How to Fix Windshield Wipers (Motor Replacement) in Your Car

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[@colinnadeau6068]

great video! I have an issue with my windshield wiper motor it is turning and running fine, however when i attach the transmission and wipers it just spins inside the clip that connects it to the transmission. everything is tight as can be. im able to move the wipers by hand. is the motor shaft probably stripped? If you see this and could help it would be extremely appreciated. thank you.

[@foolserrand6261]

Where can I buy common sense? There's no link.

[@MrThunderbirdfire]

You're awesome Scotty :) thanks for the tips & i love these intros & closure of your videos. Please being them back in your new videos.

[@tremarrimorris1554]

@Mr grow Medical I was just wondering did you have to end up changing the wiper motor any way because I am having the exact same problem with my 2007 Chevy cobalt.

[@tremarrimorris1554]

@Mr grow Medical ok I will have to take a look at that and thanks for your reply.

[@monacomark9808]

This guy is amazing! He is so concise and there is no wasted garbage in every single one of his videos that I have watched so far. I am a new fan and I would just like to say thank you to Scotty. I’m learning a lot and I’m taking on projects I never would have before.

[@TopHatButcher]

This man is a Saint. Every car issue that either myself or my girlfriend has run into Scotty has a video for. 10/10 Best dude ever.

[@ketchupbottle5964]

I hope this man lives forever because he is such a money saver and teaches us so much

[@whateverz-876]

Ya know what I like about you? You're concise, incredibly so. The only words in there? Those are the exact ones I need --no droning.

[@scottykilmer]

+blondegaijin that’s my goal, no fluff just facts, thanks for watching👍

[@Yukon_Actual]

blondegaijin Exactly.

[@cathwood1000]

Thank you so much for this video. It gave us the confidence to tackle the job ourselves instead of paying hundreds to someone else. In our case it turned out that the motor was ok, but part of the mechanism under the plastic cover was siezed up. It worked like brand new once we loosened it up, though in the process we broke part of the plate that attaches to the car and had to fashion an extra plate to slide over the top to keep it all together! With that success under our belt we're thinking about tackling the non-working electric window next. Vehicle: 2003 Daewoo Nubira.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Good job.

[@notme1048]

Neighbor's 96 Plymouth Voyager wipers stopped working. Previous owner told her they often stop working but he never was able to fix it right. When i took the panel off 1st thing i saw was the main bolt attaching linkage arm to motor was so loose the bracket had almost fallen off. I reattached but didn't know what the starting point was or what the proper linkage set up and cycle...that is until i found THIS video that actually showed the linkage start position and proper running illustration...until I saw this and not starting at the right point the wipers were turning backwards as if they would be up full at power off & on. I didn't know (but learned) driver side blade must be on top or both blades will collide (hard) 1st time they run. THANKS AGAIN for your great work

[@sneakapeek2577]

hey that's my exact van ... great video... scotty you are much more help than any bigwigs on tv ... your a real person ... god bless and keep up the good work!

[@roberth7399]

My wipers came on by themselves wouldn't shut off. Fuse kept burning out. Then completely stopped working. Ebay bought a used one 40.00 watched this video works like a champ! Thanks Scotty

[@TheRabidPosum]

Thanks Scotty. Great to know I messed it up. I figured it was a direct drive connected to the motor connected by gears timed by a chip. Didn't know there was mechanical moving parts. I'm a steamfitter graduate apprentice and went to trade school in HS. Worked for a plumber for a couple years and an HVAC company for 5. I can troubleshoot and fix an oil burner on a furnace or boiler or central air condencer or air handler but I never been under the hood, unless to add w/w fluid lol.

[@shaneomac5074]

I spent a hour trying to figure out how to get the wiper arms off, thank you Scotty you’re doing God’s work

[@PhillipBlanton]

There have been a few times lately when I needed to look up how to perform a specific task on one of my cars and came across a "Scotty Kilmer" video. At first I thought you were quite goofy, but your videos are so well done that they left me with no questions. Each task was performed with confidence after watching the video. Now, when I'm looking for a video tutorial on a specific repair task, I am thrilled to find a goofy, Scotty Kilmer video. My daughter's 2011 Juke has an issue with the windshield wiper motor, and your video once again prepared me to tackle the job.

