Symptoms
Wipers slow, stop mid sweep or do not park.
Likely cause
Worn wiper motor, seized wheelboxes or rack, poor earth.
Suggested fixes
Listed roughly in the order most owners try them.
- 1
Free off wheelboxes and rack
Lubricate the wheelboxes and rack.
- Difficulty:
- Moderate DIY
- Cost:
- £ (Under about £50 in parts)
- 2
Replace the wiper motor
Fit a new motor and check the earth.
- Difficulty:
- Moderate DIY
- Cost:
- ££ (About £50 to £300)
This is general guidance gathered from owner experience and workshop practice, not a substitute for a workshop manual or a qualified mechanic. Costs are rough parts-only guides. Brakes, steering and suspension work affects safety, so if in doubt have it checked professionally.
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