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[atann]

But I'd replace the whole motor/mech assembly.  There is a single motor, and the mechanism drivers both wiper spindles.

That is what I bought for the passenger side, as it had stopped working. I致e never had any issues with the driver wiper, until the secondhand complete unit was fitted. So do I need to buy another complete assembly with motor, for the drivers side?

[Doctor Gollum]

This is the ONLY wiper mechanism. Replace it.

[atann]

This is the ONLY wiper mechanism. Replace it.

But that is what I bought from eBay. Your saying the part was rubbish then? Can I not just buy a new motor?

[atann]

Can anybody recommend where I can source a decent quality motor or complete assembly?

[Nick W]

This is the ONLY wiper mechanism. Replace it.

But that is what I bought from eBay. Your saying the part was rubbish then? Can I not just buy a new motor?

Not rubbish, just old and used up like a lot of previously dependable parts on these cars.
But you're breaking the first rule of efficient repairs: you are assuming that the motor is at fault without doing any proper diagnosis.

[atann]

This is the ONLY wiper mechanism. Replace it.

It was replaced in March for the MOT. I知 reluctant too spend anymore money until the next MOT. Is there anything else I can do in the short term? Lubricant or new wiper blades? Or even disconnecting the passenger wiper, so the drivers wiper works properly a full speed?
But that is what I bought from eBay. Your saying the part was rubbish then? Can I not just buy a new motor?

Not rubbish, just old and used up like a lot of previously dependable parts on these cars.
But you're breaking the first rule of efficient repairs: you are assuming that the motor is at fault without doing any proper diagnosis.

[atann]

This is the ONLY wiper mechanism. Replace it.

It was replaced in March for the MOT. I知 reluctant too spend anymore money until the next MOT. Is there anything else I can do in the short term? Lubricant or new wiper blades? Or even disconnecting the passenger wiper, so the drivers wiper works properly a full speed?
But that is what I bought from eBay. Your saying the part was rubbish then? Can I not just buy a new motor?

Not rubbish, just old and used up like a lot of previously dependable parts on these cars.
But you're breaking the first rule of efficient repairs: you are assuming that the motor is at fault without doing any proper diagnosis.

[atann]

It was replaced in March for the MOT. I知 reluctant too spend anymore money until the next MOT. Is there anything else I can do in the short term? Lubricant or new wiper blades? Or even disconnecting the passenger wiper, so the drivers wiper works properly a full speed?

[Nick W]

It was replaced in March for the MOT. I知 reluctant too spend anymore money until the next MOT. Is there anything else I can do in the short term? Lubricant or new wiper blades? Or even disconnecting the passenger wiper, so the drivers wiper works properly a full speed?

remove the whole mechanism and inspect it, the motor and the wiring. Then you can decide what, if anything, you need to replace. Lubricating the linkage wouldn't be a bad idea. That's probably true for all the remaining Omegas

[atann]

It was replaced in March for the MOT. I知 reluctant too spend anymore money until the next MOT. Is there anything else I can do in the short term? Lubricant or new wiper blades? Or even disconnecting the passenger wiper, so the drivers wiper works properly a full speed?

remove the whole mechanism and inspect it, the motor and the wiring. Then you can decide what, if anything, you need to replace. Lubricating the linkage wouldn't be a bad idea. That's probably true for all the remaining Omegas

Nick, too clarify the motor & assembly is one piece which runs both wipers?

[Nick W]

Nick, too clarify the motor & assembly is one piece which runs both wipers?

The motor is replaceable seperately because it screws(marked in red) onto the aluminium plate. It drives both wipers through the linkage(the green and yellow parts).


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I doubt you'll be able to buy a brand new motor, if you actually need one.

[atann]

Nick, too clarify the motor & assembly is one piece which runs both wipers?

The motor is replaceable seperately because it screws(marked in red) onto the aluminium plate. It drives both wipers through the linkage(the green and yellow parts).

Do you think it is more likely too be the motor than the assembly?

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I doubt you'll be able to buy a brand new motor, if you actually need one.

[Nick W]

The linkage tends to fall apart, which gives a different problem than just working slowly.
But, and I'll keep saying this, you need to inspect the parts to diagnose them! Guessing(or hoping) is a waste of time and money.

[atann]

The linkage tends to fall apart, which gives a different problem than just working slowly.
But, and I'll keep saying this, you need to inspect the parts to diagnose them! Guessing(or hoping) is a waste of time and money.

That is what made me think it is the motor struggling to move the wipers, then overheating. Which is why the wipers work slowly again, after it has cooled down. Looking on eBay, there are no motors available, I壇 have too buy the whole assembly again. I知 not mechanically minded, I値l have too get my mechanic too have a look.

[Tick Tock]

FFS this is painful...... why don't you just pop the ball joint linkages off to see if the wiper spindles turn freely? You will probably find the motor is okay, just need the spindles removing, cleaning and greasing     Properly!