Anonymous Posted on Aug 06, 2016

My wiper motor seems to have a siezed spindle. With it disconnected from the wiper and just on its own I can hear the motor running but no movement from the spindle is noted.

The windshield wiper motor for my 98 C200 w202 has been replaced, however the new (secondhand) one doesn't quite function properly either. Having it plugged in ready to go I turned the car to accessories and checked the motor. I can hear it spinning and moving however Im seeing no movement what so ever in the spindle. Is there a way to unsieze the spindle on these particular motors to fix them?

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Then the wiper arm transmission is what is damaged not the motor
not lubricated properly is a main cause
if the spindles wont tighten up it is worn out

this wiper assembly should be replaced as a new unit
..used parts are not as reliable

start watching @5:30 then again @ 7:10
under the turtle cover might be the problem

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