Anyone replaced a rear wiper motor? Easy job?

BigAde · 8th February 2020, 13:11

My rear wiper slowed then stopped working altogether a few weeks ago.
This morning, I got a burning smell coming from the rear wiper area. I've checked fuse 42 and that's fine. I'm thinking now that I'll need to replace the motor itself. There seem to be plenty on Ebay for £15 or more. Has anyone done this before? Is it an easy job?

Mickyboy · 8th February 2020, 14:14

Simple job mate once you open the tailgate glass, and remove the plastic cover it’s easy to work out, only three bolts from memory holding it in place nothing complicated
Mick

BigAde · 8th February 2020, 19:13

Thanks once again Mickyboy. I've had a look - looks like you have to take the tailgate trim off from the back and get to the motor that way.

trikey · 8th February 2020, 19:41

I have a few spare ones if you need a replacement.

Mickyboy · 8th February 2020, 20:35

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Originally Posted by BigAde

Thanks once again Mickyboy. I've had a look - looks like you have to take the tailgate trim off from the back and get to the motor that way.

Yep that’s the way mate
Mick

oldie · 9th February 2020, 09:55

The rear wiper on my tourer stops half way. Is this a replacement motor scenario?

trikey · 9th February 2020, 19:20

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Originally Posted by oldie

The rear wiper on my tourer stops half way. Is this a replacement motor scenario?

Open the rear window and try and move the wiper by hand, it should move really easily, if not its more likely to be a build up of muck / rust on the spindle that passes through the glass.

Remove the spindle and clean it up with 2000 grit wet & dry, and clean the hole that the spindle passes through.

Old Mally · 10th February 2020, 09:50

When mine seized I took the plastic cover off, sprayed the spindle with WD every day for a week. Worked it slightly by hand until it moved,
Switched it on and it worked. Now I spray and use it often.

8th February 2020, 13:11	#1
BigAde Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T+ 135 CDTi Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,502 Thanks: 511 Thanked 224 Times in 178 Posts	Anyone replaced a rear wiper motor? Easy job? My rear wiper slowed then stopped working altogether a few weeks ago. This morning, I got a burning smell coming from the rear wiper area. I've checked fuse 42 and that's fine. I'm thinking now that I'll need to replace the motor itself. There seem to be plenty on Ebay for £15 or more. Has anyone done this before? Is it an easy job?

8th February 2020, 14:14	#2
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8th February 2020, 19:41	#4
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,772 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I have a few spare ones if you need a replacement. __________________ Lest we forget..

8th February 2020, 19:13	#3
BigAde Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T+ 135 CDTi Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,502 Thanks: 511 Thanked 224 Times in 178 Posts	Thanks once again Mickyboy. I've had a look - looks like you have to take the tailgate trim off from the back and get to the motor that way.

9th February 2020, 09:55	#6
oldie Loves to post Connoisseur SE v8 auto '54 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West Sussex Posts: 488 Thanks: 105 Thanked 56 Times in 41 Posts	The rear wiper on my tourer stops half way. Is this a replacement motor scenario?

10th February 2020, 09:50	#8
Old Mally Regular poster Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: littleborough Posts: 89 Thanks: 12 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	When mine seized I took the plastic cover off, sprayed the spindle with WD every day for a week. Worked it slightly by hand until it moved, Switched it on and it worked. Now I spray and use it often.