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A Windscreen Wiper Interfering with the Indicators on a Jeep Compass

Model: Jeep Compass MK 49, MK 1 - Years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Part: Windshield wipers

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In this video, you will see a strange problem on this Jeep Compass: almost every time the indicators are activated, the windscreen wipers also turn on. This does not happen every time, which complicates diagnosing the fault. Remove the indicator switch assembly; you will need a 15 mm Torx screwdriver and two Philips screws.

You will then discover the wires, but see that the component appears to be covered in something sticky and seems to be made of a material that is decidedly not durable enough to withstand thousands of cycles; however, there is little we can do about this.

Clean it thoroughly and refit it, hoping it will work.

And indeed, it seems to do so.


Updated on 20 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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