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What is the fault, far too much to read? is it the motor or linkage? easy or difficult fix?

 

Seizing linkage, go tell a neighbour...maybe he'll read up on it for you.

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iirc if you do a search in the faqs in tech section there will be a fix for you.
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Read the guidelines for trainee members

 

Also when someone says read the FAQ or search because there are tons of posts on the subject don't be surprised at someone's reaction when you say "What is the fault, far too much to read? " :rolleyes:

 

People give their time here for free, and its far too valuable to give every newbie their own customised detailed treatise for something that is asked almost on a daily basis.

 

So in this case RTFAQ....it may even tell you how to fix your problem..... :16:

 

 

 

....and welcome to the forum ;)

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Posted
Read the guidelines for trainee members

 

Also when someone says read the FAQ or search because there are tons of posts on the subject don't be surprised at someone's reaction when you say "What is the fault, far too much to read? " :rolleyes:

 

People give their time here for free, and its far too valuable to give every newbie their own customised detailed treatise for something that is asked almost on a daily basis.

 

So in this case RTFAQ....it may even tell you how to fix your problem..... :16:

 

 

 

....and welcome to the forum ;)

 

Ok thanks, may as well just ask all newbies to trawl through previous posts then, as i'm sure most common faults have been discussed. Kind of pointless having a forum then.

Just post a FAQ rather than letting peole post threads.

I'm more than happy to read through posts, but when 70% of the thread is non related to its title, kind of makes it hard work!

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Is this be cruel to newbies week ?....remember we were all newbies once.

 

The FAQ is not very indicated to and moist new members do not know of its existence.

 

I know we see the same questions time and time again but new members may think that their problem is unique.

 

Can we try to be a little more understanding.

 

Just my little bit of advice.......before it gets out of hand again and we start talking "pizza's".

 

Kev

Posted
The FAQ is not very indicated to and moist new members do not know of its existence.

 

 

thats why the link is in my signature :16: :16: ;) :16:

Posted
Great forum, why not just put a title RTFM! Like i say a bit too much chit chat rather than direct helpfull text. Ahh well only asked the question.

 

chit chat as you call it is what keeps a forum going, along side members helping each other.There is banter in all walks of life.

 

WE are here to help and most of what we know has been passed down from one member to another or learnt the hard way.

 

A smell of burning i would guess would point towards the motor being burnt out.Usually there are symptoms before this happens.

 

yes we were all new once, and usually newbies dont bother with searching and post their problems..this is fine.But you have searched, but didnt like the banter in the threads so didnt bother reading the threads..that is what got some members backs up.

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The FAQ is not very indicated to and moist new members do not know of its existence.

 

 

thats why the link is in my signature :16: :16: ;) :16:

 

Any chance of it being linked at the top of each page.....like, Live Chat, Arcade etc ?

 

p.s. I am going to put the FAQ in my sig too ( it might remind me to read it as well ).

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p.s. I am going to put the FAQ in my sig too ( it might remind me to read it as well ).

 

 

copy cat :16: :16: ;) :16:

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And I have my car details in my sig. as well....... :16:

 

so did I until some incompetent edited it :16: :16:

Posted
Thanks for the help, i,ll remove the linkage from the car. Is it just a case of repsitioning the wipers on the shaft in their home position after reassembly or is it a little more complicated?
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It is an idea to mark on the screen where the wipers llay, and also make sure the linkage is in the park position before you put it back into the car, you do this by connecting it up.then carefully holding it and turn the ignition to the first click, if the linkage is out of sync it will go into the correct position.Watch your fingers.
Posted
The FAQ is not very indicated to and moist new members do not know of its existence.

 

Kev

 

moist hey ? ........ give it a few posts and then what happens? :16: .....

Posted (edited)

OK, I SCREWED UP, rEMOVED IT ALL OK, BUT WHEN TRYING TO FREE THE SEIZED SHAFT THE ALLOY MAIN COLLAR BROKE?

sO GUESS I NEED A NEW ONE, I HEAR SOMEONE SAID vw ARE CHEAPER, I HAVE A 98 gALAXY 2.0 PETROL, HOW DO I FIND THE vw EQUIV?

Ford want

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Posted

Sorry to hear that it is broken, you will be looking at a couple of hundred quid for a new one IIRC.How did you manage to break it?.You didnt try and force it did you??

Not sure what the eqiv part number is, but im sure if you give VW a call and tell them what you have they may be able to help., failing that..they do crop up on ebay or sometimes in breakers yards.

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I,d just like to say thanks to everyone who helped in the above matter.

It was the passenger side that had seized.

Having broken it and replaced with a new one i still wanted to release the old one. Well it was really seized, eventually got it out using a vice. If only i'd have taken a bit more time i'd be

Edited by paulpa66

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