How Windshield Wipers Work

[@sebastiencaunes3415]

No bla bla for hours. Clear, efficient... You taught me something without wasting my time. Thank you !

[@speedkar99]

Yeah that's my style, short and to the point

[@ernst2able]

I fully agree. I can't stand those presentations that begin with a ten minute introduction of what the video will be about and the ten minutes of excuses that the camera and the 🎉sound are lousy. "I'm going to show you how to change a spark plug. My great grandfather built this shop in 1896..."

[@randorfja]

agree

[@alext9067]

Exactly what I like. Rapid explanation with no music and no extraneous bullshit.

[@speedkar99]

That's my style. Short and to the point

[@jacknobles1907]

I like how this guy does his presentation with his videos but just wanted to clarify a few things: the motor is an electric motor - not "electronic" / the spiral gear is commonly referred to as a worm gear / the switching mechanism behind the rotating spur gear (driven by the worm gear) is mechanical in nature - not "electronic". The term electronic seems to be ever more loosely used in describing components such as this when electrical is much more appropriate. I came here to learn how windshield wiper system work as I have an issue with my car's system not returning the wiper blades to home position when turned off. I thank this gentleman very much for taking the time to assemble this video! I think he also produced a video on EVAP systems used in cars as well, which he also did an excellent job of-thanks!!!

[@abloke7212]

Well constructed video. Very clear,concise and understandable. Presentation and communication excellent.

[@speedkar99]

+A Bloke thanks!!

[@pops6757]

If you can explain every detail and functions in a very short time and easily understood, you have a very deep knowledge of what you are saying.

[@Unseen.Journeys]

There is an entire universe behind that switch lever.. gosh !! Im going appreciate those wipers work every time when i switch them onn !!

[@1empyre1life]

This video answered questions I've had in my head for a very long time, and some that I didn't know I wanted to know! Thank you for putting my curious inner child at ease.

[@paulwehbe5440]

Wow very detailed!! Well done. You are a true genius.

[@speedkar99]

+Paul Wehbe thanks, glad you appreciate it

[@danntikofi2722]

Paul Wehbe thanks so much

[@waw225]

Wow, an intelligent and knowledgeable discussion about the internal workings of the windshield wiper motor and associated transmission. Most videos just show how to take the old motor out and put a new one in without explaining the internal workings of the 12V motor and electronics in the transmission housing. Thanks again for the great video!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks...I love diving in and seeing how things work

[@pladin517]

This was an A+ video. Thank you! Down-to-earth, knowledgeable, the jump cuts add pace and comedic relief!

[@speedkar99]

You are welcome!

[@sroberts605]

Excellent! Two things I enjoyed: pointing to everything with a suspiciously clean toothbrush using your _brother's old underpants_ Now I'm going to watch this a few more times to understand the satisfyingly complex system, Heath Robinson would approve.

[@cassiel2788]

Thanks for this. I'm attempting to build a cat toy launcher for my pet and I think this motor will be the best one to use. I needed the detailed explanation without having to take the motor apart.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks ...check my Honda wiper video too for more ideas

[@dmmurphy8902]

Oh man, I was good till the brothers underwear, I'm dying here 😆

[@speedkar99]

Gotta use what I can for greasy situations

[@ardhunaan]

Yay! Your brother got a new toothbrush!

[@speedkar99]

+ardhunaan He sure did...except that was the toothbrush from 2 videos ago haha

[@zouhairgad]

And a new underwear too... 3:16

[@singhjindernagra295]

ardhunaan probably stole his wifes one 😂😂 jks

[@kevinsmart2165]

My goodness, well done! That was an extremely well made and thorough video! 👍🏼

[@claymayberry1299]

One of the most efficient explanations in the Universe!

[@COTU9]

This was great! Thanks for doing a video on this, I've been looking for some time on a detailed video covering how the windshield system works. Seems like no one has ever taken the time to do one until now. Thanks again!

[@speedkar99]

+B S glad you found it helpful. Thanks

[@nikolaibernard7725]

This man is a professional at work

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

Nothing like a clean wipe.

[@speedkar99]

+Hugh Jafro haha good one

[@danielaesmaili2391]

I was looking for something else. However, this video is useful, short, and to the point. Thanks for sharing

[@speedkar99]

Glad it helped. What were you looking for?

[@devonnewest7990]

I always wondered how they knew to "park" when done and go down to a lower spot than they had been when wiping!! LOVE you channel.

