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!
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!
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 😎😎
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.
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.
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!!!!!!!!!!!
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!
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.
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.
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 ! 👍🏻
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.
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....
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.
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 😎👌
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.
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?
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
Hi, My brothers girlfriend has a 2016 Ford Escape. THe wipers turn on as soon as you turn the vehicle on without the wiper switch being turned on. What could that be? Now it sounds like the fuse/fuses my be blown. The passenger side won't come on. She started her car up and the wipers were froze the other day, said it smoked. It is cold here and the wipers had froze down on windshield. My brother doesn't want to replace the motors if that's not what is wrong with it. Thank you for any help you can give.
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...
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
I don’t know what’s wrong with mine they turn on they go fast but once it gets half way it stops are start making a loud popping noise and I have to pull them up to make they work but they go down just fine it’s just when they go up
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" 🤗
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.
At the start he says especially if it’s slow on fast but mine is pretty normal on fast but sometimes gets stuck anybody know if this is still the same problem before I take the whole assembly apart?
Many years after you placed this video - I used it today to solve my problem with wipers slow on Dodge Caravan.
Thanks!
Did it myself, saved a few hundred dollars. thanks for the video
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 !
I tried this but my VW Golf looked totally different! So I set fire to it!
damn that sound really angry😂
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.
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.
Dude! Seriously? That is a lot of work. 😵💫 Thanks for the vid.
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!
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 😎😎
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
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.
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.
Easy as 1, 2, 3...Thank you for this extremely detailed video.
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!!!!!!!!!!!
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!
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.
This guy needs to do little league baseball commentary... great voice, understanding, knowledgable. Thanks.
Thank you so much. I was wondering why my wiper was going so slow and very juddery sometime. This completely solved my issue☺️
Omg...my wipers did that and it drove me crazy!! Thanks!
Finally, a good video on this topic..
Unlike the other video talking about this topic like 3 year old kid speaking english. Well done
You saved me big bucks . Thanks from Canada.
Thanks for this video... Simple. Detailed. Solves the problem. That's it. Thank you.
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
I want to see more videos from this guy!!
Just finished servicing my car thanks to this video. Very useful and informative info, subbed.
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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...
Very useful. Thank you. You’re message, just take your time, makes the difference.
Really liked your commentary! Great video. Lubrication is everything right
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 tutorial. Works for B7 A4 :)
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 mate.
I tried out your method on my Toyota Landcruiser ang it worked perfectly!!👌
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.
Lots of really good info. Thanks for the education, very well explained.
Great directions ~ I will try it!
Thanks
Need to buy a ball joint seperator (pickling fork) what size should I get?
Great diy fix it for good instructions..Thank you boss
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....
You are wonderful, thanks a lot. Greetings from Costa Rica buddy!!
Try quick steel... dries in minutes and you can sand, tap, drill etc. I love it... just a suggestion
Nice slow voice over. Gives you time to think!
That was exactly what I wanted to know. 🙏 Thanks
thank you for this video i fix it in my car it’s the same problem
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 a lot, you saved me a time. Big like .
Thanks! I solved my problem with your help.
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
😎👌
It may be a old video but I must say tank you
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.
Why aren’t there more channels like this
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Explained extremely well👍👍
Awesome very instructional a very educational thank you.
Good video easy to follow many thanks 👍🏼
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?
Did you break the arm trying to pound the shaft out?
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
Thank you for the tutorial :)
Awesome video. Earned a subscriber
Hi, My brothers girlfriend has a 2016 Ford Escape. THe wipers turn on as soon as you turn the vehicle on without the wiper switch being turned on. What could that be? Now it sounds like the fuse/fuses my be blown. The passenger side won't come on. She started her car up and the wipers were froze the other day, said it smoked. It is cold here and the wipers had froze down on windshield. My brother doesn't want to replace the motors if that's not what is wrong with it. Thank you for any help you can give.
That was a very good tutorial!!!
Please tell me what is the thing you use at 1:32. Thanks!
thx. master :) it was very useful .
cool, I will give it a shot
This is good to know thanks
Does it work the same for Renault clio mk 4?
NICE work thank you
Help, I changed the motor and installed a new linkage. Motor and linkage work just fine until I put the wipers on.
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...
good job!
Thank you. Very useful video.
I have same problem to the rear wiper . ( A6 4F) you know how can i fix it ?
Nice tutorial such a gentle man thx man 😃
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!
good work man, plus muuuch patients. Thanks it made my day.
I thought u quit making video good to see u back
👍 thanks for the comment, appreciate it.
great video, great explanation, great English, and great manual skills / loved the video (y)
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
Anybody got like a list of all the tools and stuff required in order to do this?, thanks in advance
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.
Thank YOU!🥳
What if the mechanism dose move freely but you have the same problem? Change the motor.
Thanks, you save me 250euro
I don’t know what’s wrong with mine they turn on they go fast but once it gets half way it stops are start making a loud popping noise and I have to pull them up to make they work but they go down just fine it’s just when they go up
Taking parts out is ez, is just putting it all back that I struggle
Soooo cool thanks this helped me alot👍👍👍
So what do I do if it's not moving slow, but stuck on high speed?
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" 🤗
excellent vid.. ty
Where can you buy tool 1:30?
Have you tried turning it on and off again?
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.
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
Good job
Thanks
At the start he says especially if it’s slow on fast but mine is pretty normal on fast but sometimes gets stuck anybody know if this is still the same problem before I take the whole assembly apart?