1987 190E mercedes screen wiper

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JOHN CRAIG - 27 Aug 2004 09:07 GMT

My screen wiper (one centrally mounted single wiper for both sides of
the screen) has ceased to function. I thought it was a fuse, but
they all seem OK. If I put the screen wiper manually up to ~ full
centre, then turn on the wiper, the wiper goes to fully left of the
screen, then stops.
Does this mean a new motor/electronics circuit, or some other
expensive repair?
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards,
John

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Paul - 27 Aug 2004 12:47 GMT

Check the nut that holds the arm to it's shaft. It will be under a
protective cover at the pivot point of the arm.

Paul 84 500SEL

> My screen wiper (one centrally mounted single wiper for both sides of
> the screen) has ceased to function. I thought it was a fuse, but
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> Regards,
> John

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Tiger - 27 Aug 2004 16:02 GMT

Probably most likely to be just a bad motor... If you don't hear any motor
sound or any movement, then it is most likely to be the motor... Did you
physically remove the fuse? You must physically remove the fuse and inspect
it... I would put in a new one just for the test. After all, I can just be
the fuse.

Motor is not expensive at all.

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odb - 31 Aug 2004 18:11 GMT

Nothing works. Believe me. It's only a matter of time till whatever you do
fails. The only, I repeat ONLY way to repair this is to source out a used
panel or buy new. Period.

> My screen wiper (one centrally mounted single wiper for both sides of
> the screen) has ceased to function. I thought it was a fuse, but
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> Regards,
> John

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odb - 31 Aug 2004 18:13 GMT

Sorry, I replied to the wrong post!

> My screen wiper (one centrally mounted single wiper for both sides of
> the screen) has ceased to function. I thought it was a fuse, but
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> Regards,
> John

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