{"id":315,"date":"2022-01-23T16:14:49","date_gmt":"2022-01-23T15:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/diy-leonmotors.de\/?p=315"},"modified":"2024-07-15T10:22:52","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T08:22:52","slug":"faulty-windshield-wipers-causes-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diy-leonmotors.de\/en\/defekte-scheibenwischer-ursachen-loesungen\/","title":{"rendered":"Windshield wipers dont work | Causes & Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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DIY: Find the source of the fault and fix it yourself!<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Are your car windshield wipers defective or not working properly?
In most cases, the cause is a blown windshield wiper motor or a jammed linkage.

Nevertheless, we present five other sources of error that you should consider. Here we explain step by step how to diagnose faulty windshield wipers and repair them with little effort. This guide will save you a visit to the garage and a lot of money.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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  1. 1) A blown fuse<\/a>
  2. 2) Windshield wiper linkage jammed<\/a>
  3. 3) Windshield wiper motor defective<\/a>
  4. 4) Windshield wiper control (function)<\/a>
  5. 5) Windshield wiper relay broken<\/a>
  6. 6) Steering column switch \/ CIM module defective<\/a>
  7. 7) Emergency solution for defective windshield wipers<\/a>
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    1) A blown fuse<\/h2>
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    Symptoms<\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

    If nothing happens when the steering column lever is operated and no noise is heard, the fuse may be blown. A blown fuse means that the entire system is no longer receiving power. This means the clicking of the relay and the whirring of the wiper motor do not occur<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The fuse prevents the circuit from being overloaded. An overload is caused by a short circuit or excessive current consumption. In most cases, however, the cause is a Greater mechanical load<\/strong> of the wiper arms (e.g. in snow in winter).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Solution for blown fuse<\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

    The location of the fuse box depends on the car model. On most makes of car, it is located either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    <\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>In the luggage compartment directly above the right or left wheel arch<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    <\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>In the glove compartment behind a plastic cover<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    <\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Footwell on the passenger side<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    <\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>On the side of the glove compartment in the dashboard<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    <\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>On the side of the cockpit on the driver's side of the dashboard.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Each box has a Backup plan<\/strong>. This shows you which fuse is responsible for the wiper motor. In most cases, this is a 15-25A fuse<\/strong>. When you find the right fuse, pull it out and hold it up to the light. If the wire in the middle is interrupted or has disappeared, the fuse has blown<\/strong>. An alternative solution is to check for Passage with the multimeter<\/strong> on. Replace the blown fuse with a new one that has the same amperage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The price of a new fuse can generally be overlooked. However, we recommend a Set with different ampere strengths to keep in the car<\/strong>. The set does not take up much space and is used very frequently! The cost of a set is limited and depends on the number and design. We work with this set here:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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    2) Windshield wiper linkage jammed<\/h2>
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    - Wipe interval not fluid<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Sluggish or stuttering wipe intervals are signs of a problem with the wiper linkage.
    Caution<\/span>:<\/strong><\/mark> Sluggish or stuttering wiping intervals or blocking of the wiping process are also symptoms of a defective wiper motor. Always check these two sources of error.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    - Squeaking noises from the engine compartment:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Sometimes an immobile or old wiper linkage can be heard. If squeaking noises come from the engine compartment during the wiping process, this may be a Sign of insufficiently lubricated linkage<\/strong> be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    - Unnatural movement of the wiper arms<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    If you want to test the you hear the whirring of the wiper motor and the wiper arms move only minimally or not at all<\/strong>the linkage is most likely broken.
    The same applies if one wiper arm is moving and the other is not working.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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    The metal linkage is constantly exposed to forces due to its structure with the movable axles and its function. Weathering and age<\/strong> themselves can be the main cause of a stiff or broken linkage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Solutions for jammed windshield wiper linkage<\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

    If the windshield wipers are working and you just want to eliminate the annoying squeaking or faltering, lubrication with grease is usually sufficient. Attention WD50 is not a grease.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If the problem does not disappear after lubrication, we recommend replacing the linkage.
    If the linkage is broken or deformed, you will have no choice but to replace it.
    To save you unnecessary workshop costs, we have developed a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step-by-step instructions Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement<\/a><\/span> written.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Although the instructions are intended for changing the windshield wiper motor, you must first work on the linkage.
    In this article, we explain how you can do the conversion yourself at home without too much effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Cost of windshield wiper linkage<\/span><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

    When changing the linkage, the costs increase minimally.
    Compared to the workshop, however, these are only a tiny fraction.
    The offers for the linkage depend on the car model and the quality. Approx. 20\u20ac - 80\u20ac new.<\/strong>
    With wiper motor it is approx. 70\u20ac to 150\u20ac.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, the expenses for this repair are limited to in the best case only on the lubricant<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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