Electrics: 70: - N/S Headlight wiper stuck - Page 2

StatusRed · Jun 26th, 2020, 10:26

Based on this: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=20650 I'm going to try taking the front bumper off and doing it that way.... a 10 minute job turns into a several hours job ;(

StatusRed · Jun 26th, 2020, 13:01

Right.. after much swearing and sweat the wiper motor is out.. I tried to take the front bumper off but realised that wasn't going to happen because the 14mm bumper mounting bolts on the underside didn't want to come off. I then tried what the Haynes manual suggested and removed the left radiator mounting bolt and loosened the right one with the front of the car jacked up. This wasn't easy in itself and needed a fair bit of plusgas.

With a lot of effort pushing back the radiator and jiggling the motor it finally came out. Now I'll open it up and hopefully fix it.

happy diver · Jun 27th, 2020, 13:03

https://blog.fcpeuro.com/how-to-repa...ht-wiper-motor

StatusRed · Jun 27th, 2020, 23:31

Unfortunately I wasn't able to fix it, had the whole thing apart and I think there's some kind of intermittent signal or motor failure. You can see it auto-adjust when the ignition goes on, but it doesn't wipe properly, it will just move position once each time when you turn on the wipers. I disassembled and reassembled it multiple times trying the cogs in different positions and tried to bend the electrical leaf contact thing more but that's the best I could get it to perform

I've now ordered a second hand one from the USA so it's going to take a while to arrive..

happy diver · Jun 28th, 2020, 04:12

What I'm wishing for the most of the most right now is your success StatusRed

My solution for a while was to unplug the wipers perfect whilst repair attempts
were made to the well over 100 quids worth of worldwide, US and GB and EU
guaranteed to work second hand crap, most of which was thankfully refunded

Until I got a bargain price on new ones from FCP Euro at about 200 quid

Considering I restore my volvos the new working wipers made me happy
If it was not a restorer the original motors would have stayed unplugged

There's still plenty of cultivating room in my garden bed

StatusRed · Jun 28th, 2020, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by happy diver

What I'm wishing for the most of the most right now is your success StatusRed

My solution for a while was to unplug the wipers perfect whilst repair attempts
were made to the well over 100 quids worth of worldwide, US and GB and EU
guaranteed to work second hand crap, most of which was thankfully refunded

Until I got a bargain price on new ones from FCP Euro at about 200 quid

Considering I restore my volvos the new working wipers made me happy
If it was not a restorer the original motors would have stayed unplugged

There's still plenty of cultivating room in my garden bed

Haha why don't you bin them or sell them for parts?

colnet · Jun 28th, 2020, 21:37

When I removed my headlight wiper motors I removed headlights and cut flaps in the panel, removed the 2 motor bolts and lifted motor out, replaced motor and secured the flaps with cable ties.

happy diver · Jun 30th, 2020, 09:18

Yeah they were binned recently and then replaced with XC 70 front stuff

Still plenty of room for some wiper motors man

StatusRed · Jul 12th, 2020, 19:52

Finally got this sorted last Monday after waiting for a part from the USA

Jun 26th, 2020, 10:26	#11
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:31 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	Based on this: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=20650 I'm going to try taking the front bumper off and doing it that way.... a 10 minute job turns into a several hours job ;( __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Jun 26th, 2020, 13:01	#12
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:31 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	Right.. after much swearing and sweat the wiper motor is out.. I tried to take the front bumper off but realised that wasn't going to happen because the 14mm bumper mounting bolts on the underside didn't want to come off. I then tried what the Haynes manual suggested and removed the left radiator mounting bolt and loosened the right one with the front of the car jacked up. This wasn't easy in itself and needed a fair bit of plusgas. With a lot of effort pushing back the radiator and jiggling the motor it finally came out. Now I'll open it up and hopefully fix it. __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Jun 27th, 2020, 13:03	#13
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	https://blog.fcpeuro.com/how-to-repa...ht-wiper-motor __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Jun 27th, 2020, 23:31	#14
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:31 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	Unfortunately I wasn't able to fix it, had the whole thing apart and I think there's some kind of intermittent signal or motor failure. You can see it auto-adjust when the ignition goes on, but it doesn't wipe properly, it will just move position once each time when you turn on the wipers. I disassembled and reassembled it multiple times trying the cogs in different positions and tried to bend the electrical leaf contact thing more but that's the best I could get it to perform I've now ordered a second hand one from the USA so it's going to take a while to arrive.. __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Jun 28th, 2020, 04:12	#15
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	What I'm wishing for the most of the most right now is your success StatusRed My solution for a while was to unplug the wipers perfect whilst repair attempts were made to the well over 100 quids worth of worldwide, US and GB and EU guaranteed to work second hand crap, most of which was thankfully refunded Until I got a bargain price on new ones from FCP Euro at about 200 quid Considering I restore my volvos the new working wipers made me happy If it was not a restorer the original motors would have stayed unplugged There's still plenty of cultivating room in my garden bed __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Jun 28th, 2020, 21:37	#17
colnet Senior Member Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2024 18:41 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Aylesford, SarFeast	When I removed my headlight wiper motors I removed headlights and cut flaps in the panel, removed the 2 motor bolts and lifted motor out, replaced motor and secured the flaps with cable ties.

Jun 30th, 2020, 09:18	#18
happy diver Active Member Moment Last Online: Apr 29th, 2023 05:58 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Brisbane: perfect for one day, asleep the rest	Yeah they were binned recently and then replaced with XC 70 front stuff Still plenty of room for some wiper motors man __________________ 20,000 leagues under the sea diving to adventure in a silent world with my ceiling the waves...Emile

Jul 12th, 2020, 19:52	#19
StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:31 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	Finally got this sorted last Monday after waiting for a part from the USA __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

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