wiper problems after replacing cambelt????

[slickus]

hi there, i have only just finnished the 406 and went for my first drive round the block, it drove very well until it started to rain and my wipers didnt work, i returned to my house (slowly) i did not have my multimeter so i went straight for the fuse, i took old one out and it looked fine but i replaced it anyway as i did wipers worked once and stopped again, the fuse is fine and i have had no action from them since, i have had nothing to do with the wipers so i dont think i caused it unless there is an earth for them in engine bay. i have had battery on and off a few times, its a pre face lift with no rain sensor. the washers work and the rear wash and wipe works to, any help would be really apriciated.
many thanks
Andy

[owen_zxtd]

Hi Andy,

If your fuse is OK, and you haven't disturbed any earths in the engine bay, I wonder if it could be a control unit for the wipers that is at fault. This would contain electronics, and there is a small chance that it could have been affected by disconnecting and reconnecting the battery. I remember having a similar problem with a Peugeot 405 and having to replace the control unit (but this was a long time ago). You'll probably be able to get one from the scrappy for not much at all.