Corolla Rear Wiper Fault

[codface]

Hi

I would like to ask if anyone has any ideas as to the fault with my 1997 Corolla rear wash/wipe.

The wiper motor does not stop running after the switch is turned off. It continues to wipe although in a jerky action, for various lengths of time upto several minutes. At my MOT the dealer suggested it could require a replacement motor. But I would like to ask a few people any other suggestions before I try and source one, just in case it isn't.

If any thoughts along the lines of a relay fault are possible, could you tell me where the relay can be found.

Many thanks

[RedNeck 92 Gti-16]

One of mine did this. It was really annoying. Jerkin around like it was having a fit.. Turned out to be a loose earth from the wiper motor in the hatch itself, after a few journey's resulted in prying the velour'd cardboard panel off the inside of the hatch and ripping the connector out.

Finally i removed the panel, only to find the loose earthing bolt. Mind you, i broke a few clips in the panel. So be careful when prising the panel away!!