Broken rear windshield wiper

[Joshdude]

So my rear windshield wiper has pretty much stopped working. It'll turn sometimes when the arm is off or if it's not touching the glass. I've already replaced the motor once. I have no idea on the inner workings of the motor so I can't even guess what could be the problem, maybe a stripped gear? My question is, do you think I need to replace it outright or is there anything I can do to fix it maybe?

 

[pugsy]

double check to make sure the glass window is "latched" closed properly first. There's a safety switch built in. If the window isn't latched closed all the way, the wiper won't work.

 

[mikeinri]

I can't remember exactly what it was, but I did have a problem with mine once, and all I had to do was reattach or tighten something, I really want to say it was the motor. I didn't have to replace anything, just had to tighten it back down.

Mike

 

[sjr033]

I think what Mike (above) is talking about is to check the nut. There is a nut under the cap at the base of the wiper arm, where the arm connects to the motor. Just make sure that is not loose first.

 

[Joshdude]

Thanks guys. No it's not the hatch safety switch, like I said it turns without contact but can't when there's any friction. I think I'm going to go ahead and replace it as I'm skeptical that I could actually repair it.

 

[Jason94sport]

It's either a dirty wiper motor(there's a write up here somewhere on how to take it out clean & re-lube) or the motor is dieing

 

[jimwww]

I have often wondered how to get the damn wiper replaced.. looks like u have to sit there and pry up a metal flower like thing holding it on..