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01-24-2013
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: STL
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Does the wiper motor freeze up easily? ---
It snowed, melted, then refroze this week.
I went out to drive the ZR-1 around the block today ... hit the wiper motor , and the passenger arm went up 1/4 of the way and stopped. I turned off the wipers ... and as I drove the arm would move up and down about 1/4" like it was trying to cycle itself to wipe the window. I wasn't sure if the motor / arm froze because of the water ... or if my wiper motor kicked the bucket on me. It was 27 today , but has been in the teens. I'll check tomorrow afternoon, its supposed to be above freezing for awhile. Thanks  ---
Last edited by alwayscode390; 01-24-2013 at 07:49 PM. |
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01-24-2013
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 Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: PA
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Re: Does the wiper motor freeze up easily? ---
When I first bought my car they never worked (forgot to check them when I was first looking). They would go up 1" then come down. Ended up replacing my motor. It was easy to change and I got a motor from a Corvette salvage yard for @$30.
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01-24-2013
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Re: Does the wiper motor freeze up easily? ---
That's great news ... worst case scenario sounds like an easy fix if its broken.
Thanks for letting me know ... I feel a little better now --- |
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01-24-2013
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: PA
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Re: Does the wiper motor freeze up easily? ---
Maybe I should say it's easy as long as don't drop your tools down into the engine like I did, lol. I posted it when I first joined. It was first thing I attempted fixing on the Z.
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01-24-2013
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: STL
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Re: Does the wiper motor freeze up easily? ---
Ill check the manual, and see the procedure. I may not have it in my book since its part of the car and not the engine.
I found a new (remanufactured) motor for $60 shipped to my door. Not too shabby --- |
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01-24-2013
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: PA
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Re: Does the wiper motor freeze up easily? ---
I used Cliff's Solutions to help change mine. Incredibly useful, I'm constantly using it.
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01-25-2013
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: STL
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Re: Does the wiper motor freeze up easily? ---
Holy CRAP ... thanks for that Dynomite ... I never noticed the link in your signature before. That's GREAT stuff.
I appreciate the help guys ---
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01-25-2013
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Rockwall, Tx
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Re: Does the wiper motor freeze up easily? ---
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01-26-2013
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: STL
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Re: Does the wiper motor freeze up easily? ---
OK, well I got in the car when it was 35 out , the wipers wouldn't respond.
I took off for a drive ... the car hit 2500rpm ... and the damn things tucked themselves away LOL. They are working fine, I think they were froze up ... or they are about to die. Thanks for all the help, I feel ready to tackle it if I have problems someday again ---
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