Posts: 275 Date: Sep 6, 2005 Views: 113 Quote | ReplyRE: error 1160 this will probably be the small microswitch that controls the wiper blade assembly. i put money on this being covered in wiper fluid and the outer casing has melted. just take the casing off and relocate the switch. easy
Posts: 16 Date: Oct 17, 2005 Views: 65 Quote | ReplyRE: error 1160 using a flat head screwdriver, remove the 'spit cup' next to the wiping area and you will see the switch.
I got the error again and sure enough the switch casing came right off. It says in the thread I should relocate the switch? Wouldn't that make the switch inop? I see it gets switched when the wipers go around by a little clip.