How To Replace a Windshield Wiper Motor

A bad windshield wiper motor is a big time safety issue. In this video I will show you how to replace a windshield wiper motor, wiper arms, and wiper blades. This wiper motor was running slow at times. It may also be worth replacing a wiper motor relay if your car has that. Wiper motor replacement can be easy, setting up the wiper transmission is a key step to getting the job done right.
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[@petermclaren7276]

The tip about the open bonnet and the wiper motor not working was a lifesaver. That was worth the thumbs up alone. Thanks

[@angelachristie1703]

Thank you SO kindly for sharing this video, as well as your knowledge and expertise in this field, so very appreciated. I took my 2003 Honda CRV in because while driving my wipers froze, semi blocking my clear view, it was a very scary experience to say the least. I took it in the next day. When i picked my car up a few days later i tried the wipers out before i left.. the first thing i noticed is that, unlike before i took it in, my wipers when the were resting down inside that little space/nook at the front.. AFTER he changed the motor the wipers no longer went down as far as they used to, rather they stopped much further up in the windshield, it actually took me about 3 weeks to get used to driving with them so high up on my W.S, they were quite a distraction for almost a month, still are once in awhile. He, the mechanic, told me that it was the timer and if he adjusted it anymore it wouldnt be good because they would go down too far and potentially break. NOT ONLY THAT but the very next day i noticed that there was a crack in the windshield in the bottom left corner, it was about 4-5 inches.. 2 days later it would end up expanding the whole length of the windshield. I called him the next day to let him know and he let out a very stern F..K! After that call i left him subseqeunt messages without a reply were now in Nov.. this happened in Sept. And! Its much colder outside and im afraid to drive with it lije that. Something told me to look up how to fix a w.s wiper motor and your video was the first one to come up and it confirmed my suspicions as you mention, THREE different times in this video, to BECAREFUL OR you can BREAK the windshield..Judging by the stern F... he let out he knew! But now hes trying to down play it, i also JUST found out the mechanic is not a certfied mechanic.. i suspected so as each time i would bring my car to get fixed the problem never! Truly did get fixed😐 So! A huuuuge "THAAANK you i have subscribed to your channel and will enlighten myself on different situations. It is SO hard, especially!!! As a woman, to find an honest mechanic.

[@williambodensieck7086]

A fantastic tutorial. Some steps really worked out on my Porsche! Now to put everything back together...

[@ThisIsReMarkable]

I'm going home today to see if I've learned "the touch". Thanks Charles!! Awesome tutorial!

[@Kaypaul50]

This is the best video for resolving this wiper problem, it was so helpful when I changed my wiper motor. Thanks

[@nicotorres7748]

This really helped me out! Thanks for the tutorial. Very detailed and thorough.

[@frankhorvath817]

Excellent video! Commentary perfectly synced with what you are doing AND steps in sequence without "oh, I forgot, or mumble mumble, or crap I dropped the camera, or sorry my lighting is non-existent" Every other video done on this topic neglects the removal and replacement of the plastic cowl without damaging it, as if its no biggie. Cleaning it and the mounting groove is critical for safe re-installation. That item costs over $80 plus shipping, and the mechanics carelessness is charged back to the customer! Shabby business! Thanks very much for this top notch video.

[@timoffice3974]

2013 Chevy Lt sonic car how Do you Replace a windshield motor show me a good picture of

[@mar-marromans98]

Thanks for the wiper removal trick !! I couldn't find my tool and didn't know how to get them off !! Your advice was spot on ! Thanks again thumbs ☝

[@oppanheimer]

Thank you so much, I tried for a long time to remove the wiper arm and gave up. But after watching your video I had success. Thanks again champ.

[@holdtrue2021]

watching stuff like this relaxes me 😏

[@rimaman8681]

did the the complete opposite to me

[@chicagoguntimes]

Watch mine 😃

[@pz2819]

Thanks for the video bro. The overall basics saved me time and a headache!

