Wiper motor advice

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Raebhoop

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• Jan 1, 2011

• #1

Disco P reg 300 TDI
Windscreen Wipers on the blink..20amp fuse blown and blows a new one.Tried a 30amp and it will wipe once only VERY SLOW..I take it it's the motor??
What sort of a job is it replacing motor (Hours) anybody know please.Is it hard to get at?...Cheers.

 

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• Jan 1, 2011

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Only use correct size fuse or it will melt wiring- something has siezed or motor is worn out.

 

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• Jan 1, 2011

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what fanatic said! 30a = flames!

 

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Raebhoop

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• Jan 1, 2011

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Ta Gents...fuse already removed...just tried it to see what happened.

Still need to know if wiper motor replacement is a dashboard out job.better left to the trade?...Cheers.