308 delay wipers relay clicking

Hello from Germany,

this relay is a highly old fashioned design, because it is not comparable with modern electronic wiper relays. It's an old electromechanical thing once manufactured by Marelli. And believe it or not; it is still available from a russian manufacturer.
Reason for this is - I believe - because it was also found in some earlier Fiat 124. And because Lada in Russia has built the 124 under license from Fiat, I think, that the wiper relay is aftermarket Lada equipment.
You can buy such a relay; the internals are absolutely o.k. and nicely done. If the cyrillic labelling disturbs, you can swap the original Marelli relay housing.


Maybe you have to open the housing anyway, because there's some adjustment needed on the delay contact. This works with a heating coil and a bimetal contact. Like I said, VERY oldfashioned

Once I tried to rebuild my wiring harness for use with a modern electronic wiper relay, but for this there are extensive modifications needed.

Best Regards

Martin

 

Do a quick check wiht the wiper speed switch in the console. I had the exact same problem in my 308. I was thinking it was in the relay or stalk, but then traced it down to dirt in the contact of the switch in the console.

 

Bill, if you need the wiring diagram of the wiper circuit I would gladly scan it and send it to you. Just send me a PM with your e-Mail address.

Best Regards

Martin