Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

Repairing the Windscreen Wiper Motor

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Starter motor

To repair the wiper motor, once it is removed from the engine bay, follow the instructions below for the work to be carried out. Often, the malfunction is due to oxidation on the electrical contacts. To check if the motor is functioning correctly, use a multimeter. If the voltage measured is around 12 V, then the motor is operational. Therefore, the issue may be with the speed switch and the oxidation of the contacts and wires, necessitating a review of the electrical connections.

Updated on 31 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

(Various brands) Various In this video, you can see the steps to dismantle and subsequently repair the windscreen wiper motor of the car. First, you need to know that the wip…
(Various brands) Various In this video, we will see one of the many methods that will allow you to repair a windscreen or any chipped glass on a generic car. Various glass re…
(Various brands) Various In this video, we can see how the YouTuber demonstrates replacing Bosch wiper blades. Specifically, this involves the budget model of wiper blades pr…

How to Open a Stuck Boot on the Peugeot 407?

On the Peugeot 407, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In such cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the rear doors, then lower the seat back by operating the release lever. Next, go inside the boot, locate the lock, and manually operate it using a flathead screwdriver. The boot will then be free to open.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos