Wipers.....please Help!

[richiepenny]

Hi all. Im wondering if anyone can help me with my wiper problem.

when I switch them on they stick straight away, it seems like the motor isnt powerfull enough because if i lift the arms the wipers move properly, but as soon as i put the wipers back onto the glass they stick again

Im a complete newbie lol so any help would be fantastic???????

Thanks :P

[Caff]

Had this twice. Your wiper mechanism is seizing. The motor can just about cope if the blades have no resistance but put them on the glass and everything stops. Sometimes you get a tiny amount of movement.

Search for "Wiper Linkage" on this forum. I know Mumof4 wrote on this in 2006.

Spraying the linkage with WD40 or the like is a waste of time. Our linkage was very difficult to get apart as it was well and truly seized. On reassembly the second time around we used good quality waterproof wheel bearing grease and hopefully we won't have to take it all apart again. All I would recommend is sort it asap as the poor old motor must be suffering trying to move those blades!

Also this is a good opportunity to change the pollen filter.

[Richard gal]

Had this twice. Your wiper mechanism is seizing. The motor can just about cope if the blades have no resistance but put them on the glass and everything stops. Sometimes you get a tiny amount of movement.

Search for "Wiper Linkage" on this forum. I know Mumof4 wrote on this in 2006.

Spraying the linkage with WD40 or the like is a waste of time. Our linkage was very difficult to get apart as it was well and truly seized. On reassembly the second time around we used good quality waterproof wheel bearing grease and hopefully we won't have to take it all apart again. All I would recommend is sort it asap as the poor old motor must be suffering trying to move those blades!

Also this is a good opportunity to change the pollen filter.

 

 

I had this recently, take off the arms (put masking tape on screen and mark where they park first!), remove engine cover thing and the secondary bulkhead.

 

Undo 3/4 bolts and it comes off, you then fiddle all the wiring stuff of it.

 

As its still moving you should be able to get it apart and clean up the 2 spindles and grease them and refit it all. (a circlip keeps the spindles in, dont loose it when you push it off!)

[srafferty]

My 01 Mk2 wipers are working but a little "juttery" when working. I wonder if this is the first sign of a similar problem? :P

[Vince]

I had a problem with slow wipers, did all the work on the spindles only to find I had a lazy motor, so ended up with a new motor, but try servcing the spindles first.

 

Vince.

[richiepenny]

Thank all of you for your help this has given me lots to think about......just need to find the time to strip it all down and re-assemble. Again thank you so much ill let you know how i get on :)!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jimbo73]

Thank all of you for your help this has given me lots to think about......just need to find the time to strip it all down and re-assemble. Again thank you so much ill let you know how i get on :)!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

It took me about 4 hours start to finish, and that was taking my time....

 

You need to make sure you follow the superb thread by MuMof4.

 

If you do that you cant go wrong.

[nkp1962]

Thank all of you for your help this has given me lots to think about......just need to find the time to strip it all down and re-assemble. Again thank you so much ill let you know how i get on :)!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

It took me about 4 hours start to finish, and that was taking my time....

 

You need to make sure you follow the superb thread by MuMof4.

 

If you do that you cant go wrong.

 

Link to Mumof4 thread here (been looking as mine have siezed & burnt out motor (& control)

 

http://www.fordgalaxy.org.uk/ford/index.php?showtopic=7898

[nkp1962]

OMG - first post - forgotten about that :)

[mumof4]

By eck...that thread i did certainly gets some use. I'm glad its off some use. :lol:

 

I do remember doing the linkage quite well.Not something i will ever forget.

 

Gawd what a laff..well, i can laff now.LOL.

 

Good luck to all who do this..and remember..dont whack the spindles with a hammer to get them out. They can break and if you break them, you could be looking at a hefty bill for a new linkage.

[mumof4]

im just re read my old thread, ...by eck i was a dunce back then.Learnt a fair bit in the last 3 years, and know a lot more now than i did then.

 

It was a giggle. :lol:

[richiepenny]

Well. I have to say I am amazed at all the help everyone has given on this subject......it really re-affirms my belief in the good nature of humankind :lol: :lol: :D

Thank you to mumof4 especially as your thread/replies are a fantastic help.....not that ive started yet!!!!

I have Tuesday booked off from work so that is the day of reckoning for me and my poor old gal :D :)

thanks for all the pics btw they will help me when im up to my elbows in grease and car parts!!!!!!

thanks again guys and girls, I will keep you posted on my progress/success or catastrophic failure :) :) :) :)

[Bobd]

Well. I have to say I am amazed at all the help everyone has given on this subject......it really re-affirms my belief in the good nature of humankind ;) :o ;)

Thank you to mumof4 especially as your thread/replies are a fantastic help.....not that ive started yet!!!!

I have Tuesday booked off from work so that is the day of reckoning for me and my poor old gal :o :)

thanks for all the pics btw they will help me when im up to my elbows in grease and car parts!!!!!!

thanks again guys and girls, I will keep you posted on my progress/success or catastrophic failure :) :) :) :)

I also had a similar issue and decided to grease the wiper spindles. I noticed that in the plastic panel that the spindles poke through there are 2 drain holes, these were blocked and I think it