Yes , it shorts out the sensor on the boot latch as it drips. I did all the above to mine as a temporary fix 10 months ago ........ still like it now ,lol,
but the alarm has not gone off since.
As said common problem. Disconnect the washer pipe from the rear wiper motor, block it off & zip tie it well out the way. Dry it well using paper
towel & a hair dryer . There are a few threads on here regarding this problem. In the end you will need a new rear wiper motor because the seal has...
Sometimes they get out of sync . Open & close them fully on the switch, holding the switch for a few seconds when fully open or closed. Don't know if it will solve your problem but its worth a try .
Most common problem is the rear washer wiper leaking, dripping onto the boot latch causing the solenoid to short thinking the boot is open
& sets off the alarm . Temporary fix remove the panel inside the boot to access the wiper motor , remove the washer pipe & zip tie the pipe
well out the way...
Take the bulbs out of the holders clean with a cloth & WD40, dirtier / corroded connections clean with fine wet & dry.
Check the earth connections , clean with fine wet & dry , when you have replaced them smear with a bit of grease to protect & help keep moisture out. Probably wouldn't hurt to...
Bad connection / bad earth . I would start just by checking & cleaning all connections & bulb holders. A squirt of WD40 might help whilst your at it !!
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