I need some help on this one. My rear wiper on the TD wagon would stop half way through its cycle (vertical). So I took it apart and found the metal to be crumbling that encircled the shaft.

I assumed this was the problem and purchased a new wiper arm. Everything went together well until it started doing it again. There is a clicking problem when it gets stuck and must be something internal.

Has anyone ever dealt with this and how hard is the wiper motor to work with?

Thanks

Don

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Greetings Don,

Do yourself a favor and give these guys a call and get a motor off a used Benz. Haggle the price down to below half the original that Fastlane wants.


Charles


European Connection at 1-800-395-8636 Give them model and year and haggle the price down for a replacement.

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Hey Can-Do:

Thanks for the info. Will attempt that shortly.

Don

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Don,

Found your posting while searching for info on the rear wiper motor replacement.

From another post I got the impression that you were able to repair it in place. What was your final outcome?

Mine appears to be frozen in the verticle position. I can not move it left or right and it doesn't work nor does the washer spray. They spray may be dependant on the wiper moving.

Thanks,

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'95 Toyota Camry Wagon 125kmi

I took off the casing to the motor and found that as the gearing went around it was too loose. I can't remember how I did it exactly except to say that I drilled some holes and put some screws through in such a way as to apply pressure to the loose piece. It performed well and has held up to date.

I think your best bet is to take off the rear cover to the tailgate and take the cover off the motor and inspect.

Hope this helps

Don

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'82 240D 229k (Matt's - Converted-300DT w/ 4 speed

Don,

Will give it a look see. In your case though the motor wasn't siezed, correct? Thanks,

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'95 Toyota Camry Wagon 125kmi

Correct. It was simply missing inside due to sloppy, loose parts.

Don

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'96 Passat TDI 237k (Don's
'84 300D 211k Mint (Arne- Undergoing Greasecar Conversion)

SOLD:
'82 240D 229k (Matt's - Converted-300DT w/ 4 speed