[@rimaman8681]

hes good but this job is childs play youd have be an absolute novice at fixing anything not to be able to do this, i did all this and much more to my whiper system and id never done it before but i actually fixed the dead motor aswel all the videos on this topic just replace the motor they are expensive and in my case very hard to find, my car is old, now i need to learn exactly how these motors work and fail to stand a chance of getting it to work again

[@spelunkerd]

I especially liked the part where you show how that arm works normally. Lots more moving parts under that plastic cowl than I thought! Ever since you posted the clip about changing your clutch, I've been a little suspicious about how things can appear simpler than they actually are (grin). This repair seems pretty simple, however. Keep em coming, these videos are great.

[@recardothompson5960]

Awesome scotty...I love every single one of your videos. I am an aspiring mechanic, with a level 1 in engine systems. Out here in jamaica, level 1 in the lowest most basic achievement. I wish I lived near you man. I want to learn so much more

[@Hayden-ib3ju]

I will start reading my owner's manual in Scotty's voice from now on.

[@scottykilmer]

normally a bad motor assembly, rain shorts em out. Try a used junkyard unit, new ones cost a ton

[@mackdudley4901]

Love this guy he's always straight to the point

[@scottykilmer]

you have to take apart the rear inner cover panel to check it out. But first try tightening the bolt that holds the wiper on the outside, they can loosen up

[@ShawnGottii709]

This is why we love you Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

@youfrancis You gotta have the hands, man. Machines just bow to the master when I show up. Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

@Matthew55904 Yes, lights can come on at any time, but some maintenance lights come on at certain mileage times. Not the check engine light, but other warning lights can come on at mileage intervals. Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

go to the motor, unplug it, and hot wire it with power and ground. if it still acts up, replace the motor. If not, fix the wiring or switch

[@scottykilmer]

often broken wiper linkeage bushings, or just plain burned out motor

[@nivayodiegito11]

Thanks scotty you are one of the best mechanic always watch your videos

[@scottykilmer]

@keneyed209 Unfortunately that's how they sell them. I often use junk yards for such stuff. But you can try Dormans, they make a lot of aftermarket parts. Just google it or ask at your local auto parts store, they can all order dorman parts. Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

yes, put the motor on the wiring, turn it on, then off. When it's cycled to the off position, then put the arm on the motor. The actual gear itself has no particular position as it works 360 degrees

[@cgelmore488]

I am so thankful for your advice. (56F) I have always been a good gottadoitmyselfcauseimbroke single Mom- and now I am older and stuff like this you show- really helps. I also bought a Ford Ranger (4x4 4.0) so parts and unneeded gadgets are cheap and everywhere...

[@scottykilmer]

@CoolasIce2 Grunting is part of being a mechanic. Be happy I'm not swearing. Scotty

[@bobjohnson8428]

Thanks, got them working now. Much easier to drive in the rain now.

[@scottykilmer]

@Ji99i3 Often they squeak just because their rubber is worn, clean em with some denatured alcohol, that works great. As for losing one speed, that's usually the motor assembly starting to break down. Scotty

[@notme1048]

CAUTION: Unplug the power to the wiper motor (at battery) before working on linkage or wiper motor main bolt /arm and assembly as the motor will cycle thru 1 turn when any forced movement is applied i.e when main motor bolt is tightened without bracing entire linkage against movement. This can grab, pinch and / or damn near rip your fingers off. Great Video, Good Luck

[@scottykilmer]

@13FravelJ yes, that often works fine. Scotty

[@pmawate2347]

Very nice, quick, faster and to the point video.

[@lostsoul3154]

Use (blue) Loctite upon reassembly and also a good time to change those blades! Great video Scotty, you make everything look easy!!

[@scottykilmer]

@MegaDodge19 those systems are relatively complex, with even computer modules operating them. I just put in a toggle switch to run em direct when I fix them , beats the heck out of going through all that engineered nightmare wiring. Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

@13FravelJ put a new blade, that often does it. If not, then the linkeage is breaking down, a royal pain to fix. Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

@Infinitrium that is almost always a worn out wiper motor assembly, they short out internally and do that a lot. Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

@vispher101 either take that back, or get a wiring diagram from them to show how to rewire yours to work on that wiring set up

[@hairschooltv]

never miss me a scotty video - your the best - rock on kilmer - and keep up the grunting...lol

[@scottykilmer]

@Neeal314 yes, almost always a bad motor assembly, the contacts inside go bad, replace the whole unit.

