it's such a relief to have my ride running right. almost 500 miles in the last two days, and just awesome.
my wipers don't return home when you turn them off. Is this common? is there an easy fix? It's not a big deal, but it is a bit annoying.

 

The most common fault is the switch itself. Easy-ish to replace.

There is also a 'park' switch on the motor but they don't seem to fail very often.

As for the switch ....it might be repairable. I fixed one once, years ago, using instructions found online from a Jag outfit. I've long forgotten the details and the web page has been gone for years....but perhaps someone here remembers.

Cheers
DD

 

it could be the wiper switch at the steering column, or the park switch at the wiper motor.

I would start checking at the wiper switch at the steering column. Worn contacts inside the switch case will cause this symptom.

Page 84-1 of the Electrical Section / factory service manual, shows you how to remove the switch.

 

I have a 2006 Newsletter from the Music City (Nashville) Jaguar Club. where it shows how to rebuild the switch.

 

Thank You very much. Have to love technology. I definately remember trying to figure things out when all there was, was the people you know. that wasn't helpful in alot of cases.

 

'Tis that shim glued to the inside of the case that is they key element of the repair.

Cheers
DD

 

The internal wiper switch can be converted from brush type to brushless.
The brushless switch gives you a lifetime of switching.

 

post pictures of the conversion, I have never heard of that one.

 

an old credit card has the right thickness.

 

If someone can post the internal switch parts, I can tell you how to do it.
I have done other brushed switch conversions, for non-automotive brushed switches. It's easy to do. Brushless switches are good for up to 50,000 movements.
Brushless switches come in several styles, sliding and rotary.

 

here's a wiper motor imploded. The brushes are the piece with three wires/connectors.

 

The steering column switch is what I'm referring to.

 

the switch has no brushes, only brass contacts

 

Hope to see the interior of the switch.
I'm curious about upgrading....