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Hi Phil, Did you have any luck sourcing a replacement - only mine has broken also - one of the side plugs has come off after it was knocked by my daughter! Thanks.

Just to update - rear wiper is has been and still working fine so WD40 did the trick. A note to all - if your tailgate washer isn't squirting very well its likely that the hose is leaking over the wiper motor each time you squirt so recommend getting it secured as will be cheaper than a new motor!

Thanks Mirez, the jet is working fine now it has been re-attached properly - but wiper is still being temperamental again! still only working when it feels like it so may have been too late to save the motor - i'll have keep a look out for a replacement. Although if i cant find one at a good price i'll just invest in some Rain-X :(

the washer only squirted up a couple of inches if that so wont miss it! - i've used the washer since repair and it is now squirting half way up the window which explains the leak causing it to have a loss of pressure.

Got an auto electrician around today, he said the loom and wires were all fine - which was good news. He found the fault which it seemed water from the washer pipe (next to the motor) had got into the motor and started to corrode, he cleaned and wd40'd it and all is now working fine . £50 well spent - peace of mind that the wiring is all ok and managed to hopefully save the motor - wont use the rear washer as pretty useless anyway!

Thanks for your comments - My local garage checked it today and said there isnt a fault in the switch or at the wiper motor as all came out okay in the checks, suggested that it was in the wiring loom that runs along the length of the car - although i dont know if he checked under the rubber covers at the top of the tailgate which has been mentioned on here? As there is a rubber cover on each side going into the tailgate - which side would be for the wipers? would i be correct in thinking the drivers side ? what is the technique in taking the rubber off, as i pinched / pulled the top part and it came off from the body - although quite stiff, i could see only the wires - but not a connection to anything, i couldn't get the other end of the rubber cover off that attaches to the tailgate and didnt want to force it(didnt want to do any damage as can live without just the wiper!)? is there a technique to getting the other end of the rubber cover off or just brute force? and what will i find under there - is there a connection point for the loom - will all be revealed? Thanks.

okay thanks, I have it booked in at my local garage tomorrow to take a look. Although wiper has worked fine for two days since i booked it in!! it decided not to work this evening - very strange !!

Hi, I have seen some of the other topics about the rear wiper and the faults with the wiring into the tailgate. However,not sure if this applies to mine as the last week when i turn the wiper on sometimes it works and works fine - but on the same journey i will again go to turn the wiper on and it wont work, i'll try it again 10 minutes later and it will work - very strange - any thoughts?? Thanks for all feedback, it is always appreciated. ('04 reg 2.3 Ghia)

Hi,I have an 04 Mark 2 and regularly head down to the Alps - i can recommend these from experience and used them for the past few years www.autosock.co.uk They are very easy to put on and very good even in light & deep snow. I have just invested in some Nokian WRG2 tyres for this years trip as my Michelins were next to useless on anything other than wet / dry tarmac! The Nokians have good reviews and good for both Winter & Summer driving. Cheers

Update - all completed, spindles greased and pleased to say wipers are now working fine. I also took the opportunity to Waxoyl the suspension turrets / mounting bolts (not sure what they're called!) as they were covered in surface rust - it seems water runs down from screen and sits in them. Thanks for message response and all the information on this site. ;)

okay thanks again, I will update as to how i get on.

Hi Chris, thanks for confirming that. The wipers are lined up okay in the down position so will get the linkage off to take a look, have a neighbour that has repaired the linkage on his and kind enough to help. Do you know if you can buy replacement bushes if required (as haven't been able to find any on line) or is it a case of a new unit? Thanks again for your assistance, much appreciated.

Thank you, just like to clarify that as the speed of my wipers don't seem to bad (at moment) would it still be the linkage seizing that is causing the wiper to stop short from the A pillar before returning? Are there any sensors or regulators in there or is the movement governed just by the linkage?

Hi all, I have a 2004 Galaxy and it noticed today that the drivers side wiper is stopping a couple of inches shorter from the A pillar than it should do before returning, the passenger side wiper is extending okay. I have read about the problems with the spindles and linkage seizing and instructions on removing and repairing the linkage but to be honest i'm not too confident to fully dismantle the unit! I have read that as motor is working it could just be a case of the spindles needing lubricating to get the wiper fully functional. Is this a likely diagnosis and if so does anyone have any simple step by step instructions to lubricate the spindles? Many thanks in advance.