[@Chaosdude341]

This is so pure.

[@Winnadem]

Got to love Scott's videos

[@scottykilmer]

@smitty6293 theoretically it could be, but 99 percent it's the motor assembly itself. Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

it actually could lbe the motor assembly, they often break like that and won't shut off unless you pull the fuse. see it a lot

[@scottykilmer]

@mobes329 I'm tired of sweating in Texas, I'll take the chicago wind for a while here (though I did go to the university of illinois, and man, did it get cold in the winter.) Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

often the bushings on the wiper linkeage that connect the motor to the blades brake and that happens

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

Once upon a time I watched a video of how to do the lower ball joints on my Jetta , looked fairly straight forward and the video showed about 12 minutes to do it per side. So 2 hours and 17 minutes later I got one done and back together as every bolt /pin, whatever was just plain rusted in place. Armed with the how to the other side took about 15 minutes till one of the bolts had a round head not the hex as all the others. So all this to say I took my wiper off the other day and it was rusted on securely and there is no way you can pop these things off as shown. I wish it were easier. However I liked the video as it appears my present 4x4 will need a new wiper motor and this looks doable for me.

[@asifineededaname]

Scotty does it again , thanks for the great tips !

[@scottykilmer]

either the transmission, or bent wiper linkage

[@scottykilmer]

@jesusali Ah, that's an easy job, it just bolts off and you whack the middle with a hammer while pushing on the wheel with your legs, and it pops right off. Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

try a new ground wire to the motor wiring. If that doesn't do it, replace the motor assembly

[@scottykilmer]

often a weak motor does that, also check the wiper arm linkeage for bad bushings

[@mozillagenesis]

Cool! I've never had to do this but I'm sure I will at some point in the future. Thanks.

[@Scribnastyman]

Thank you friend! It took me 15 minutes!

[@scottykilmer]

@jgloves2smile first, you'd hot wire the motor to see if it works,If it does, then check the switch and fuses next, and pray the wiring hasn't shorted out somewhere.

[@krystalkempton6238]

Best video ever

[@peternguyen4907]

you make it so easy. thank you. i plan to bring it to the shop. but I will try it my self

[@scottykilmer]

try tightening the bolt on the non working one, they are normally covered with a plastic flip part you bend up to get to the bolt. If not that, linkeage is broken If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every saturday morning at 10 AM CST on google events. Just go to my scotty kilmer channel on youtube saturday morning at 10, and click on the google plus icon on the top right corner. That takes you to the event where you can ask me questions Live.

[@steved5501]

Scotty is good people !!!!!!

[@scottykilmer]

first the passenger arm was loose, but now they are probably all bent up and the whole assemble will need replacing

[@scottykilmer]

@Rhin0Neil Yes, some people mark em, I use my memory in such a simple case. I'll mark cams on engine timing belt jobs, but not something this easy to remember. Scotty

[@beatnik7260]

what did i do wrong if the wipers are going to wrong way.. the old motor was out so i replaced it. hooked it up like you said to find the right spot so i can bolt on my wipers, and the first thing they wont to do is go towards the truck motor.. i have burned up 2 wiper motors so far, could you help me with this please.. oh, and you are a down to earth kinda person on all your videos i have watched, thank you and keep up the great work..

[@scottykilmer]

normally that's the circuits breaking down inside the motor. Putting a rebuilt assembly on normally fixes that.

[@scottykilmer]

@jbonkerz Yes, that's always a bad motor in those designs, the circuits inside burn out and do that. Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

@Matthew55904 It's a pain, most body shops have people who do it professionally for a reasonable fee. Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

@13FravelJ yes, try tightening it first. Scotty

[@RX7GSLSEowner]

@CoolasIce2 Nah, I've always found Scotty's grunts quite humorous, as I sometimes do the same thing when wrenching on my cars. Also as he mentioned that's quite tame for a mechanic! Keep up the good work, Scotty!

[@2009glories]

Looks easy. Thank you. I think I will try to do it myself. I have a 1987 Plymouth Gran Fury and motor is accessible, I think (anyway, I can see it) ; hope it is not difficult to remove.