[@TanyaHakala]

Another great video. This time, I didn't come looking for help for my car, rather someone was using these motors for their robot build and I wanted to know more about how they worked.

[@maximpulse]

Thank you for such a detailed and complete description of the whole mechanism! I truly enjoyed your video.

[@speedkar99]

+maximpulse Awesome! Feel free to check out my other videos for more!

[@jtm_h]

Wow.brief fast yet so understanding. He knows all the mechanics and the electricals too🤩

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. I try to be all encompassing

[@xxroyalxtigerxx]

I actually enjoyed this, very in depth great job man

[@speedkar99]

+xxroyalxtigerxx thanks, I'm glad you learned something

[@j.s.s9108]

this man really knows what he is doing! good job

[@speedkar99]

Thanks!

[@vloggingwithdhiraj8526]

Your explaning better than my teacher 💯

[@speedkar99]

Well thanks

[@realfirstgen]

Thanks, now that I know how the park position functions internally I can diagnose better. Appreciate this video. Great work

[@speedkar99]

Awesome thanks

[@Compulike]

Really thorough and clear explanation, thanks!

[@lovenkind8180]

This was insanely helpful for learning about crank and rocker four bar mechanisms. Thank you so much.

[@speedkar99]

Welcome

[@milesokeefe2308]

Outstanding video. You should be teaching mechanical engineering classes. Way better than my over-educated professors.

[@speedkar99]

I wish I could become a teacher one day...

[@milesokeefe2308]

@@speedkar99 you should pursue it then, you have a talent for explaining this sort of thing in a technically correct but condensed style. Most engineering professors are useless and don't care about the students because they are too busy with their own research.

[@How2Wrench]

Nice job.

[@hayksamvelyan]

Great stuff, I always wondered how everything is working underneath the cowl.

[@speedkar99]

+mrjost55 thanks. It is a bit different for every car, honestly the corolla has the flimsiest if seen.

[@beautifulearth7839]

But toyota says their cars are cheapest to maintain lol

[@ibnrochd6078]

Impressive! Windshield wipers crash course in 6.40 min ! Congrats and like !

[@speedkar99]

That's my style. Thanks

[@heronimousbrapson863]

Many mid-20th century cars had a wiper motor powered off the engine vacuum. When the accelerator pedal was depressed (such as when driving uphill) the lower vacuum of the engine would often cause the wipers to stop working.

[@speedkar99]

Interesting

[@Pixelsplasher]

My TOYOTA Corolla 97 wiper model. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@speedkar99]

Yep this was an 01

[@abacus7547]

Oh boy this guy is a master!

[@nelsonfelix5129]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH! Its a big help to me. Keep putting up great fixes. 👍🙏🍀

[@speedkar99]

You are welcome

[@aby_yadav]

This is the work that deserves subscription w/o being begged for that ... subscribed 👍

[@Forest_703]

Your Videos are the best. Thank you for being detailed. Your are a true educator.

[@Forest_703]

LOL! You are a true educator.

[@isagumus1]

Amazingly amazing video. Superb explanation. You gained a subscriber at first sight sir!

[@DownwardsRising]

Cool, I always guessed it was a push-button limit switch external to the motor that got the wipers to "park" at the bottom, but it's more like a rotary switch internal to the motor.

[@speedkar99]

Yes it is a rotary switch, and the contact breaks at the park position

[@good4damoney]

I feel like i really learned something new. Thanks

[@speedkar99]

+good4damoney thanks I'm glad you learned something

[@jesuspalomo384]

Perfect explanation to do my homework, thank you very much sir.

[@chandrasekar3050]

Nice explanation

[@Vermonseidel]

Next I'm going to type in my comments 😋 great explanation

[@speedkar99]

Next I'm going to reply you

[@johnlieske8908]

WELL DONE . Great Job with the details . Thanks .

[@ShannonMM18]

Excellent little video. You know your stuff!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks! I learn by taking things apart myself

[@jafinch78]

Awesome detail! Thanks for sharing.

[@zachdillon462]

Dude, awesome video. That was so informative!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks!

[@vijayagopalansubramaniam2096]

Hi , it's a great video. I manage to understand how it works now. Just found an error at 6:01, you mentioned capacitor. BTW that's a transistor. There are capacitors in the circuit. Well done for the effort of making this video.

[@speedkar99]

+Vijaya Gopalan Subramaniam thanks for the correction

[@neatmachine]

Very good video! Nicely explained! Thanks

[@scienceisweird546]

Wow man 🎉 very good and briefly explained keep going

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@PrakashPoudyal]

Excellent video. Well Done.

[@Ekidrat]

I love the no bullshit. Straight to the point. Keep making vids.

[@donf3739]

Your brother's underwear comment just earned you a new subscriber. Well, that and some really good info.

[@rachescakes]

Perfect video, succinct, and informative.

[@surajdharmavira3614]

Thanks a lot. Now I understood how the wiper comes back to home postion. Also about reed switch in float mechanism. My question now is ,we can use any washer fluid in tank,since it will not corrode the turbine in pump since it is made of plastic & motor pump is well protected

[@speedkar99]

Yes it's all plastic. Don't use anything that will burn plastic though

[@JohnstuhDeMonstuh]

Great Job on This Video . Very Detailed. Awesome.

[@FaizanAli-op2xe]

Thank you very muchj sir for the detailed explanation. I always wondered how wipers work. You got a new subscriber. Keep up the good work.

[@speedkar99]

+Faizan ali siddiqui Mohammed thanks for subscribing

[@joedance14]

Wow! That’s a lot of information in a very short time! Terrific explanation! It would not hurt, and would help many viewers, to go just a little slower. Keep up the good work. Best wishes.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks I'm glad you appreciate my work

[@MrRanggong]

I love your vids. very concise. I feel like you could explain how a jet engine works and I would understand.

[@speedkar99]

Glad you appreciate it

[@masonjohnson2658]

this is fantastic work man

[@speedkar99]

Thanks!

[@modimaruti5874]

Excellent information video sir 👍 👍 👍

[@khuledlamini2102]

good heavens you sre so smart and such a brilliant teacher thank you so much for the video

[@speedkar99]

You are welcome

[@TheRouteShow]

Another amazing video... Please release new videos more often... Also please make videos in 4k.....

[@speedkar99]

+TheRouteShow thanks. Once a week is good enough

[@keithross9276]

Fantastic video such a clear concise and easy to follow explanation without waffle. Great job really enjoyable and helpful

[@yazanrawashdeh]

Brilliant video

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@jeffcoe11]

Great video!

[@jhsevs]

If you set the wiper switch to the high speed setting, and a cable break occurs in the high speed wire while the wipers are in a non-parked position: will the wipers stop where they are, or will they return to park using the low speed setting?

[@mohammadjafariyan1022]

great video thank you man for making

[@speedkar99]

Welcome

[@kingmarz3635]

Just discovered your channel and I love it! Both me and my father have subscribed!

[@speedkar99]

+Cannon.troll 1 awesome, thanks for subbing, feel free to check out my other videos for more!

[@nezhaessari6052]

Cannon.troll 1 ujio

[@dougdevine27]

Your videos continue to be amazing!!!

[@speedkar99]

+dougdevine27 thanks

[@whatvideo3107]

This is so wonderful. Thank you

[@concert610]

Awesome video. Perfect. Exactly what I always wondered and needed to know in my current problem. Trying to fix a Ford Truck. They have the wiper motor going threw the GEM (Generic Electronic Module). I was hoping to wire around the GEM with the use of a High/Low switch. Between the wiring diagram and your video I now have a much better understanding on how I will do this. Who knows maybe I'll make a video of my fix. I've had to fix other things on that Truck. Thank you.

[@speedkar99]

Glad you found it helpful

[@Dilidjent]

So good explanation! Instantly subscribed!

[@speedkar99]

+Dilidjent thanks for subbing Check out my other videos for more

[@foxgdsmck]

Always great, great detail and insight!

[@speedkar99]

+chris hill thank you glad you enjoyed it

[@arnon-jaya]

30 sep 2019 4:22 pm edt:thanks. 5:00 does raising windshield-wiper weaken windshield-arm-spring which press windshield-wiper-blade against windshield ? 30 sep 2019 4:51 pm edt: bathroom-weight-scale use spring and endure repeated-usage.so maybe wiper-arm-spring is durable.

[@speedkar99]

As long as you aren't stretching the spring past it's elastic range it'll be fine!

[@arnon-jaya]

if wiper is in up-position/not touching windshield then wiper-arm-spring is being stretched then become weak as time goes on. source: (1)'The gear at the pivot is plastic, and raising the wiper blades in this fashion will create too much torque in this area, which can cause damage to the splines. It can also bend the arms and weaken the tension springs that hold the wipers down against the windshield. All these things will eventually cause the blades to skip across the windshield, rather than sweeping smoothly to clear away rain, ice, and snow.' (2) 'Angling your wiper blades away from your car to keep them free of snow and ice may seem like a good idea, but it’s not worth the potential damage. In the long run, it will certainly hurt your wiper blades’ ability to perform effectively-and that’s the last thing you want when winter weather driving is on the forecast' in www.wehearthonda.com/honda-seekonk/dont-raise-your-wipers-before-a-storm from mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/5521/should-i-pull-my-wipers-away-from-the-windshield-when-parked-during-a-winter-sto from google(weaken windshield wiper spring) from 'weaken' in www.aaa.com/autorepair/articles/how-to-deice-your-cars-windshield from google(windshield wiper up forever)

[@ben3mar]

Thank you so much, you're awesome. Again here I found what I was seeking, I couldn't find it elsewhere. That bit about brother underwear 🤣

[@srinivasmattaparti3324]

Hello which type grease should I use for greasing the spiral gear and large gear as the electrical contacts are nearby.

[@speedkar99]

I'm not sure of the grease type but make sure it's safe for plastics

[@martinevan4237]

I love this channel. I wish I was good like you. I've made 3 videos but your videos are great.

[@speedkar99]

+Martin Evan thanks, glad you appreciate my work

[@ooslum]

Late, I know but great explanation and video, thanks.

[@speedkar99]

It's never late if this helps!

[@trayung1708]

I like your teach , me from Cambodia 🙏🙏🙏

[@ea6dx]

Very well explained ! Thanks

[@speedkar99]

+ea6dx Windshield wipers are complex eh

[@luisvivanco8544]

thanks for your explanation very clearly your english too. please one ask...can you know if its possible to make more fast the motor speed?

[@speedkar99]

More voltage but that'll burn the motor

[@takishabaker7520]

Maybe you can help. I have 2015 Honda accord ex-l. For some reason my wipers stop in random positions after I turn them off or use the washer fluid. I replaced the motor and replaced the switch. Eventhough I replaced the switch the INT still doesn't work. When I turn the wipers of they will continue for about 2-3 secs and then stop. I'm thinking I'll have to replace the wire harness.

[@patriotbarrow]

Very informative and oddly entertaining video. Will be coming back for more. (This video was featured on popular mechanics and that's how I found out about your channel)

[@speedkar99]

+patriotbarrow thanks Stay tuned for more like this

[@girishn4791]

Wow nice explanation #sir hatsoff its really easy to understand and you opened and neat explanation of inside parts also thank you

[@rlinton123]

Excellent job

[@sistercalhoun4444]

ThankYou ! How do you make a portable one?

[@speedkar99]

+Forgive Repent like for your sunglasses? Hah

[@sistercalhoun4444]

speedkar99 My windshield wiper switch broke on my 1985 Isuzu Pup truck so my windshield wiper blades don't work. I wish somebody invent a universal portable suctionc cup windshield wipers blades that can be charged with a USB cable. And can be place on any windshield with adjustable blades for different length sizes.. I had a vision about it. Maybe you can create or invent one. You seem really smart Bro. If you make one Bro I will buy it. I wish I had the knowledge you have when it comes to this.You a Genius Bro.

[@MrWip3out]

So educational! Thanks for this!

[@speedkar99]

+MrWip3out glad you learned from it

[@snowstormalaska2622]

Great video. Where is the intermittent function? Is it in the motor, the bcm ir on the wiperswitch?

[@ThtDominican2734]

You are like a ChrisFix 2.0 i love your videos you are gonna blow up & get many followers

[@speedkar99]

+isaias22 hope so. Not sure why everyone compares me to CF, he is much different.

[@terencefagan276]

Nice Job!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@mutiur7396]

Please explain front and back suspension systems.

[@speedkar99]

I plan on doing that in the upcoming weeks. I have a video on automotive suspension system and how it works already

[@brandonwall812]

The tooth brush pointer killed me, lmao.

[@speedkar99]

He's a good friend.

[@seanmohamad5701]

what if I want to repair a wiper motor for the car that has stop the production of the replacement unit? mine is weak, and the intermittent does not work at all. is there a way to repair it?

[@mayachaya7431]

Great teacher

[@speedkar99]

One day I'll be a teacher

[@enzorafaelmaidana01]

right to the point like I like it. subscribed.

[@speedkar99]

Thank you for subscribing

[@UNIWIPER]

Explained very well.