C5 left wiper broken
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C5 left wiper broken
another problem with my 2008 C5 !!!!...the left wiper suddenly just stopped working today, the drivers side one also now only goes at 1 speed. I can see the other wiper jumping as if it wants to move but nothing. broken motor perhaps ??
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Re: C5 left wiper broken
Normally one motor drives both arms so suspect broken spindle or arm has come off the splines of the spindle.
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interesting. maybe its electronic fault as the good wiper is now only moving at slow speed. nothing like constant problems to keep you on your toes...cheers Citroen.....
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Re: C5 left wiper broken
Mk 3 C5 has individual motors for each arm, and (almost certainly) an ECU to control them. If you put it on a Lexia it may give a fault on the wiper motor (s) or ECUs. Mandrake is near Glasgow and has got a Lexia.
New motors are a mere £250. Each
New motors are a mere £250. Each
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Re: C5 left wiper broken
It happened recently with daughters Xsara. One of the ball joints had separated. Difficult repair so sourced a replacement motor and drive from ebay. Cost about £22.
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Re: C5 left wiper broken
Two motors! Now thats progress for you........not!RichardW wrote:Mk 3 C5 has individual motors for each arm, and (almost certainly) an ECU to control them. If you put it on a Lexia it may give a fault on the wiper motor (s) or ECUs. Mandrake is near Glasgow and has got a Lexia.
New motors are a mere £250. Each
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Re: C5 left wiper broken
Almost bound to be otherwise they could quickly get out of sync. That would be funRichardW wrote:Mk 3 C5 has individual motors for each arm, and an ECU to control them. :
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Re: C5 left wiper broken
Failed on mine too when still under warranty (what hadn't !).
Motor replaced. It shows up as a fault when on a diagbox session.
Wonder if water ingress could be a factor from a windscreen replacement ?
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Motor replaced. It shows up as a fault when on a diagbox session.
Wonder if water ingress could be a factor from a windscreen replacement ?
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wiper motor failed. local garage took it apart and tried to repair it but no good.
citroen want £215+VAT for a new one so now trying to source a salvage part.
seems as if its just part after part that needs replaced now, at least something every 2 months. poor build quality
citroen want £215+VAT for a new one so now trying to source a salvage part.
seems as if its just part after part that needs replaced now, at least something every 2 months. poor build quality
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water ingress is a possibility, there was a white residue on the motor (salt ?).
when I get new wiper motor and replace it I will need to glue the windscreen seal back down, what kind of sealant is used for this ??
when I get new wiper motor and replace it I will need to glue the windscreen seal back down, what kind of sealant is used for this ??
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My 2001 model is the samehdi_man wrote:seems as if its just part after part that needs replaced now, at least something every 2 months. poor build quality
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yes but mines 58 plate !! this much should never have gone wrong with a car so young
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Go to page 10 there was a recall for the wiper motors on your c5. print it of and go to dealers
Go to page 10 there was a recall for the wiper motors on your c5. print it of and go to dealers
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recall is interesting but it states drivers side. its the passenger side thats failed on mine. I sourced a replacement for £65 and hopefully that will sort it !...
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If the recall advisory was originally written for the European (LHD) market drivers side could indeed mean the left hand side of the car, but I guess its a moot point now that you've ordered one.
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