[@theadventuresofjavier8698]

This reminds me of a 06 Mercedes that was badly mistimed. What a bear that job was. Kudos for the window cleaner trick.ive been using that for years. Cheers

[@Androo49]

Thank you for being amazing! Dude, this wasn't the car I was searching for, but you did such an amazing job explaining everything to a T!! I was actually looking for replacing the motor on a Grand Prix, but I was truly impressed I watched your video until the end. Keep being you and doing what you do. Someone buy this man a beer! 👏👏

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you so much

[@patrickokeeffe6998]

Thanks, very helpful, must do preventative maintenance on water drains on mark 7 golf and clean, also had windscreen replaced and wiper now hitting A piller, thanks for 10mm tip too. Thanks

[@DavidKlausa]

This convinced me to just let my mechanic do it...

[@gerald4535]

Same lmao

[@insertmetalusernamehere]

About how much did it cost you? there's no way i can do this lol

[@adamoneale4396]

@@insertmetalusernamehere you sure can bud. Take pictures of each step

[@hcic8738]

A mechanic just quoted my buddy $900 to do it on a PT cruiser. Yep, we're doin it ourselves 😂

[@marcusvitela8834]

Man I'm doing it right now and it's fucking frustrating and my uncle came trying to help and I said wait let me check how the video had it and he's was like oh we got it... now passanger arm is further up than it should be and the cow trim won't go over it.

[@hduke1307]

Super video Thanks.for the help.

[@tf968]

You saved me so much work with your details on where the wiper arm linkages needed to be for the install! Awesome video, thank you!

[@HumbleMechanic]

That’s Aweosme

[@MiamiZombie2012]

Nice vid, yea FCP is great for euro parts. I got a new oem water pump for my 88 Volvo and I actually picked it up in person the same day of order. Figured I'm only 2 hours from their Connecticut store so why not get out of Jersey again.

[@MitchJewers]

This saved me so much on labour, ty

[@sandraat]

Great shot, really stable and precise 👌🏾 My question: Is there a difference in wiper shield motor for the LHD and RHD? I placed mine in my polo 2001 and when calibrating the shields in horizontal position to go up, it went down. I actually had to place my shields 45 degrees then it went down to horizontal position and then up, to the vertical position, passing the rest position in 45 degrees. So I was thinking the motor is turning the other way it’s supposed to. Is this a mechanical fault; so I got a motor for a RSD or did I not calibrate it right? Thanks

[@odaandreasenandreasen2197]

Thank you great tutorial 👏

[@jrum6119]

Excellent Presentation!

[@mehdiberka1519]

A gentleman who presents perfects videos of all issues, Bravo

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you

[@AKaz220]

Had to do this on my MK5. It turned out to be the wiper transmission, not the motor. Ended up having to buy a new trans. The shafts that the wiper arms mount to were completely seized to the point where i couldn't even get them apart without destroying the transmission. That being said, i would def recommend greasing up all the pivot points on the transmission. Awesome vid as always Charles!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Dang! I’ve seen them break but never seize. Wild!!

[@harrisonp3727]

Nice, very informative.

[@alextavares3158]

Very Proffessional👌

[@bmcy832]

Thanks a lot sir for this vedio. now i can replace the wifer motor of my mitsibishi adventure without any hesisitation

[@joseywales7930]

Thanks for sharing.

[@KC-lu7vo]

Just did this to my mk3. It was all gummed up at the nylon grommets and the plastic gear inside the motor was stripped. I cleaned all the nylon parts with silicon lube and used high temp. grease on all balls and shafts. My arms needed a little cleanup and some trim & bumper paint. Good as new now.

[@Belal-Khan]

I had an issue with my driver side wiper that just didn't work and was completely loose. I thought at first it was a loose bolt, but it was already tight when I went to torque it down. I did this job, but replaced the whole linkage/motor assembly with a used one. After I completed the job I realized I didn't need to replace the linkage at all. The issue was that my driver side wiper arm was stripped and wasn't making a solid connection with the splines on the motor. At least I know how to do this again if I ever need to in the future

[@Wiliuz]

mine stopped working while driving in the rain. it was linkage. cleaned it up, greased and it works like new. fortunate enough it wasnt a motor. great video!

[@HumbleMechanic]

That’s awesome. I mean not that it broke. But you fixed it with out parts!!

