The manual I have does not cover the 220d, only the 240d. Are the wipers on the 220d electric? They are so quiet that I suspect vacuum operation. They did stop working today, so now they are dangerously quiet!! If electric, I would look at the relay first, but where is the relay?

Update: The relay was bad. Capacitor wires broken and the switch gear is bad. Will need to replace it.

yes, they're elrectric. Check the fuse

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

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Will check fuse tomorrow, but still am interested in knowing where the relay is located.

what year 220d?

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'84 300SD 119KMi (Liesl der Diesel)
'84 300D 326KMi when the oil left (former parts car)
'82 300SD 253KMi (new parts car)

located behind the dashboard--it's six metal pin relay, plus one dummy pin

1973 220d.

My son is getting frustrated with the car because it constantly needs maintenance. When he looked at it I warned him of the age, manufacturer, and fuel type...it is not a Japanese, no-fuss, 3 year old car. The thing will require constant upkeep, just the way it is. Looks like mom is on his side and he will be trading his 220d for my 89 Volvo. Hate the thought of a winter without the Volvo, but at least the Mercedes has style!

consider it an upgrade for you

The wiper relay is bad. Tried to fix it, but to no avail. Will order a new one soon.

This car is a riot to drive. Kind of like a motorcycle. All you hear when running down the road is the engine and road noise. I love it!

My 74 240D wipers are inoperative as well. It keeps blowing the fuse. Mine is getting jammed in the linkages. The motor is fine and the relay is fine. I disconnected the linkage from motor, now I only drive it when there is no rain.

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If it's an automatic, couldn't you just keep using the foot pedal for it? (I've always thought this feature one of the coolest on the 220D.) A great work out while u drive!

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1987 300TD; 166,000 mi/267151 Km - had to make room for the dog
1973 220D; mileage ??????
1978 300D; 178,000

I would agree, that foot operated washer/wiper mode was the niftiest intermittent wiper design ever!!! Sure miss it on the 123, especially since intermittent mode is currently out altogether.....

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1961 190Db retired
1968 220D/8 325,000
1983 300D 164,150