Replacing Wiper and Window Motor on my Discovery II

Today I replace the wiper motor assembly and the front right window motor on my 1999 Land Rover Discovery II. Watch all my Land Rover videos here: • Land Rover
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This Week With Cars - Episode 0209
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[@eggy1962]

Anytime working in a door panel….have some plasters handy….cut my hands many times

[@blacksquirrel4008]

And your first indication is usually, “where’s all this blood coming from?” Happened to me just the other day.

[@coleymixan5516]

ugh this makes me never want to begin tackling my window regulator :) you have patience and care that I really admire (and tools/skills:knowledge)

[@johnoldonekanole602]

Is there anything you dont know how to fix ? So much talent in one person .Thank you for sharing your knowledge . You make it look so easy , But I know the frustration you must have working on vintage autoes . I am dealing with a ragged out 1986 bullnose Bronco , trying to put it back together .Not restore it just make it a safe daily driver no off road . Stay safe .

[@jonatday]

Great Video as always, It should be pointed out to people that may not know that windscreen wiper motors have a permanent live feed to them from the ignition, which means that even with the windscreen wiper switch turned off, that motor can unexpectedly start (because they try to park in down position) many mechanics have sadly lost fingers and had very painful injuries, the linkage is a nasty thing if it starts to move if you are touching it, so ideally disconnect battery and keep ign off and you cant go wrong. Thanks again for the cool videos

[@blacksquirrel4008]

Really appreciate the wiper info. Like most old Disco owners I already have window work experience. Those crappy plastic rollers ARRGH!

[@rowanholgate1435]

Great advice on two jobs I need to do.

[@TomHamilton54]

Sure, more videos like this would be nice. I appreciate your hard work. You make look easy but I know it isn't.

[@greavous93]

it really was easy. Give it a try.

[@AudiophileStooge]

I had an '04 Disco II HSE7. Loved it. Driving an L322 now.

[@davemabbutt]

These are the best videos I have seen for repair. Straight to the point. Excellent. Thank you for this work and for sharing it.

[@lrcb40]

More Disco videos, please, Steve! This is a good one.

[@pminoregon9072]

Thanks Steve! It is so relaxing watching you fix things.😊

[@gordonbain5411]

The final part of setting up the wiper mechanism has been missed out. Before fitting the trim below the windscreen you don't know where the wipers should be positioned. The danger is you'll allow the wipers to impact onto the trim. The easiest way is to stick a piece of masking tape to the 12 o'clock position of the wiper spigots. Operate them (without the wiper arms) and see if both spigots are synchronized. Then look for the end 'swipe' arc on the windscreen (top left looking back towards the windscreen). Here in Scotland in winter, as I've just done, it's easy, as it's always raining, but for you in sun kissed places, maybe where the dust has accumulated will tell you where the correct arc should be. Fit the wipers and operate on a wet screen to avoid scratching and once you're happy with the wipers arc, stop them when both are horizontal (allow for where the trim seal will lie on the windscreen). Remove the wipers, fit the trim and refitting the bonnet is a breeze even for someone on his own at 66 years of age. :)

[@jimringo2569]

Way to go Steve. We like simple although lengthy detailed repairs. Thanks.

[@richardguse3410]

Takes time to do these repairs and replacements.

[@duaneleeth]

More Disco videos! I have one of my own and I have the exact same issues, passenger window and wipers. Your video came out at the perfect time. Thanks

[@davidjones332]

Well done Steve -working inside doors is always fiddly, and all the sharp edges on a car lurk there.

[@daveshongkongchinachannel]

If this was on any other channel I'd probably give it a miss as it really doesn't sound like an interesting topic. But you always manage to make even the more mundane stuff both interesting and educational. Thanks Steve.

[@nrl1029]

Finally more Land Rover videos Steve keep them coming.

