Thank you for uploading this tutorial. Carried out this repair today, and was 100% successful. Probably saved myself hundreds of pounds by doing it myself. Once again.....a Big thank you 👍
I was super skeptical of the file, but it worked like a charm! Got my rear wiper off and cleaned with with only an airbag, mallet, adjustable wrench, file, grease, and a porch step! Thanks for the hacks; I don't have many tools with me!
Recently had same issue with my Audi haha on a motorway in a rainy day … was a nightmare not a day . But when I got home managed to take apart and now works like new !
Thanks for taking the time to make and upload this video - it gave me the confidence to pull my entire wiper assembly out and do what you did, except I used a blowtorch on the bearing to get the shaft out. The problem was exactly the same though. Cleaned it up, packed it with grease and now it is like new. Thank you!
Fantastic run-through! Helped save me from buying another wiper linkage. Rather tricky without a vice, but once the pin was was out, it was a breeze to fix and reassemble.
loosen the battery clamp because a bolt can fall into the computer box and grease on the axle and if it is very tight (that's how I did it) drill a hole in the side of the aluminum to get to the axles.
Even if you just gain access to the joints to spray them down, it'll probably do some good. The blades and the plastic portion are easy to remove. I added some lubricant to the joints, cycled the wipers for 10 seconds and the wipers have regained full speed.
Great video, thorough explanation and relaxing voice! This problem just pccured on my 2013 Golf TDI with 253k km: wil service the system tomorrow for Lord willing!
Nice job on fixing..JB weld ,quick steel ..ext...all this stuff will work fine - getting to understand how to fix it with little to no money spend is GENIUS. GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!
WD40 where water and debris seeps down into mechanism, then Blaster silicone spray to add more permanent lubrication.. Doing this over span of a few days and it will work its way down into stuck or corroded mechanism.. then works like new. Don't have to disassemble anything.
Thanks for your video. My VW Golf wiper mechanism seized and the assembled geometry of components were very difficult to remove in that state. It's tricky enough navigating the assembly out of it's space under the windscreen when you have the option to position the linkage to it's flattest state but it was a real puzzle pulling it out with the link arms set at 90 degrees. Once out, it took lots of heat and penetrating oil before I could disassemble the drive shafts from the phosphor bearings. One was easy but the other well and truly not wanting to move. Cleaned and put back together, it all articulated freely now with putting it back into position easier than removal. One heads up I learned - close the bonnet before testing wipers because the Golf has an inhibitor switch that prevents the wipers working with the lid open 🤣🤣. I spent ages testing fuses before cottoning on 😎😎
Thank you appreciate the easy video, my problem was the linkage both pins where severely seized, so I soaked the whole unit over a few days in penetrator, cleaned up with a wire brush, applied a little heat and wiggled it till the pins popped right off, flushed out the gunk, sanded the pin, lubed and good as new.
Good job explaining, but you should use a liquid like "Blasters" to free up the mechanism, not oil, as oil has no additive that can break free that sized up pivotal joint. Could possibly even get something like "P.B. Blaster" or other brand (ask parts store manager). Might save lots of labor. You either maintain it or you will replace it! LUBRICATE!
Very useful video! After watching this video, I decided not to do it myself at home. But I knew what's going on and when the mechanic talked about how to fix and how much it would cost I knew if he was honest and if the price was fair. this video really helped.
Thank you very much for this informative video. Excellent tips, great audio quality, and great video quality. Deeply appreciate it. Keep up. I gave you a thumbsup....
Hello, Thanks for making this video. I think my wipers may have the same problem. I will try to clean them up as well. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.
replaced my wiper assembly today but the wipers were seized in the up position and it took me a while to realize i needed to reconnect the wipers and push them back down so i could get the damn thing outta there. very important info if ur doing this.
Maan you are the KING! The way you walked me through was awesome. Like a kid holding me holding me dads finger. Without removing the computer it was like great. Now the only problem is how to work on the frozen spindle without a vise? 😅That's asking too much? Well I got to try for I have no vise.
