Date:         Wed, 3 Feb 1999 12:34:09 +0000
Reply-To:     Martin Laycock <m.laycock@STRATH.AC.UK>
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From:         Martin Laycock <m.laycock@STRATH.AC.UK>
Subject:      RE-The "world's slowest rear wiper" problem
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>Hi Readers:
>
>My rear wiper is unbelievably slow - it's almost comical!
>
>Any ideas for a diagnosis and/or a solution?
>
>I see the possible problems being:
>
>1. low voltage getting to motor;
>2. excessive friction somewhere in assembly;
>3. bum motor
>4. Dirty ground?
>
>What else could it be, and how do I test for the above?
>I haven't seen this discussed on the list, or in the Bentley. Is it a common
>thing?
>
>Cheers!
>
>Marshall Ruskin
>84 Westy
>
Marshall....IMHO You would probably be best to test for number '1' first
but my money is on number '2' and it's corrosion between the alloy case and
the steel shaft that the wiper arm is bolted to. To prove it get the back
off the wiper motor gearbox. Disconnect the motor linkage and try turning
the shaft. If it won't move by hand then you have found the problem.

Martin Laycock
'82 2L Aircooled Camper
Glasgow
Scotland