Wiper adjustment?

lightning · Nov 21, 2016

Is there an adjustment to take up any of the play in the windscreen wipers on my 2003 TD5?
Somebody told me there's an adjustment on the motor unit.
The wipers flop down to the edge of the screen when not in use.
l have to take the dash out to wire up the heated screen, so will be an opportunity to look at the wipers as well.

bankz5152 · Nov 21, 2016

Only the soft top dash needs to come off to wire up the screen, though you can do it by taking of the end caps, tis what I did, much less work!

As for the wipers easiest way would be just to unbolt the wiper arm off the front and move em round a little!

Kwakerman · Nov 21, 2016

The only adjustment on the wiper motor is for the motor armature end float which won't be the issue you are having . Probably just worn wheelboxes and flexi.

lightning · Nov 22, 2016

OK thanks.
Good news about not having to strip it all down to fit the heated screen wiring!

Oldseadog · Nov 22, 2016

Check that the spindle adaptors (if you have them) are clamped tight to the flats, as loose ones give the impression that the wheelboxes and/or flexi is failing.
Check the simple things first!!

bankz5152 · Nov 22, 2016

lightning said:
OK thanks.
Good news about not having to strip it all down to fit the heated screen wiring!

Yup on a 2 wire screen the connectors are at each end, the drivers side is earth and you can earth on the bulkhead. The other is live, you should be able to feed to cable through from the center console to the passenger side.

Coffeelandy · Nov 22, 2016

Mate

lightning said:
Is there an adjustment to take up any of the play in the windscreen wipers on my 2003 TD5?
Somebody told me there's an adjustment on the motor unit.
The wipers flop down to the edge of the screen when not in use.
l have to take the dash out to wire up the heated screen, so will be an opportunity to look at the wipers as well.

Try taking g the wiper arms off and refitting g them further around the pivot.

Coffeelandy · Nov 22, 2016

Coffeelandy said:
Mate
Try taking g the wiper arms off and refitting g them further around the pivot.

I've been tinkering with the correct position for ages. Make your windscreen wet first. Run the wipers and make a note of where they stop then adjust and repeat until you're happy. Much easier than removing fascias and titting about with motors.

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