AndrewFoxPitt

Ok guys, a little update. I replaced the boxes + checked the original cable (all fine), put it all back on and...very little difference. I also noticed that selecting a faster wiper speed does nothing, just the same lethargic speed as the slower setting. I've looked at replacing the park motor switch but that seems to only affect where the wipers stop? The brushes have been mentioned to me as a good place to start, what do you think? Thanks again for your help!

I tried drilling them out and I got them to move a little but still couldn't get them off.

I'll just cut them off with a cutting disc and replace the boxes and cable, around a £50 expense. Yes I already have another windscreen seal ready to go but I'm just in the process of getting it ready for sale and I think I'll just leave it for the new owner, as they may decide to fit a heated windscreen. Thanks all for your help!

Allen key? Are you sure? I tried 2 but neither fit, one was too big and one too small, I'd be amazed if there was a size inbetween the 2 I tried

Hello everybody Thanks for your advice re the footwell rust. I've got another problem I'm currently working on - the windscreen wipers are moving very slowly (they go back into position) so I'm currently stripping the system down to the motors as detailed here; https://www.firstfour.co.uk/news/land-rover-defender-wiper-repair-guide/ I've come across quite a fiddly problem though - how on earth do you remove these parts of the windscreen wipers (the large parts on the end)? Thanks

Hello everybodyMy Defender's got a fair bit of rust in the driver's footwell. Picture attached.Does anybody have any advice as to the best course of action to remedy it?Thanks