[@thirdcargarage2951]

I use a suction cup to hold the glass up while changing motors and regulators. Helps a lot and trust more than tape

[@jimwiskus8862]

Wow, glad you were able to sort all of this out. It’s clear to me that Land Rover doesn’t want the average guy, like me trying to do my own work. One would think if they changed the connector on the window motor, they would at least have the courtesy to include the other side of the motor connector included as a pigtail, so all Steve had to do was cut the original connector from the chassis harness and splice in the new connector in and back in business. As a former parts man, if something changed, I told my customers and verified if they had the latest part on their engine already. If they did all they needed was the latest part. If they were replacing an original component then I would say in addition to this new part, you’re going to need this, this and this to complete their repair. On the water barrier behind the door panel, most US produced vehicles I believe have a removable water barrier that can be put back into position and pressed back down to reseal the internals on the door. Steve your abilities and intuition never cease to amaze me. Great job!

[@paulhall170]

A typical, methodical, Steve repair, enjoyable!

[@frankscarservice1911]

Cool video Steve. I hate opening doorpanels. Sometimes your find lists of rust.

[@stephenricketts7764]

Always a good idea to maintain the daily driver but that is the one which often gets neglected. Some wiper motors are a real pain to replace but that looked pretty straight forward. I am glad you found the right window motor, just having to change the connectors is a minor problem. Thanks Steve for another good video. 👍

[@bobholloway7138]

Good video, Steve! My '98 D1 was a real nightmare as she got older concerning the electrics - windows and door locks on all four doors. At least both sun roofs worked until I sold her when she turned 10 years old!

[@keystonekid7451]

Nice work Steve! Keep the vids coming!

[@strokenumber3]

Good mechanic.

[@regsparkes6507]

Good but tedious job well done. I wish I could use high speed camera action to get my repairs done :)

[@garethgoodchild2643]

The joy of having a heated garage to work in!

[@BJHolloway1]

Great job

[@bobmanzi7712]

great stuff thanks

[@bohicajohnson7203]

I would've swapped over the plug from the original motor. They are water proof. A good video if you need to change the cowl or wiper motor. I saw your cowl has the obligatory split in it!

[@juridicus]

where do you live? it’s the hood! lol

[@robt2151]

I had to change a couple of window motors on my Freelander and they too came with the extra pigtail. If you are able to remake the connections then the extra length of cable makes refitting a bit easier.

[@robertmorin1454]

Actually have a disco 2 as well so I enjoyed this one ! Other videos would be great over the year to mix things up !👍🇨🇦

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

I have done a lot of Disco 2 videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLRMQ-ShmnWObBEW2bLrIDkSB71MhPYBoy

[@baroja5303]

buena reparaciom

[@davidnelson6893]

WELL COOL

[@redlandy25]

what is the part number of the wiper linkage?

[@MrDunky48]

Pure genius. Not easy by any means. It always look like you know where all those nuts are but how?

[@QBRX]

Been there, done that.

[@campionoverbagh561]

Regulators are a hoot and holler

[@timnell207]

You refer to the “bonnet” but also the “hood” prop. Shouldn’t it be the bonnet prop? 😀

[@ragnarocking]

So I take it your daughter didn't like the Disco? kids these days.... 😁

[@harddriveusame7248]

Not your most exciting video, but hey, it's all good!

[@mitchd949]

Steve only did one thing incorrectly so far as I can tell. When he discovered the electrical connection was different on the new part, that's when the obligatory curse word is to be blurted out with some emphasis even if nobody is within earshot to hear it!

[@gazzafloss]

Good job Steve, LandRover has some of the most "rinky dink", (poorly designed and useless), window regulators and central locking systems fitted to it's older cars. Always failing to function, Lucas junk.

[@jamesray3920]

Duck tape the window with about 4 strips and pull down on window it will open police do this to open window when a child or dog left In vehicle it will open

[@jamiebanister509]

like your work but land rover parts really you have more money than you need I buy good parts OEM and save 10 times the money

[@x5or]

Very clean job mate 👍 Your original wiper mechanism looks excellent and in good shape compared to mine that is completely rusty. I've just repaired it last week. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKOWgH2CmstnqJY

[@tonysheerness2427]

Why did you choose a Disco for your everyday drive? Land Rover always comes out as unreliable in all the surveys.

[@ThisWeekWithCars]

Which means I can make a lot of videos fixing it! ;)

[@blacksquirrel4008]

We just say that to keep the prices down.