Wiper motor working but wipers do not move

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Wiper motor working but wipers do not move

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Hi
Went to switch my windscreen wipers on today and they are not moving but I can hear the wiper motor . Washers all work as does the rear wiper. Any ideas what can be wrong?
Its an 04 Berlingo multispace 19d
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Re: Wiper motor working but wipers do not move

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Welcome along!

Most likely the wiper linkage has broken - you might be able to see the broken link through the air vents on the scuttle. Scrapyard replacement likely required, as I've no doubt a Citroen replacement is ££££ :roll:
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Re: Wiper motor working but wipers do not move

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Cheers Richard you were spot on :)
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Re: Wiper motor working but wipers do not move

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You can temporarily fix the joint with a few cable ties .. that will see you through the immediate future .. but replacement is the eventual option.
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