UNIVERSAL WIPER MOTOR: TRUCK, TP, TRACTOR, CAR, CAMPERVAN

UNIVERSAL WIPER MOTOR: TRUCK, TP, TRACTOR, CAR, CAMPERVAN

The windshield wiper motor is a secondary electrical accessory of the car, but nevertheless very essential in bad weather. The windshield wiper motor allows the blades to be operated from right to left traditionally. They are located at the front of the windshield, at the rear and can also exist as headlight wipers for certain models. The windshield wipers and their motor are a set of mechanical and electrical elements that are not very complex, but which allow you to continue driving in rain and showers. This equipment meets several international and regional standards such as CE standards. They are manufactured in standardized ways for cars and heavy goods vehicles, however, there are special windshield wiper motors for certain vehicles. It is possible that the engine fails at some point, changing the part is more preferable than repairing it.

The windshield wiper motor in general

The windshield wiper motor is an electrical element which provides mechanical energy allowing the actuation of the windshield wiper arms. The motors offered on the market comply with several standards and several technical and electrical specifications. In general, the windshield wiper motor is powered by a 12 V current, it has two speeds, long and fast. The fast speed is intended for heavy rain, and conversely the slow speed is for light rain. The motor speed is 3000 rpm to 2000 rpm in general. Its power consumption is 6 A. The windshield wiper motor is made up of two parts, the motor itself made up of a magnet inductor and brushes. Then the mechanism for transmitting mechanical energy. It is usually a worm at the end which transmits energy to a pinion. The electric motor is connected to the battery and to the windshield wiper activation control, it is also connected to a water recovery system for cleaning the windshield, the “windshield washer”. To avoid total windshield wiper failures, remember to check the general condition of the motor and its mechanism before bad weather. However, there are warning signs that indicate that your engine is going to fail. If the engine operation slows down day by day, or if it takes time to respond,it must be controlled.

Wiper motor failures

The windshield wiper motor is generally durable and can last throughout the life of the vehicle. However, the motor may fail. Before changing the main part, that is to say the engine, you will need to ensure that the problem does not come from another part. The sound the engine makes can tell you where the problem is coming from. Call a professional for the repair unless you have mechanical knowledge. Blockages in general come from accessory parts in general. You should therefore remember to check that it is not the windshield wiper blades which are worn and which are preventing normal operation of the engine. It will also be necessary to check the fuses, this is the most common case, after a short circuit. If the problem comes from the engine, it is possible to repair the part, but ideally to change it so as not to have a recurring breakdown. The mechanical part of the engine being susceptible to external aggression, it will be necessary to clean dust and other dirt, but especially the oxidation which has formed on the metal parts. Subsequently, remember to lubricate the entire mechanism, the gears, etc. It is always advisable to change the windshield wiper motor if you have a breakdown, this being standard there are several models depending on the vehicle category and the model.