Hairyarse 10 Posted March 24, 2015 So this afternoon ploughing down the A50, my front wipers stop working! When I came to a stop I could hear the wiper motor making a grumbling noise as if it was still trying to operate. I stopped, got out and gave the wipers a gentle nudge and they then finished their wipe cycle. First off, I'm after opinion if this is likely to be the motor failing and needing replacement? That's my guess (had not time to diagnose yet) as if the spindles have seized then the little nudge wouldn't have got them going. Secondly, I called my trade parts supplier and they said that they can't get me a wiper motor for the later spec Corrado! However, on ebay it doesn't seem a problem. Are they difficult to get hold of (will the ebay ones actually be for earlier models?) All help appreciated please as MOT was booked for Thursday so will have to cancel now most likely - plus I think it's due to rain and this is my daily! lol Many thanks Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted March 24, 2015 Hi Andy check the brackets on the motor but you are probably correct in the motor. That seems strange that you cant get hold of one as I have several (obviously second hand) that have been advertised for a while If you want one give me a shout Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted March 24, 2015 How urgently do you need a motor mate, I'm sure I've got one Somewhere in the garage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 24, 2015 Sorry to hear , Andy :( Fingers crossed that its a quick fix for u and flies thru its next MOT! U got home OK without wipers working? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted March 25, 2015 Thanks for the offers chaps, I'll see if I can get anything local tomorrow with GSF first as would like to sort it tomorrow. Fortunately Wayne, it didn't rain again after they broke! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 25, 2015 Good to hear Andy :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted March 25, 2015 Andy, lift the bonnet with the wipers on and check where the motor is situated. Check the linkages to see if they are rotating. That'll tell you if it's the motor or spindles that are gone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted March 25, 2015 Am sure i looked into motors a couple of years ago and recall seeing motors from other vw cars that looked the same and cheaper. Might be worth having a look. I think i had to buy a whole mechanism in the end as i was in a rush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 4 Posted March 25, 2015 You can get them new on eBay I bought one a few years ago,had no problems Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted March 25, 2015 ive got a mk4 golf one on mine looked exactly the same as the one i took off just a different part number Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted March 25, 2015 All sorted. GSF had one new for £36 so thought that was OK. Linkages were moving very freely. GSF chap said motor is same on all Corrado and other VAG too. Not sure why my usual parts man couldn't get one. Anyway, I can now wipe my windows again! Next up, Mot tomorrow! Thanks again for all the info chaps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 25, 2015 Good job, Andy :thumb right: Good luck with MOT u made it then to Thurs :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted March 26, 2015 Yes made it ;) I know it will fail as one of the steering rack boots is split. My friendly MOT tester doesn't mind testing knowing this - I want to know if it fails on anything else before stripping down to replace parts. I know wishbones and bushes need doing but they're not bad enough to fail (famous last words!) lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted March 26, 2015 good luck andy my valver is taking more than i had hoped to get it back on the road but hoping that will have a MOT by next week oh & from my experience the change in ride is superb once you have managed to work your way round replacing all the running gear, wishbone bushes & rear beam bushes etc ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted March 26, 2015 Thanks mate. Well good news, it passed! Advisory on one tyre and wishbone bush so no surprises. Agree with you on the suspension. Replaced every nut and bolt on my Mk2 Golf 16v last year, all OEM except for Eibach lowering springs and the transformation was amazing! I'd like to fit a B12 kit but funds are tight at the moment lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 26, 2015 Well done Andy! :dance: Not to bad then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairyarse 10 Posted March 26, 2015 Not at all, I'm well chuffed, don't have to do anything urgently now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne2015 10 Posted March 26, 2015 Not at all, I'm well chuffed, don't have to do anything urgently now! Excellent! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
