Speed sensitive windscreen wiper

[AndyLotus]

Generally I've been impressed with the electric system on the Excel, especially after standing a while, however:

I did the new engines first oil change at the weekend as it's now done 500 miles. Also fitted an oil cooler thermostat at the same time. Anyhow, now I can use 4k rpm as my limit instead of 3.
Everytime I took the engine up to my self imposed redline the windscreen wiper performs 2 sweeps.

Very weird......
I don't think that's a design feature.

[crofty1984]

It's just wagging its finger at you during break-in.

[Lotus-e-Clan]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[AndyLotus]

I was hoping someone might say that: "that's the old whatsit doodah causing that, often happens at 4k rpm, what you need to do is......."

Ok it wasn't going to happen like that was it

[amarshall]

It'll be the costin relay.

[AndyLotus]

As in 'costin a packet to fix'???

[amarshall]

As in 'costin a packet to fix'???

You've found it, I guess.

[Boomer]

Hi Andy, the car did this with me a couple of times when I owned it but not when it was running. I experienced it when jump starting the car after being stood. Never investigated it as it was so infrequent.
Cheers, ben