I have just replaced both my contact plate and also the 3 pin switch that has retracting brass pins, this is the one which is situated on the hatch of the 5 door MK 6 escort.
I replaced them as I was having problems with the rear windscreen wiper not operating plus the lights coming on inside the car on the switches for both the rear window heater and rear fog light when I try to operate the rear windscreen wiper.
I am also having problems with internal electric boot switch also, I am thinking it might be an earth problem, I have tried following some of the earth contacts and cleaned them up, but obviously since the problem is still present, then I must be missing something.
Also I have noticed that If I try and operate the rear wiper and hit the rear fog light button, the wiper move a bit, but very sluggish.
Been at it all morning and a bit frustrated at the moment, so any help would be most welcome.
TIA
Tony