[@derrickanderson844]

How fix HEATER FAN

[@pacowaco9867]

You are the man for this! I am by no means a mechanic, but my mothers mechanic wants to charge 200 dollars parts and labor. She trusts her dealers and doesn't want me to do it, so I will save this and use it for my vehicle if it ever happens lol. What was the meter that you used to test if the motor had power running to it?

[@frankwilliams7639]

We love you Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

@daredevil22 chrysler van, but fords are pretty similar

[@scottykilmer]

I use a power probe 3

[@scottykilmer]

often a worn out motor or bad ground wire to the motor

[@mattmaldonado880]

Absolute legend

[@khengratha3264]

Very useful tip! Can you please explain reason of low speed and INT option not work on Toyota Camry 4 gen? Other hand, my car wiper auto park doesn't work as well.

[@NotRealNamesAgain]

Good stuff Scottie.

[@scottykilmer]

@paulicapopcorn the rear motor assemblies often burn out like that, me, I'd live without it.

[@scottykilmer]

@MegaMustufa Not that big of a deal, but take the plastic crap off and check the motor by hot wiring it with power from the battery to see if it's shot. Scotyt

[@scottykilmer]

@smitty6293 just replace the motor assembly, that's it 99 percent of the time in such a case. Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

power probe

[@mobes329]

Hey nice video. I wish it was still hot in Illinois...LOL

[@bddc201]

I like to put anti-seize on the shafts that hold the wiper arm. Makes them way easier to pop off later.

[@utoobube]

Another great and informative vid Scotty!

[@JimiKiwi]

Another Great Video

[@scottykilmer]

@weezyfbaby8787 You have an anti theft system problem, a cow in that thing to fix. Try another key if you have one, and take it to a GM mechanic if that doesn't work. They are not systems you can fix yourself, as they have to be recoded to work once repair parts are installed. Scotty

[@jbonkerz]

@scottykilmer Thanks Scotty. I picked up a replacement motor and installed it. Problem solved. :)

[@scottykilmer]

broken motor or broken wiper linkage bushings that make em go

[@scottykilmer]

a bad part inside the wiper motor assembly. Just replace the whole thing

[@momosy9413]

Hello! Do u have a demo for Hyundai Santa fe 2013 sport?? That'll be helpful. Tks in advance

[@bmaiceman]

Great vid scotty good info. However I have a 96 Neon in which the wippers come on and work but only in the low speed setting when you put it into high they stop reight where they are wether in is in mid stroke or what. Is this likly a switch going out or the motor going out? If the switch how hard is it to got to?

[@rayperez6214]

you’re a beast !! great communicator

[@rudy52111]

You the man Scotty. Thanks

[@2LateIWon]

Great vid!! Whats the best way to tune a carb (Holley 750DP) Thanks

[@PhillipBlanton]

Bang a carb tuning-fork against the bony part of your knee or wrist, and then hold it up near your ear. Tighten (or loosen) the carb until it rings in resonance with the tuning fork. You should hear resonance waves that beat slower and slower until you can't hear the beat any longer; then you're in tune. Or... maybe that's how to tune something else... I get confused sometimes.

[@scottykilmer]

the motor assemblies break down like that, replace it, or live wit it.

[@Chris-uu6dg]

Really helpful many thanks!!!

[@Dicofol1]

Good video, one tip you forgot to add. You should always check if the old motor is running once you removed it from the linkage. My car's linkage was so rusted out that it wouldn't turn anymore and I changed the motor for no reason ;-( Can we add some lube/grease to help the linkage stay functional and rust free ? thanks.

[@bkyi44]

Thank you~!!! Great videos~!!! Keep on coming~!!!

[@snoogins2012]

Hello Mr. Scotty. I have a 1995 mustang. The wiper actually turn on but when turned off, they don't rest in the start position. They stop where ever you turn them off at. Do you have any advise? Thanks

[@scottykilmer]

replace the motor assembly, that's how they burn out inside

[@josegiron7484]

Hey Scotty awesome videos. Why do windshield wipers randomly go off? I have a 99 mustang

[@scottykilmer]

yes,and when fords do that, often a wearing out wiper motor as the brushes inside just get too thin