Had the same issue. I placed the mechanism on a heavy bench and G-clamped it to the top surface. I clamped mole grips onto the lever to get more leverage. I had to use a blowtorch to ease the bearing up. Worked a treat.
same junk on E-class Benz... they even made sure to feed the driver side shaft directly with plenty of rain water from the collector. The lack of any water seal around the shaft ensure the cheap lubricant can evaporate prematurely in direct sunlight and get replaced by metallic corrosion. Of course $2 ball bearings would make this mechanism last forever. What is amazing to me is how cheap Japanese car have perfect wipers but on Benz, Audi etc... everything gets sick so fast : nut of my driver arm was loose causing extra-jerky wipers: recommend using thread locker! Over engineered systems for high maintenance followed by premature failure... sweet ! 👍🏻
Great video thanks. Hey, just asking..but was your Grandpa the tannoy-guy in 'Grand Central Station' whose job it was to say.. "All aboard!" Respect to you Sir, either way you inherited a fab voice. So cool, thanks agin 😎👌
Mine were so stuck that not even hitting it with a hammer with full force worked, ended up breaking at the same spot and will probably just replace them...bummer. Thanks for the video anyway
Thanks for the video, you saved me some money but when I put the motor and mechanism back, the wiper arms are not aligned how do I get it to stop where it should?
For my car I plugged in the wiper motor only, set it to wipers up all the way. Unplug the motor and connected the linkage. Had to move the linkage to fit it in the car. Then pull the arms up all the way. Then plug in the motor. Hope you figure it out.
Awesome video, I liked the JB Weld fix! That's knowledge that can translate to other wiper mechanisms. Thanks bro' ! "Be carefull, you don't wanna break a...") Hahahahahahaha! Good stuff
the suburban street in Germany must be filled with people having to fix countless car issues 🙂 I recently read a post like: "VW... turning drivers into mechanics, since 1930's" 🤗
I have the fastest mode wipertis not working at all. Slow and medium mode works fine except the third click the fastest mode is not moving. Is it the motor, the relay or the shift arm stick?
I am having this problem right now, one has seized, but when I got the mechanism out, there is no clip on top, it is one piece and the arms are welded on, can't pull it apart to clean...
and smart German alternators software controlled by the ECU to charge on decelerations only... or simply clamping voltage down to 11.8V courtesy of junko buggy Bosch systems 😂
If they made these properly with sealed bearings on the pivot points rather than the crude unsealed method they used it would not give problems for life. Looks like future failure is what they designed and intended.
Did it myself, saved a few hundred dollars. thanks for the video
Many years after you placed this video - I used it today to solve my problem with wipers slow on Dodge Caravan.
Thanks!
Thank you for uploading this tutorial.
Carried out this repair today, and was 100% successful.
Probably saved myself hundreds of pounds by doing it myself.
Once again.....a Big thank you 👍
I tried this but my VW Golf looked totally different! So I set fire to it!
damn that sound really angry😂
I was super skeptical of the file, but it worked like a charm! Got my rear wiper off and cleaned with with only an airbag, mallet, adjustable wrench, file, grease, and a porch step! Thanks for the hacks; I don't have many tools with me!
Recently had same issue with my Audi haha on a motorway in a rainy day … was a nightmare not a day . But when I got home managed to take apart and now works like new !
Dude! Seriously? That is a lot of work. 😵💫 Thanks for the vid.
Thanks for taking the time to make and upload this video - it gave me the confidence to pull my entire wiper assembly out and do what you did, except I used a blowtorch on the bearing to get the shaft out. The problem was exactly the same though. Cleaned it up, packed it with grease and now it is like new. Thank you!
Thank you! Helped me fix the wipers on my moms car. And saved her some money.
This guy needs to do little league baseball commentary... great voice, understanding, knowledgable. Thanks.
Fantastic run-through! Helped save me from buying another wiper linkage. Rather tricky without a vice, but once the pin was was out, it was a breeze to fix and reassemble.
loosen the battery clamp because a bolt can fall into the computer box and grease on the axle and if it is very tight (that's how I did it) drill a hole in the side of the aluminum to get to the axles.
Even if you just gain access to the joints to spray them down, it'll probably do some good. The blades and the plastic portion are easy to remove. I added some lubricant to the joints, cycled the wipers for 10 seconds and the wipers have regained full speed.
Easy as 1, 2, 3...Thank you for this extremely detailed video.
Hey buddy!
I fixed my car's wipers yesterday.. Thanks to you for sharing your valuable knowledge. 🙂
OO I love you 3 Brennan Rd of junkie
Great video, thorough explanation and relaxing voice! This problem just pccured on my 2013 Golf TDI with 253k km: wil service the system tomorrow for Lord willing!
You saved me big bucks . Thanks from Canada.
Nice job on fixing..JB weld ,quick steel ..ext...all this stuff will work fine - getting to understand how to fix it with little to no money spend is GENIUS. GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!
