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Faulty windscreen wipers - what's the cause?
After a short period of continuous operation my wipers stop. I've had two new motors and the linkage dismantled but the problem remains. My garage is at a loss - any ideas?
Asked on 21 November 2013 by Mike Jones
Answered by
Honest John
Sounds like rainwater getting into the motors.
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