Ask the Car People.SM


Wipers will not stop - 2003 Jetta

7 messages,  Last post on Aug 21, 2012 at 4:53 PM

You are in the Volkswagen Jetta Forum.

What is this discussion about? Volkswagen Jetta, Electrical, Sedan, Wagon

Messages Page 2 of 2

#5 of 7 Re: Wipers will not turn - 2002 Jetta [fordnuts] by bpeebles

Jul 23, 2012 (5:30 pm)

Replying to: fordnuts (Jul 22, 2012 6:49 pm)
Beware -- "WD40" is a Water Displacer (formula # 40 after 39 failed attempts) and has very little lubricating qualities. (it evaporates to leave behind a waterproof film)
 
Also, the wiper stalks are DESIGNED to keep out water... it is unlikely that you will be able to encourage any kind of lubrication inside where it will do any good. It is relativly trivial to remove the nuts, pop the pivots out, clean them properly and GREASE them with appropriate waterproof lubricant. Hence, you will never EVER need to do that task again. (I have done it on at least 4 VWs... on every one the original lube had dried out and I never had to do it again.)

#6 of 7 Wipers will not turn by fordnuts

Aug 20, 2012 (5:19 pm)

The wiper linkage need replacement. One side was seized up. I could not see any place to shoot any lubricant in any of wiper "stalks". Buy a new a wiper linkage at a VW dealer for ~$100. The wiper motor was okay. If you need to replace the motor also, you can get an aftermarket unit at Adance Auto for ~$70 or pay VW for that. 3 screws hold the whole assembly, 2 are easy to get to, while one requires unique rachets. One could do it themselves in an hour or less with parts, dealer would probably charge 1.5 hrs. Anyways, a relatively low $ fix.

#7 of 7 Re: Wipers will not turn [fordnuts] by bpeebles

Aug 21, 2012 (4:53 pm)

Replying to: fordnuts (Aug 20, 2012 5:19 pm)
You do not "shoot" lubricant into the wiper-stalks. They have rubber seals to keep out water and the seals will also keep out your oil "shooting".
 
1) Remove the nut at the top of the wiper stalk
2) The wiper arm pulls right off (MARK ITS CLOCK POSITION FIRST)
3) Place nut back on the threads (To protect the threads)
4) Hold chunk of wood on it (to further protect threads)
5) gently hammer on wood to push the stalk down and out of the bushing.
 
Once you get this far you are ready to clean and lube it. Use waterproof GREASE...no light oil here.
 
I recommend you do this to the side that still moves 1st... so you get a feel how it works BEFORE you attempt to free-up the stuck one.
 
I hope it is obvious that you need to open the hood and pull off the plastic cover to access the stalk after you push it thru.

Messages Page 2 of 2

To POST a message, please Sign In.

Advertisement

Browse by Category

Browse by Vehicle
   View All Vehicles

Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
View All Topics

Edmunds Community

Advertisement