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PostPosted: Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:30 pm 
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hi all just a thought if anyone has had a problem with the wipers just stopped working on way back from MOT ? i can hear the motor , but nothings turning any idea please any info would be appreciated many thanks dave


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 10:02 am 
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We had a similar problem a few weeks ago when a driver tried to use the wipers when they were frosted to the screen. The linkage from the motor to the wipers had popped off. It is a ball and socket connection.

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 11:10 am 
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grandad wrote:
We had a similar problem a few weeks ago when a driver tried to use the wipers when they were frosted to the screen. The linkage from the motor to the wipers had popped off. It is a ball and socket connection.

Agree with that, but some have an easy sheer bolt, both "give up" to prevent the motor burning out.

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 12:02 pm 
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Sometimes the Nylon or alloy drive gears goes in the motor, the gears teeth just wear through use and one day they'll be working and next day they won't, the motor will still work but it'll have no drive.


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 3:35 pm 
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had a car once that did that frequently it was just a case of open the bonnet and pop the socket back into place but due to wear it used to do it frequently until i had the whole lot replaced (very expensive!!!!!!!)

alternatively it might be possible to get the assembly off a scrap car if it is not a newish model and fit it

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 6:39 pm 
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hi all
many thanks for all your replies -)) will check all your answers out and post my findings many thanks dave


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PostPosted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 10:43 pm 
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edders23 wrote:
had a car once that did that frequently it was just a case of open the bonnet and pop the socket back into place but due to wear it used to do it frequently until i had the whole lot replaced (very expensive!!!!!!!)

alternatively it might be possible to get the assembly off a scrap car if it is not a newish model and fit it


These are an alternative to replacing the full linkage.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... p&_sacat=0


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