[@chrislavigne1212]

Great video as usual very informative. Any videos on the new vw beetle master cylinder swap and bleeding? Not much online about it. Thanks. Keep up the great job

[@HumbleMechanic]

No. That’s not a super common vw repair

[@kennyq45]

Thanks dude!

[@xTHEYCALLMExGx]

This is very helpful. My red mk3 jetta has wiper problems and I think I may have to replace the whole wiper assembly and motor. As it can never sit right. Always parked at a weird angle and whenever I thought it was fixed it would go below the cowl.

[@Swordie100]

I think you can sort of re situate them, but if it keeps occurring it might be time for a new one.

[@jonathandeily3909]

Hey Charles, I watched this video twice and I missed how to adjust the wiper arms once the motor is reinstalled. I did see a quick video closeup of one of the arm studs that had a mark on it bu I am not sure how it shows blade motion for alignment. When installing the motor to the linkage and using a 3mm spacing along with the 10mm blade to cowell, is that all there is? Thanks you!

[@themachine8009]

The humble mechanic once again hitting it out of the park

[@ernestolarrave1766]

Thank you very much

[@joeblogs8193]

how do you know the new motor was in the park position before installing? i would have set park position by connecting motor electrical plug before fitting linkage.

[@3921Playboy]

Thanks helped with my car

[@davidkanengieter]

For some vehicles, a battery post puller works great for removing stubborn wiper arms. I also have a metal trim removal tool I modified to seperate the ball and socket.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yep, that is my backup if I have a stubborn one.

[@frankhorvath817]

A small scale HF bearing puller kit (about $20) comes in very handy for this and small motor jobs.

[@pbakker]

It’s also quite common that not the motor, but the mechanism itself is the problem. It seizes up due to rust etc. I’ve had that once and had to put the old motor on the new mechanism. I got the impression the motor itself is quite strong.

[@daviddranikov4388]

Hi. Good video! What can be troubleshoot if only left wiper (driver side) arm is does not move? I can move it free by hand , but not with motor.

[@tof3275]

Great video, I noticed while watching the video that BOTH battery terminals were left UNCOVERED, I know that you were working with plastic trim tools etc. but my "Philosophy is better safe than sorry", it's just a thought so throw a cloth over the battery

[@cotarlauroman1]

Great video as always...maybe you can do a few with Passat FSI engines as well 2.0T...thanks again

[@HumbleMechanic]

I’ve done a few videos on the FSI in this GTI. It’s the same on a Passat fsi

[@ld4959]

thank you for your video

[@HumbleMechanic]

You are welcome

[@vwking06]

Good video, I'm having the same issue with my mk5 Jetta. Was actually going to send my question in but you beat me to it. Haha

[@affinity_0912]

Thank you for the video but I’m concerned about the types of motor do I need a specific motor for my car or can it be any type of motor??

[@calebcrouch6133]

Hey, my passenger side wiper stopped working a few days ago after a snow storm. The driver side is fine. I’m pretty sure I somehow disconnected it from the motor while getting ice off. Any chance you have a video on that repair? I haven’t opened it up yet but I assume there’s some little clip that connects the wiper to the motor.

[@saidbengoua2571]

Tank you so mauch with your video I save 100$ Yes Ilike it

[@user-se9ix3qi7t]

Hi My friend if you could make video about 1.4 tsi engine and p0300 which apear and we will be so thankfull

[@Antto]

Just did a linkage lubrication for a 5N Tiguan yesterday. Sadly the motor is making a noise and needs to be replaced. Hardest part was to get the linkage with the motor out from the car lol.

[@Al-no2fm]

Came on on recomendations. Wish I watched this first. Was replacing the whole thing tonight. Nothing working once all plugged in. Checked fuses, tried old motor again. Nothing, no power. Closed bonnet. Tried again.....bingo. JEEEEEEEZ :D

[@HumbleMechanic]

Oh no! This is not the first time I’ve heard it happen

[@Robbied3000]

Hi, I installed my wiper motor and transmission on my MK5 Jetta and the transmission is butting up against the driver side inner frame. After watching your video I figure that the motor was not in the home position, as I didn't check if it was when it arrived because it came pre-assembled from RockAuto. Do I need to remove it and make some adjustments?

