Haven't used it for ages but turned it on the other day and it died in the 'erect' position. Is it normally the motor that seizes or worth checking something else first ? Also - is it an MOT failure?
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Rear Wiper - died in the vertical postion!
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Re: Rear Wiper - died in the vertical postion!
Yes it could be the motor but I would check the wiring where it goes from the top of the tailgate into the roof, it’s a weak spot. There are a few wires and the symptoms vary depending on which one has broken.
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Re: Rear Wiper - died in the vertical postion!
As stated above the usual culprit is the rubber connector to the the rear window that wears through causing a short circuit. Take you multimeter or a bulb and check for continuity at the motor connector . If there is no voltage at that point then it is the rubber connector but TBH a visual inspection is sufficient.
No it is not an mot fail if you remove the rear wiper arm.
No it is not an mot fail if you remove the rear wiper arm.
Re: Rear Wiper - died in the vertical postion!
glasgowjim wrote:As stated above the usual culprit is the rubber connector to the the rear window that wears through causing a short circuit. Take you multimeter or a bulb and check for continuity at the motor connector . If there is no voltage at that point then it is the rubber connector but TBH a visual inspection is sufficient.
No it is not an mot fail if you remove the rear wiper arm.
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