Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
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Rear Wiper Problem - stuck halfway
I’m having the ‘stuck in the middle’ issue, accompanied by a whiny grinding noise. I replaced the wiper arm a few months ago.
The nut to secure the arm goes on fine so far, then is really hard to turn, before freeing up slightly.
If I remove the wiper arm, the spindle moves fine without any issues or noises.
Any thoughts?2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
4th Jun 2019 10:14 pm
mrluke
Member Since: 25 Oct 2018
Location: essex
Posts: 41
Did you replace with a "Newer" plastic version ?
18th Jun 2019 10:05 am
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
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I don't think so - it felt metally when I put it on.2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
18th Jun 2019 2:02 pm
mrluke
Member Since: 25 Oct 2018
Location: essex
Posts: 41
when you put the wiper arm on , was it in the resting position at the bottom ?
18th Jun 2019 2:13 pm
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1665
It was. It worked fine for a good few weeks, then started to get slower before struggling to get past halfway. Eventually, it stuck in the vertical for quite some time, before resuming. Shortly after that, it wouldn't go past vertical and just stopped with the accompanying noise.2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
18th Jun 2019 2:18 pm
Ja92mie
Member Since: 16 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1259
I had the same problem. I replaced the wiper motor and that solved the problem.
18th Jun 2019 2:19 pm
Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1665
I'm getting my Indy to source the motor for me. I'll do the swap myself (under supervision).2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
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