[@jamesworley5073]

#HumbleMechanic I have an off topic question. Do you have any knowledge on installing a dash camera fuse tap in a 2018 VW Tiguan SEL. Fully loaded (WHERE HEADLIGHTS MOVE AT YOUR TURN AND EVERYTHING)

[@TheCoBBus]

Question!! I live in Finland and at winter it gets to -25C and i feel like my wiper motors are freezing and they don’t work before I have driven the car to a warm garage for like 15-20 minutes. Any idea how to fix that? Its a 2013 Jetta and it has done it every winter since I bought it in 2018

[@francoisloriot2674]

if my driver side arm is not reaching far enough (even though the rest position is correct and splines are not slipping) is it possible the linkage is damaged? or also is it possible they got installed in the wrong position? the arm with the bent is passenger side right? (mk6 golf R)

[@therealderjett]

Thanks for the video. I never knew the hood latch would stop the wiper blades from working. Is this the same general process for the B7 Passat?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yep pretty much the same. The cowl might be different

[@therealderjett]

@@HumbleMechanic Good to know. Thanks.

[@hollyf8435]

Is this relatively the same on every car? I have 2006 Hyundai tuscon

[@jamesworley5073]

Hey, I replaced wiper transmission on 1997 VW Jetta. One of the wiper blades lifts in the center and doesn't contact window anymore. I attempted replacing the arms which made both do it. Is there any tip to fix this problem?

[@jordanalexander4293]

What a coincidence I’m getting mine replaced in the morning lol

[@ozzyhimself8821]

Where is the fuse for the motor on the 8p 2.0t? It's rainy season and my wipers gave in this morning.

[@joachimjohan1215]

AWSOM!

[@astaghfirullahalzimastaghf3648]

@11:21 is it bend pick? i think i need to find that one

[@user-hx7tp8tt7l]

I bought a used one wiper motor for my 07 Passat FSI， it don't work, I close the hood, the spray is working, I test the connect, it has power 12.V, ground, and power around 11v ? Do you have any ideal?

[@catherinerobinson9468]

I wish you were my mechanic ❤

[@oorangejuce]

I have to try this 3mm trick with motor arm..!

[@Falconsgang8988]

I need help please I have a 99 Saab 9-3 and it died in my randomly I think it's my fuel pump but I'm not sure because I also need a bank 1 O2 sensor which is making it lean but I've also heard it could be a fuse plz help

[@HyP3b0Y]

I'm working for Bosch at the wiper system department. Kinda painful to watch that you talk about those wide tolerances when during design we have to fulfill the customer requirements with way tighter tolerances :D Also wierd to see this come back on youtube, I know the designer and I have access to the 3D files as well, strange feeling :D

[@robertbleicher5452]

Hypeboy ...then send a link, brother Of course, that’s no doubt proprietary information. But why bother viewing this video if you already built the wiper motor from scratch?

[@HyP3b0Y]

@@robertbleicher5452 Wouldn't risk my job on it, sry :) I've been a subscriber to this channel for a while now, can't remember exactly since when but enjoyed the VR6 videos. It just popped up in my feed so why not see how ppl replace/repair the wiper system?

[@robertbleicher5452]

Smart! I like the trick to loosen the wiper arm.... I’m the guy that broke said windshield, ha ha

[@HumbleMechanic]

I’ve seen a ton. Lol never broken a windshield but plenty of other glass. Lol

[@davidquinn6161]

Me too! I used a small puller to get the arms off after breaking the windshield. The pullers are also used for pulling battery cables off the battery posts.

[@MrCapricho83]

Ditto

[@pearlobrien5712]

Is there a reason you didn't remove the nut until the wiper was loose?

