2B Wiper Problem (Mini)

[baj25]

After intensive use on the journey home from Tatton Park yesterday (journey from hell), my wipers decided to go squiffy. They have worked fine for 6 years and luckily it happened just as I came off the M6. They still go back and forth like wipers do, but instead of starting horizontal, they now start at about 45 degrees, as though the park position has moved. Nothing obviously changed when given a quick shufty today. Both wipers are the same so I guess problem is in motor/gearbox. Before I start stripping down, any thoughts? IIRC, they are mini 2 speed 110 deg type. TIA, Bri

[IanS]

2 possible problems in my view

 

1 if the angle that the wipers move through has not changed then the outer tube of the rack has popped out either at the motor end or at the first wiper gear box.

 

2 if the angle has changed then the pin in the motor gearbox that drives the rack has failed and you need a new gear wheel.

 

Just my thoughts.

-Ian