Wipers not working

Post by **pip** » Thu Nov 20, 2003 6:15 pm

The Wipers seam to be give up on me.They work a bit with a little nudge but you got to nudge again to go back to resting place.There is power there........maybe a bit of WD40 in the right place ...but where is the right place

Ta v.much

Pip

Post by **Scott** » Fri Nov 21, 2003 2:23 am

Pip,
Check the wiring at the motor, it might have a bad earth & moving the arms manually might just earth the motor temporarily.
If this is all OK, then it sounds like very bad contacts inside the wiper motor. It will need dismantling & cleaning up inside.
If the motor is getting very hot when turned on, then maybe the wiper rack is partially seized - very unlikely but worth a thought.

Post by **pip** » Fri Nov 21, 2003 5:14 am

Thanks for your prompt reply,I'll go & have a look after work today....if the rain holds off

Pip

Post by **Kevin** » Fri Nov 21, 2003 9:19 am

Remember to mark the cover position before you take it of as it affects the parking position of the wipers.

Post by **pip** » Fri Nov 21, 2003 4:06 pm

Looks like it was bad connection,sorted now.

cheers
Pip