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Tech help needed for DIY rear wiper

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DIY fitting a rear wiper to my bus, got the motor all fitted and working, but just looking for some answers :? .

There are two wires on the motor (plus the earth), one appears to be power in, the other power out, does this go to the washer pump power to operate that?

Wiring route from front to back, I think it is down the N/S roof?, does it go all the way and then down the A pilar? And am I correct its just one wire?

According to my manual, the washer bottle is fitted behind a panel on the O/S, thats a long run for the water pipe, any other suggestions as to where people have fitted it?
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I think the washer works indepenent of the wiper motor but works from the same relay via a green/white wire from E7 on the relay panel.
The two wires from the motor, green/black on term 53 goes to E2 on the relay panel and the black/grey on term 53a goes to E8. Best route is probably as you suggest through the roof and down A pillar.
Location of the washer tank is best in the side panel. It is safe from damage. You may be able to make one to fit in the tailgate but it would unbalance the door when full of water.
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Most wipers have a permanent live (via ignition switch) so that they self park.

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