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Date:         Sat, 27 Jul 2013 18:19:57 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: rear wiper repair tips
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
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At 03:23 PM 7/27/2013, Eric Caron wrote:
>         I removed the panel and insolation and found that two wires
> leading to the plastic clip just before the motor were cut and
> taped off.  Before trying to reconnect the wires I would like to
> ask if there is a reason why the rear wiper motor would be
> deliberately cutt off that way?  Any advice before I try connecting them again?


Yes.  Don't Do It!


The likeliest reason for them to be cut and taped would be that the
motor seized and burnt up.  That is a known failure of the rear wipers.


Yours,
David
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