Xantia wipers

peteev · Post by **peteev** » 20 May 2005, 01:35

Xantia 1.9 TD N reg: Driving home tonight in the rain the wipers suddenly stopped in the upright position and stayed there. Moments later a strong burning smell. Pulled in and invesigated as much as I could in the rain but no fire so waited for the rain to ease and continued on. Anyone with similar experience and if so what did it turn out to be? I am guessing the wiper motor has burned out.

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » 20 May 2005, 01:51

could as well be a weak (corroded or chafed) connection burned out. But not unheard of a burnt motor as well - but rarely happens. Not a known weakness.

peteev · Post by **peteev** » 20 May 2005, 02:16

Thanks Anders, Tomorrow morning I will be able to have a good check over but before that any info on the job is useful. I will report back

Tom.Abd · Post by **Tom.Abd** » 21 May 2005, 15:43

Not too sure about the arangement for the linkages, but how about a jammed mechanisim stalling out the motor ?

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 21 May 2005, 16:15

if wipers stop part way trough sweap,motor is still powerd up so you will burn it out,unless your fuse blows first regards malcolm

peteev · Post by **peteev** » 22 May 2005, 01:21

Thanks guys, some good ideas there. It has been bucketing down with rain since my problem and only having the driveway to work on the car I have just left it for the moment. Hopefully tomorrow, (Sun)with a bit of fine weather I shall get to examine the damage.

peteev · Post by **peteev** » 22 May 2005, 23:50

Looks like I have scored an own-goal here! 6 weeks or so I renewed the heater matrix and of course the wiper assembly has to be removed. On replacement it looks as if I must have left one of the motor securing bolts not tight enough. It unwound and jammed the motor operating arm and hence stopped the motor, poor thing. The motor actually still works on setting it free but I think I will renew it with one from a scrappy, as it doesn’t sound as smooth as it used to. No wonder! I am amazed it still works, Anders is right it is a tough motor. Seems like another reason to leave that heater matrix well alone!

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 23 May 2005, 00:04

heater matrix yuc regards malcolm