[@alexmelendez1484]

Hi there how can I reprogram my wiper motor I got the vcds software and plug but need help

[@TommyT_]

What did you use to mark it

[@timowallin8020]

Some tips from 15 years of different car serviceing. (Cars with only on windshield wiper motor). 1 the motor only turns one way. 2 it allways takes the full 360* turn. 3. it allways stops on same spot (if the motor is working). 4. Paint mark the motor axel on one corner and test it on drizzle speed to mark the resting position before asempeling it to the car! 5. Resting position of the motor is the end position of the windshield wiper arm gear/ transmission(down position of the windshield wiper arms). --That means that the fisth short arm that has the nut to the motor is (ALLWAYS no buts) in the direction that makes the secend arm directly over the first arm, So its heading 180* from the firsth arm. So after you know the direction, you firsth need tighten the nut, before you isntal the secend arm(do not let the motor turn as you tighten the nut!) and so you do not need to mesure anything via tape mesure. 6. Before you install the wiper arms. Paint mark both axels and activate them again on drizzle speed to make sure it allways stops on down position and dont sturt to come up. --If it dos then the motor moved when you tighten the nut on the first arm OR the secend arm wasent at 180* from the firsth arm. 7. Most windshields has marks for the correct wiper arm location on them.

[@HumbleMechanic]

I never knew that about the windshield marks. That is awesome.

[@donaldringen1594]

Are the instructions the same for the passenger side?

[@kevinsparks8318]

Ok how do you keep the motor from sitting in water inside the firewall housing

[@XXSNIPERUKXX]

From my experience Most fail because of people running hids and getting a voltage spike down the earth as it's shared with the motor. Im sure all mine were 12mm on the wiper nuts but I am in the UK maybe it's different on your end of the pond

[@carspotter69]

I replaced my motor … checked it out and went side to side perfect but then when the wipers turned off they were stuck up the windshield a little bit not staying down at the bottom as usual, any Tim’s on how to fix this ????

[@andrewpaige9152]

With the Part numbers , is this also with Australian numbers or do we reverse it and it’s passenger side? Or just remember Odd numbers is Left side?

[@HumbleMechanic]

I assume they use the same structure. Maybe y'all have odd passengers? LOL

[@andrewpaige9152]

@@HumbleMechanic ROFL if you see wrong parts delivered to your garage from Australia you'll know it's me lol

[@stargazer2042]

You skipped several steps. You did not show disconnecting the connector, which is why I clicked.

[@BellaAmici]

How long does it take a mechanic to replace a wiper motor ? Is this a quick & easy fix ? Approximately how long does it take? thanks in advance

[@HumbleMechanic]

Depends On The car. Usually an hour or so. Plenty of cars can take longer

[@BellaAmici]

@@HumbleMechanic Thanks. I was asking because i found the part for my 2013 Chevy Captiva for $65 and the one Mechanic guy was trying to tell me 5 hours to put it in. 😅 lol. I knew he was exaggerating especially after watching the video. I'm good to give him $50 to install it? You think that's fair?

[@HumbleMechanic]

I don’t know for sure. I’d call and get 3 quotes

[@BellaAmici]

@@HumbleMechanic ok. Will do. Thank you.

[@priusdriver699]

Oh my god.... this guy does not blink

[@grahamsmith5975]

5:30 this is the part I am stuck at. This just spins freely in either direction and I cannot for the life of me get that bracket off. The new transmission did not come with a motor and came with a brand new crank arm so seemingly they expect me to reconnect the old motor by removing the old crank arm. I am trying to avoid having to pry or break it off because I cant damage the old motor, its hundreds of dollars to replace it

[@jesserae6850]

How much does something like this typically cost?

[@whit9688]

Do you know about how much this job would cost if i took it to Firestone for them to replace my wiper motor? I don’t want to take it to VW for them to over charge me and I’m afraid I’d mess up if i did it myself.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Off hand I don’t. But I’d call VW before ruling them out.

[@kumbackquatsta]

same procedure for b7 passat?

[@JesseLockeHere2Do]

I was hoping to see the wiring harness come off of the motor. What's the secret?

[@adamoneale4396]

If you put it back in the car and flick the wipers once you can put the wipers on at the bottom once the cycle has finished

[@gabrielsaucedo8574]

i should have watched this video before breaking my windshield xD

[@ellenworner6333]

Wondering about the motor price And labor costs … it was rather time consuming …😮

[@Luke_SkyWalk3r]

Had this done at a shop because the linkage broke. They ordered and replaced the wrong wiper transmission. Now it grinds against the frame of my car and one wiper arms grinds my hood...I should have watched this and done it my self.

