The wipers blades stopping moving but I can hear the wiper motor operating. It will go through the various speeds as I change the control. It is as if some linked slipped off the motor so it no longer drives the wiper arms. Any ideas how to fix this? How do I get to the wiper motor?
That's exactly what happened, the linkage fell off the motor, there are 2 of them used for this year vehicle, I recommend replacing both of them. The last time I checked with our parts department the only way Chrysler sold them was complete linkage. Check with an aftermarket parts supplier to see if you can just buy the grommets to reinstall them. Its an easy job to do. NOTE: if you decide to do it yourself make sure you have the key in the off position, or the wiper motor disconnected, if you move the motor position with your hand, the wiper motor may turn on unexpectedly and this will cause severe damage to a hand or finger.
Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech
Thanks for responding. I need a little more help before I start this operation. It appears that I have to do the following in order to access the wiper motor:
At this point the motor and linkages should be exposed. Is that correct or is there something else I need to do?
TIA
Arnie Goetchius
I got everything off now. The grommet on the main link is the problem. Not the one at the motor but the one at the other end of the arm that connects to the blade arm. The grommet is about 3/4" in diameter. I could not find one in any of the after market stores (Pepboys and a local guy). I guess I'll have to go to Chrysler tomorrow to get the complete link.
Get both links, the other link will come off next
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