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07-19-2014, 06:48 PM | #1 |
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broken windshield wipers
Hi all,
Today i washed the car, turned on the windshield wipers, they worked about 30 seconds, then stopped up.... I turned off the car, turned it back on, and they worked for about 30 seconds. this time I could not turn them off, they would speed up, but not turn off, then they stopped in the up position.. I tried it one more time with the same result. Any suggestions? thanks!
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07-19-2014, 11:28 PM | #2 |
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The switch that tells it the wipers are down is built into the motor gearbox.
I think either the linkage or gears are slipping, if that's even possible, or the switch inside the motor gear box is broke. The motor and linkage comes as one piece. $331.93 ... ouch
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07-29-2014, 04:40 AM | #3 |
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thanks for the post! I only drive the car in the sun, and this slipped my mind for a week I appreciate you finding that for me.
I wonder if its like the Starter and I can find one at AutoZone for 1/2-1/3 the price (with a lifetime warranty) - I can, if its the same... Ill need to do more research http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...8_18183_18447_ Thanks again
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08-12-2014, 11:00 PM | #4 |
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This is actually fixable. just take the wiper motors out and open them up. there will be grease on the contacts just wipe it off and re-assemble. The grease causes a short and shuts off your wipers. Happend with my si did this never had a problem with them again. The whole proccess might take an hour.
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08-13-2014, 11:02 AM | #5 |
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Here is a great step-by-step write up with pix to help with your problem. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...-faulty-wipers
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08-13-2014, 11:49 AM | #6 | |
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