ZTT rear wipe issue

Chilljohn · 18th January 2014, 21:21

hi all so now I know the motor can smash the back window of the ztt (05 model) I have an issue , the spindle but that sits behind the wiper , but stays on the glass portion when opened is jammed , it moves one 1cm then jams , is there any way I can free this off ? I watched it move then jam , then the window looked like it was bulging out then POP DAM !!

mucho money spent I didn't have after xmas lol o well never mind !

Chilljohn · 18th January 2014, 21:42

doh can a mod please move to tech help !

Reebs · 18th January 2014, 22:33

Thread moved as requested

are you saying that your rear wiper is stiff and will not move even when pushed by hand with the tail gate glass opened?

Chilljohn · 18th January 2014, 22:45

Thanks mate

It can be moved by hand just not easily , yes found out the hard way lol I believe it's the spindle bit behind the wiper ? Motor works a treat

Reebs · 18th January 2014, 22:52

Right, mine was the same when I first got the tourer. Wiper arm off, then sprayed loads of WD40 on the spindle. Then wiper arm back on and manually moved back and forth with the tail gate glass up, slowly freeing up the mechanism, again used more WD40 as I went with it still attached. Eventually, the wiper action loosened and was able to be driven by the motor, ever since it's been perfect and has plenty of play now so the motor doesn't struggle.

18th January 2014, 21:21	#1
Chilljohn Posted a thing or two MG HS PHEV Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Worksop Posts: 1,576 Thanks: 58 Thanked 80 Times in 75 Posts	ZTT rear wipe issue hi all so now I know the motor can smash the back window of the ztt (05 model) I have an issue , the spindle but that sits behind the wiper , but stays on the glass portion when opened is jammed , it moves one 1cm then jams , is there any way I can free this off ? I watched it move then jam , then the window looked like it was bulging out then POP DAM !! mucho money spent I didn't have after xmas lol o well never mind ! __________________ John Free enable of digital speedo readout on message centre (takes 2 mins) Free Vis motor testing, via obd port courtesy of my delphi so no need to take anything apart, along with free code scan including abs and airbag message me for details

18th January 2014, 21:42	#2
Chilljohn Posted a thing or two MG HS PHEV Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Worksop Posts: 1,576 Thanks: 58 Thanked 80 Times in 75 Posts	doh can a mod please move to tech help ! __________________ John Free enable of digital speedo readout on message centre (takes 2 mins) Free Vis motor testing, via obd port courtesy of my delphi so no need to take anything apart, along with free code scan including abs and airbag message me for details

18th January 2014, 22:33	#3
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,956 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Thread moved as requested are you saying that your rear wiper is stiff and will not move even when pushed by hand with the tail gate glass opened? __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

18th January 2014, 22:45	#4
Chilljohn Posted a thing or two MG HS PHEV Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Worksop Posts: 1,576 Thanks: 58 Thanked 80 Times in 75 Posts	Thanks mate It can be moved by hand just not easily , yes found out the hard way lol I believe it's the spindle bit behind the wiper ? Motor works a treat __________________ John Free enable of digital speedo readout on message centre (takes 2 mins) Free Vis motor testing, via obd port courtesy of my delphi so no need to take anything apart, along with free code scan including abs and airbag message me for details

18th January 2014, 22:52	#5
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,956 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Right, mine was the same when I first got the tourer. Wiper arm off, then sprayed loads of WD40 on the spindle. Then wiper arm back on and manually moved back and forth with the tail gate glass up, slowly freeing up the mechanism, again used more WD40 as I went with it still attached. Eventually, the wiper action loosened and was able to be driven by the motor, ever since it's been perfect and has plenty of play now so the motor doesn't struggle. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here