,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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REMIGIO47
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Bought a new rear wiper motor but the new one doesn't seem to work either.
Checked voltage on connector and out of 4 pins I have 3 hot and one min all showing 14volt. But when I use the switch, the voltage doesn't disappear, nor does it change on any on the pins. If I remove the fuse, voltage only disappears on 1 pin which is the on supply. What could be the problem? And if I have constant voltage why does the motor, especially the new one, doesn't work?
Mar 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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The wiper is run through the vehicle electrical system control module, which is run by 5 fuses. here is a guide to help you test the fuses and the rear wiper wiring diagram so you can see how the system works and which fuses to check.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

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Mar 2, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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REMIGIO47
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Hi Ken, thanks for your reply. Not sure if you know that I have 14 volts on 3 of my 4 pins but the new and old motor still won't work. Do you think that the new motor could also be defect? When I turn the switch off, there is still 14 volts. Only when I remove the fuse left of the steering wheel one pin loses its 14 volt and that is the power pin, and not the speed pins from the connector. It's my rear wiper I am busy with.
Mar 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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The blk/yel wire will have 12 volts, (14 volts while the engine is running), the motor is controlled through the "vehicle electrical system control module" I would check the main ground at the motor which is the brn wire, please unplug the wiring connector before testing, here is a guide to help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Connect the lead to power to check for ground. Let me know :)
Mar 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM