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Old 11-04-2012, 08:26 PM
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Default Headlight wiper troubles

Hi, I'm new to the site, so sorry if this has already been answered, but my driver side headlight wiper will not work. The passenger side works fine, but i only get a strange clicking sound from the drivers, as if it might be jammed or blocked. Can anyone help me, or is there any more critical information that I must include? Thanks!
 
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Old 11-04-2012, 10:15 PM
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Also, anyone know where i can get the factory classic green paint?
 
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Old 11-05-2012, 07:26 AM
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You can get the paint from the dealer or any good auto paint store.

You will likely have to replace the wiper motor. You may want to get one from a salvage yard, not sure how you would test it but most salvage yards will give a 30+ day warranty.
 
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Old 11-05-2012, 11:54 AM
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The easy solution is to unplug the wiper, the plug is between the headlight and radiator and usually an orange plug.

In most cases, salt got into the wiper motor shaft and corrosion caused it to stop rotating. Pulling off the motor is a most difficult task.
 
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Old 11-07-2012, 02:26 AM
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If it is the left one that is the problem, it is the easiest one to get out. They are renown for failure, get one that work from a junkyard. Occasionally they are on eBay too.
 
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