01 ZX3 Rear wiper and hatch non function

[dcwpainting]

I have an 01 ZX3 the rear wiper and the hatch switch do not work I suspect there is a short in the wiring but would like more ideas or information before I rip the car apart. Are there known problems with these not functioning after a while? i can still get into the hatch but i must use the key. are there any other possibilities that could explain both not working short of coincidence.

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[evanmdzx3]

i dont know if there is one for this problem but have you checked fuses?

[Redzx]

check fuses then go to the connector there is a simple method that you should always follow when checking electrical problems always check the easy fix first

[TerryB]

Start at the hatch wiring for the wiper. The button on the dash for the hatch are known to fail. Sometimes a cleaning helps.

[dcwpainting]

thank you Fuses have checked out in the past been living with the problem for about a year now

[GreySkorpion]

Originally Posted by TerryB

Start at the hatch wiring for the wiper. The button on the dash for the hatch are known to fail. Sometimes a cleaning helps.

^^^^^This, every time you have an electrical problem with a hatchback, this is the first place to look, its been said over and over..........goodluck (and yes, mine did the same cracking and I had all kinds of electrical surges and odd behavior)

[keith4594]

mine didnt work because the rubber seal on the outside was lifted a little and water kept seeping in and cause the cogs to seize up with muck,grime and rust

keith4594