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by dec76jay
Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:42 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: '83 GTV6 wiper problem
Replies: 9
Views: 5924

Re: '83 GTV6 wiper problem

Yeah i know... the years haven't been good to me!! :cry: You may see my Alfa driving around Sydney in a few years time. I'm looking to emmigrate in 2010/11. Found out it cost around £900 to ship my car to Oz.
by dec76jay
Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:57 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: '83 GTV6 wiper problem
Replies: 9
Views: 5924

Re: '83 GTV6 wiper problem

All sorted now Grant, Thanks for the heads up!
Jay
by dec76jay
Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:54 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: Identify this relay ?
Replies: 12
Views: 10360

Re: Identify this relay ?

Managed to locate the relay and mine too was full of brown water. Let it dry for a bit, popped it back in and now all fine. Read somewhere that you can mount it upside down so that the connecters are pointing down but ive found that you wont be able to close the fusebox if you do this. Will post a p...
by dec76jay
Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:08 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: Identify this relay ?
Replies: 12
Views: 10360

Re: Identify this relay ?

Hi guys,

I have the very same problem with the wipers. Need to get to the relay.

Where is the relay on a rhd car? Is it drivers side, above the fuse box or passenger side by the wiper motor?
by dec76jay
Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:10 pm
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: '83 GTV6 wiper problem
Replies: 9
Views: 5924

Re: '83 GTV6 wiper problem

Thanks chaps for all your help. Car is now garaged so nice and dry now! So how do I get to the relay itself ? Do I have to butcher the dash or can I get to it via the fuse box? Also, s it easy to disconnect and subsequently reconnect? I thought the relay box was the red/black connecters about 3-4in ...
by dec76jay
Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:40 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: '83 GTV6 wiper problem
Replies: 9
Views: 5924

Re: '83 GTV6 wiper problem

The car was originally black, but some numb-nuts had it resprayed 'Rover Poseidon Green' a few years back.... God knows why?? Engine is sweet as a nut and only done 6000miles in the last 9 years going by the old mot's. I live in sunny Bristol, England so its rather damp (well, wet) here. Going to cl...
by dec76jay
Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:05 am
Forum: Fuel, Electrical & ignition (stock Bosch)
Topic: '83 GTV6 wiper problem
Replies: 9
Views: 5924

'83 GTV6 wiper problem

Hi chaps Ive just bought an '83 GTV6 (sound is fantastic :D ) and have my 1st electrical gremiln and was wondering if anyone can help? The wipers do not switch off if I put them on and only stop when I turn off the ignition. Also, they come on if I accelerate too hard or turn right rather vigorously...