Weird wiper problem

Hi guys,

I've already done some searching but I didn't see anything that directly portrayed to my problem. I have a 2002 330xi, and I recently put new OEM wiper blades on it. For some reason now the wipers will go about 1/5 of the way up the windshield and stop. They will stay in this position no matter what setting I put the wipers on.

Any suggestions on how to fix this?

Have you popped the arms off to see if it works without the arms on? To see if the stalks rotate...

I haven't tried that, I'll check tomorrow and keep you guys posted.

Thanks for the reply!

Couldn't get the arms off because I don't have a gear puller. But I used some WD40 on the bolts, cleaned the windshield well and have the arms some gentle encouragement to move and they now work... ish. They move but stop in the upright position instead of the down position when they move.


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It almost sounds like your wiper motor is shot... OR... The bolts that hold the wiper arms down are stripped or something. If/when you take the wiper arm nuts off... You can try prying up using a small block of wood and a big screw driver. That probably will make a few people go but if you do it carefully... You don't need a gear puller. Just watch out for the aluminum insert in the base of the wiper arm. They tend to fly off when the arms pop off.

Have you tried using the wipers with water on there for lube? Or washer solvent? I'm probably reaching there but you never know...

Ok thanks for the advice Big Rick. Don't think the motor is shot as the wipers are now moving. But I think I need to change the stop position so I'll have to take the arms off anyways.


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