Great How To Fix! Thanks. I was assuming it was my motor and you saved me from buying a new one and still having the problem.
Finally, a good video on this topic..
Unlike the other video talking about this topic like 3 year old kid speaking english. Well done
Had this problem, seized solid, didn't have to strip it apart put in vice plenty wd40 and work it back and forth until free. Good video, thanks
Great video!!!
WD40 where water and debris seeps down into mechanism, then Blaster silicone spray to add more permanent lubrication.. Doing this over span of a few days and it will work its way down into stuck or corroded mechanism.. then works like new. Don't have to disassemble anything.
Thanks for your video. My VW Golf wiper mechanism seized and the assembled geometry of components were very difficult to remove in that state. It's tricky enough navigating the assembly out of it's space under the windscreen when you have the option to position the linkage to it's flattest state but it was a real puzzle pulling it out with the link arms set at 90 degrees. Once out, it took lots of heat and penetrating oil before I could disassemble the drive shafts from the phosphor bearings. One was easy but the other well and truly not wanting to move. Cleaned and put back together, it all articulated freely now with putting it back into position easier than removal. One heads up I learned - close the bonnet before testing wipers because the Golf has an inhibitor switch that prevents the wipers working with the lid open 🤣🤣. I spent ages testing fuses before cottoning on 😎😎
Thank you so much. I was wondering why my wiper was going so slow and very juddery sometime. This completely solved my issue☺️
I want to see more videos from this guy!!
Very useful. Thank you. You’re message, just take your time, makes the difference.
Really liked your commentary! Great video. Lubrication is everything right
Omg...my wipers did that and it drove me crazy!! Thanks!
Thanks for this video... Simple. Detailed. Solves the problem. That's it. Thank you.
Thank you appreciate the easy video, my problem was the linkage both pins where severely seized, so I soaked the whole unit over a few days in penetrator, cleaned up with a wire brush, applied a little heat and wiggled it till the pins popped right off, flushed out the gunk, sanded the pin, lubed and good as new.
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Just finished servicing my car thanks to this video. Very useful and informative info, subbed.
Cheers for the vid. I have no tools for that so good to know what the mechanic has to do so I don’t get overcharged for it...
Great directions ~ I will try it!
Thanks
Great tutorial. Works for B7 A4 :)
my B5 is having this problem and i was looking any video in general that can help. Glad i found this thats for a B6/7. its still the same as a B5
Good job explaining, but you should use a liquid like "Blasters" to free up the mechanism, not oil, as oil has no additive that can break free that sized up pivotal joint. Could possibly even get something like "P.B. Blaster" or other brand (ask parts store manager). Might save lots of labor. You either maintain it or you will replace it! LUBRICATE!
Very useful video! After watching this video, I decided not to do it myself at home. But I knew what's going on and when the mechanic talked about how to fix and how much it would cost I knew if he was honest and if the price was fair. this video really helped.
Great video mate.
I tried out your method on my Toyota Landcruiser ang it worked perfectly!!👌
Lots of really good info. Thanks for the education, very well explained.
That was exactly what I wanted to know. 🙏 Thanks
Thanks a lot, you saved me a time. Big like .
Thank you very much for this informative video. Excellent tips, great audio quality, and great video quality. Deeply appreciate it. Keep up. I gave you a thumbsup....
Great diy fix it for good instructions..Thank you boss
Explained extremely well👍👍
You are wonderful, thanks a lot. Greetings from Costa Rica buddy!!
Hello, Thanks for making this video. I think my wipers may have the same problem. I will try to clean them up as well.
Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.
Thanks! I solved my problem with your help.
replaced my wiper assembly today but the wipers were seized in the up position and it took me a while to realize i needed to reconnect the wipers and push them back down so i could get the damn thing outta there. very important info if ur doing this.
thank you for this video i fix it in my car it’s the same problem
Awesome very instructional a very educational thank you.
Maan you are the KING! The way you walked me through was awesome. Like a kid holding me holding me dads finger. Without removing the computer it was like great. Now the only problem is how to work on the frozen spindle without a vise? 😅That's asking too much? Well I got to try for I have no vise.
Had the same issue. I placed the mechanism on a heavy bench and G-clamped it to the top surface. I clamped mole grips onto the lever to get more leverage. I had to use a blowtorch to ease the bearing up. Worked a treat.
