Windscreen Wiper Linkage Push Rod Arms Repair

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Botched:When buying this car, I’d noticed this overlong stud poking out of the scuttle, but was too busy assessing the rest of the car to investigate then.

The wiper motor is a DC (direct current) 12V motor that includes a set of gears and a park switch. The park switch allows the motor to stop when wipers are positioned at the bottom of the windshield in their "park' position. Field repair:The motor plate has, in the past, broken away from the mechanism and been subsequently secured with three self-tapping screws. This is probably when the main damage happened. It’s a ‘get you home’ repair. Wiper arms:The wiper arm caps are prised off (using fine screwdriver in slot), and the securing nuts removed. With the wipers hinged up, the arms will wiggle off. Crumbling:Over the years, UV light had changed the composition of the rubberised hinge covers so much that bits broke away when they were lifted off.

It is usually a set of rods with cup and ball bearings that manoeuvre the wiper arms across the windscreen when the motor is running. Push fit:Fitting the new covers is initially a matter of engaging the rubber pegs with the holes and then squeezing them gently in from the upper side, here. Left in place:This rubber bonnet seal is secured through the moulding with plastic clips that protrude through the scuttle flange, but the moulding lifts out with these still in place. Easy out:Wiper mechanism and motor is lifted out as a complete assembly. Rather than simply renew the mechanism, it’ll be important to understand how it had failed.

Crank nut:To ensure the crank nut is tight on the motor shaft, the crank is held firm with one spanner while tightening the 13mm AF nut with another. Simple refit:When all that was done, the motor and linkage assembly is simply laid in place on its three mountings, the three bolts inserted, and tightened down. Fully functioning wipers are a key safety feature in your car so it’s vital that you get them fixed as soon as you notice a problem. What are the signs of a bad wiper linkage? How it works:Lifting that inner pin of the clip allows the three lower legs to fold in so the clip can be pulled out. Squeeze legs in when refitting later.No you shouldn’t drive with a bad wiper linkage. Driving with faulty wipers isn't just potentially dangerous, it's also illegal and could result in a hefty fine if you’re pulled over. Poor visibility out of your windscreen can greatly reduce your reaction time and cause you to miss important signs and dangerous hazards on the road. A wiper system that doesn't clear the screen properly and affects the drivers' visibility is dangerous and will also result in an instant MOT fail. Does a wiper linkage deteriorate with age? Final job:On the outside of each hinge cover are two rubber tongues that need to be carefully pressed downward to locate underneath the edge of the wing panel. Mitsubishi recalled the 2007-2013 Outlander for wiper motor failures (recall SR-17-003). Another Mitsubishi recall (SR-16-010) covers a wiper motor in the 2011−2015 Outlander Sport / RVR. This means, if you have to pay for wiper motor repairs, keep the receipt. If there is a recall, you can apply for reimbursement.

Cleaning up:The remnants of the old hinge covers are lifted off and the underside of the moulding cleaned smooth, and debris removed from the holes. Cost saving:The electric motor will be saved for fitting to the new wiper linkage. Removing this single nut releases the crank arm, which is part of the linkage. Honda recalled the 2003 4-door Honda Accord for windshield wiper motor failures (service bulletin 08-043). The multimeter shows 12.38 Volt, but the motor doesn't run. This means the wiper motor is bad and needs to be replaced. New wiper linkage assembly (transmission). The wiper arm shaft seizes up inside the linkage. The wiper linkage, also known as wiper transmission or wiper link assembly, has two shafts that hold the wiper arms. Often, one of the shafts seizes up, it's a common problem in many cars.

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Rubber pegs:The hinge covers are fixed to the intake moulding by rubber pegs through these holes. The pegs can be sliced off from the underside using a craft knife.