Rear wiper doesn't work when reverse gear is selected.

[YaR]

Seems an odd design decision. It works fine in reverse if you turn it on before selecting the R gear, but if you select the gear first it doesn't. Is this normal?

 

[siteguru]

What's a rear wiper?

 

[johnb80]

Does the rear wiper not turn on automatically when you put it in reverse if the windscreen wipers are on? if so selecting reverse and the switching the rear wiper may switch it off? just a thought.

 

[NewMG4me]

What's a rear wiper?

I think its the matchstick size thing installed on the newer cars - it clears just enough so the drivers behind can see you have a 3rd headrest installed

 

[tsedge]

I think its the matchstick size thing installed on the newer cars - it clears just enough so the drivers behind can see you have a 3rd headrest installed

It is a lovely third headrest though - deserves to be shown off at its best!

 

[CooperS]

What's a rear wiper?

Oh dear do I sense a case of wiper envy……..

 

[siteguru]

Oh dear do I sense a case of wiper envy……..

Only from those who do have one.

Perfectly happy without one here.

 

[JonnyG]

It is a lovely third headrest though - deserves to be shown off at its best!

Oh dear I have removed mine for better visibilty ... I keep it stored safely ready for a fifth passenger ready to show off though

 

[CooperS]

Oh dear I have removed mine for better visibilty ... I keep it stored safely ready for a fifth passenger ready to show off though

Done the same but left the wiper, I think its cute……

 

[tsedge]

Who is going to be first to complain to their dealer that they are missing the other two rear wipers for the left and right rear headrests?

 

[Kithmo]

I think the last car I had that didn't have a rear wiper was a 2001 Mk3 Mondeo Ghia V6 saloon.