1995 C200 single arm wiper problem
09-05-2004, 05:32 AM
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1995 C200 single arm wiper problem
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I have a 1995 C200 which has a wiper problem. Basically, the wiper arm initially broke out of it's natural arc and would get stuck, and would only work on the middle speed setting. I approached a couple of Mercedes dealers for a solution and they quoted £650-750 to replace gears/motor. I decided to use a temporary measure of a shorter blade. Now, after a year or so, the wiper is not working at all. I can hear the motor working on all settings but the wiper arm does not move. I removed the wiper arm and the have looked at the shaft mechanism. This seems well lubricated, in good condition and moves freely, but it seems there is no longer a connection to the motor.
Any advice on what I should do next? Garages I have approached do not want to get involved. If anyone knows of a good garage anywhere between Taunton and Exeter (in the UK) who would know what they are doing with this please contact me.
Best regards
Ian
I have a 1995 C200 which has a wiper problem. Basically, the wiper arm initially broke out of it's natural arc and would get stuck, and would only work on the middle speed setting. I approached a couple of Mercedes dealers for a solution and they quoted £650-750 to replace gears/motor. I decided to use a temporary measure of a shorter blade. Now, after a year or so, the wiper is not working at all. I can hear the motor working on all settings but the wiper arm does not move. I removed the wiper arm and the have looked at the shaft mechanism. This seems well lubricated, in good condition and moves freely, but it seems there is no longer a connection to the motor.
Any advice on what I should do next? Garages I have approached do not want to get involved. If anyone knows of a good garage anywhere between Taunton and Exeter (in the UK) who would know what they are doing with this please contact me.
Best regards
Ian
10-05-2004, 03:18 PM
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Lube the wiper
The cover can be removed from the wiper base and the system lubed. Use a good grade of grease. Search this site for the directions.
The lube interval is recommended at 30k miles.
GeneN
The lube interval is recommended at 30k miles.
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10-05-2004, 05:56 PM
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If you can hear your motor the gears have come disconnected. If they aren't ruined you can get new bolts and bolt them back together or you may need a new wiper unit. You will have to take the arm apart to see just how bad it is.
