My Wipers stopped working and so did the washers, so I replaced the blown fuse.
Fuse blew again after 1 quick test, so it looks like something more serious.
As per http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...32&hl=wiper
I took the wiper asembley off and dismantled the wiper motor. There is plenty of brushes left, so I cleaned them, and the armature with some solvent. After re-assembly I connected the wiper motor to a spare battery and tested it as per the Repair manual (using pins 1 and 2/3 for slow/fast speeds). It works fine and I also measured that it draws 2 or 4 amps depending on speed, drawing a litle more current upon start up. I ran it for at least a minute, no problem and also several short bursts.
I do not think that it is the wiper motor which is blowing the fuse?
This is a Mark III '95 car, I think the assembly is the same as Mk II/I.
Has any one had a similair problem?
Does any one have any suggestions of what else I can check or test or do?
There is another motor on the wiper assembly, for parking the wipers I think, but I can not find and info on net or in repair manual (mechanical and electrical) about it.
At the moment I am driving about with no wipers and a bucket of water/sponge in the boot.
MANY THANKS in advance for any help at all?