It may be a old video but I must say tank you
Thank you for the tutorial :)
NICE work thank you
Awesome video. Earned a subscriber
Good video easy to follow many thanks 👍🏼
That was a very good tutorial!!!
Nice slow voice over. Gives you time to think!
good job!
cool, I will give it a shot
Why aren’t there more channels like this
👍
thx. master :) it was very useful .
This is good to know thanks
same junk on E-class Benz... they even made sure to feed the driver side shaft directly with plenty of rain water from the collector.
The lack of any water seal around the shaft ensure the cheap lubricant can evaporate prematurely in direct sunlight and get replaced by metallic corrosion.
Of course $2 ball bearings would make this mechanism last forever.
What is amazing to me is how cheap Japanese car have perfect wipers but on Benz, Audi etc... everything gets sick so fast : nut of my driver arm was loose causing extra-jerky wipers: recommend using thread locker!
Over engineered systems for high maintenance followed by premature failure... sweet !
👍🏻
Great video.
👍 glad you enjoyed it.
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Great video, partner! You’re the man! That good ole’ fashion know how! Thanks a million!
Try quick steel... dries in minutes and you can sand, tap, drill etc. I love it... just a suggestion
Thank YOU!🥳
Thank you. Very useful video.
I thought u quit making video good to see u back
👍 thanks for the comment, appreciate it.
Nice tutorial such a gentle man thx man 😃
Great video thanks.
Hey, just asking..but was your Grandpa the tannoy-guy in 'Grand Central Station' whose job it was to say..
"All aboard!"
Respect to you Sir, either way you inherited a fab voice.
So cool, thanks agin
😎👌
Mine were so stuck that not even hitting it with a hammer with full force worked, ended up breaking at the same spot and will probably just replace them...bummer. Thanks for the video anyway
good work man, plus muuuch patients. Thanks it made my day.
great video, great explanation, great English, and great manual skills / loved the video (y)
Good job
Thanks for the video, you saved me some money but when I put the motor and mechanism back, the wiper arms are not aligned how do I get it to stop where it should?
For my car I plugged in the wiper motor only, set it to wipers up all the way. Unplug the motor and connected the linkage. Had to move the linkage to fit it in the car. Then pull the arms up all the way. Then plug in the motor. Hope you figure it out.
Thanks
Awesome video, I liked the JB Weld fix! That's knowledge that can translate to other wiper mechanisms. Thanks bro' !
"Be carefull, you don't wanna break a...") Hahahahahahaha! Good stuff
Did you break the arm trying to pound the shaft out?
excellent vid.. ty
Soooo cool thanks this helped me alot👍👍👍
Thanks, you save me 250euro
Well Done
Nice video, only you forgot to mention what model that is you are showing, most cars are not to different but still would be nice to know ;)
Looks like an audi a4 about a 2005 or so.
Need to buy a ball joint seperator (pickling fork) what size should I get?
Please tell me what is the thing you use at 1:32. Thanks!
Taking parts out is ez, is just putting it all back that I struggle
Thank you!
i drill a small hole in the wiper shaft and put some wd40 then sell it back with grease and it works
the suburban street in Germany must be filled with people having to fix countless car issues 🙂
I recently read a post like:
"VW... turning drivers into mechanics, since 1930's" 🤗
I have the fastest mode wipertis not working at all. Slow and medium mode works fine except the third click the fastest mode is not moving. Is it the motor, the relay or the shift arm stick?
Have you tried turning it on and off again?
Help, I changed the motor and installed a new linkage. Motor and linkage work just fine until I put the wipers on.
Where can you buy tool 1:30?
There's no need to take the mechanism out. Just put oil on each moving part and turn the wipers on.
That's what I thought. Still trying to get the pin out. It is so seized up
Does it work the same for Renault clio mk 4?
What if the mechanism dose move freely but you have the same problem? Change the motor.
I am having this problem right now, one has seized, but when I got the mechanism out, there is no clip on top, it is one piece and the arms are welded on, can't pull it apart to clean...
PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ON BATTERY DRAW
and smart German alternators software controlled by the ECU to charge on decelerations only... or simply clamping voltage down to 11.8V courtesy of junko buggy Bosch systems 😂
I love how these "easy fixes" involve 29 steps, a complete tool set, and removing 120 parts.....
If they made these properly with sealed bearings on the pivot points rather than the crude unsealed method they used it would not give problems for life.
Looks like future failure is what they designed and intended.
So what do I do if it's not moving slow, but stuck on high speed?