shotrock Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Hi, my 2001 Defender has been parked up for a week. Today i went out and found the wipers have stopped working of a fashion. If I give them a bit of a push then they will start and wipe until I stop them. Again I have to help them to get going. I have checked the wheel boxes and appear free and motor will run if there is only a light load. Any help appreciated. SHOTROCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 The spindle that the wipers are connected to might be seizing up. They can be dismantled, cleaned, and greased. Otherwise the motor brushes may be excessively worn and therefore making the motor weak. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 I'd check the earths around the motor, if memory serves it has a local earth to the bulkhead that's attached to the strap that holds the motor down...? failing that it sounds as if the motor might be on its way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 It could be friction in the mechanical drive, so that needs cleaning and lubricating (start with penetrating and then light oil on the spindles, behind the rubber grommets), or it could be low voltage to the motor caused by corroded terminals and wiring or a bad earth. You need to inspect for both conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotrock Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share Posted December 29, 2015 Today I have checked both the wheel boxes which appeared to rotate freely. I dismantled the motor and one of the brushes was broken so I have ordered a replacement motor. But how can i check for low voltage?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Should be possible to fit new brushes to the existing motor, would save a bit of cash. http://workshop-manuals.com/landrover/defender300tdi/wipers_and_washers/wiper_motor/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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