[@twochaudiomg2578]

You pulled a fast one. On a few people. You did not TEST, TEST, the damn motor before installing How many parts is parts do you put together then you have to replace the new unworking PART.?? My Polish mechanic

[@HumbleMechanic]

Fair point. Lol but it’s a very low %

[@anthonydalessandro6363]

Hey man I have some questions about rebuilding my 3.2 vr6 from my mk4 r32 I’ve met you before I worked at the Volkswagen dealership for a period of time and I went to ask you on Instagram and I notice that I’m blocked by you :/

[@HumbleMechanic]

Weird. Sorry about that I don’t think I’ve blocked anyone on Insta. Well not on purpose. What’s the question.

[@anthonydalessandro6363]

I bent one of the thin metal plates in between the engine and transmission when I was disconnecting the transmission. If it’s not 100 percent straight should I replace that?

[@sephuris5555]

Just bought one the passage side wiper doesn't work, no movement all

[@majickmeg]

I’ve replaced my motor with two good motors and they won’t work. I have power, ground and signal at the connector... I can’t figure it out

[@HumbleMechanic]

if its this type of car, make sure you're testing it with the hood shut or at least latched. Newer VWs lock out the wipers when the hood is up

[@majickmeg]

@@HumbleMechanic we have the hood shut :) a tech said to unplug the module and plug it back in? It’s an 05 Jetta...

[@DavidHernandez-oc7vr]

Can you take a r32 mk4 gti and put all the drive train in to a mk4 VW jetta

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yes. But it’s cut and weld the rear pan

[@martincordiner6056]

Funny story and question for y'all: Yesterday, I asked my neighbour (who is a mechanic) to help replace the wiper linkage on my Golf Mk6, due to a snapped bolt where the wiper attaches (different story!). He went ahead and replaced the linkage with a new one I got on ebay, but when the job was nearly done, he tells me (in broken english) "motor no good, not work". This didn't seem right, since the motor was fine last time I checked. Long story short: the motor only seemed to be broken because the hood was open, thus disabling it (thanks VW!). But while he an I attempted to troubleshoot this rookie error, I must've pulled the 30A wiper fuse and put it back in the wrong spot, because the wipers still failed to work even after closing the hood and going for a drive! After an evening of googling, I went back to check the voltages at the motor this morning, and noticed that the live wire was reading 0 volts, promptly rectified by putting the 30A fuse back in the right spot. I was about to throw a party to celebrate when the motor hummed to life, but this was cut short when I realized the linkage was only moving slightly, no matter what position I put the wiper lever, and would appear to get stuck almost immediately, making only small noises and twitching slightly beyond the initial movement. I now suspect that my neighbourly "mechanic" has put the linkage back on in the wrong timing position :(. Looking at this video, it seems to need a very precise placement. I'm therefore wondering if there is an easy way to spot if the linkage is incorrectly clocked, before I go to all the effort of blaming my neighbour and getting him to pull it back out and do it over. What position should it all be in when parked?

[@martincordiner6056]

Update: pulled the linkage and motor back out and found that the arm was attached to the motor in completely the wrong position, and as a result, was getting jammed against the metal stop every time the motor tried to turn. Following this video to the letter, I was able to remove the linkage arm and re-secure it in the correct position. After reassembly, it all seems to be working like clockwork, wiper blades in the correct position and moving smoothly. Thanks for the tutorial, humblemechanic, you saved me from a bad situation!

[@johnterpack3940]

A wiper motor that breaks when it gets wet? Only an engineer could come up with that.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Only when water gets inside

[@johnterpack3940]

@@HumbleMechanic right. It just amuses me because of all the parts on a car you might think to make impervious to water it seems the wiper motor should be high on the list.

[@miatakid2]

You forgot to park the wiper motor. Nothing sucks more then having the wipers parking in the middle of the windshield

[@barbaragutierrez6091]

500 to do this is that 2 much

[@marisaelenenadiejamusiccom3974]

Y car was vandelized someone poured food all over my windsheild