Wiper Motor

[73dart_swinger]

My wiper motor does not seem to be working. I can turn the wipers on and then apply some pressure to the opposite direction that the wiper arm on the motor spins and the motor starts to work. If i change the speeds or turn the wipers off, the wipers won't tun back on. Is my wiper motor shot?

 

[69signetv8]

Yes, to me it sound like it's on its last leg. Over time (depending on use) the coil/armiture within the motor itself start to go. It could even be a worn shaft. Try this, turn it on until it's moving, then change speeds until it stops. Go outside to the blade and move it buy hand. If it starts agian by moving it, I would think that the magnetic field within the unit is shot.
Good news: There should be alot around. (I think)
My input anyways..

 

[69signetv8]

Yes, to me it sound like it's on its last leg. Over time (depending on use) the coil/armiture within the motor itself start to go. It could even be a worn shaft. Try this, turn it on until it's moving, then change speeds until it stops. Go outside to the blade and move it buy hand. If it starts agian by moving it, I would think that the magnetic field within the unit is shot.
Good news: There should be alot around. (I think)
My input anyways..

MORE INFO....

73dart swinger, If your still not sure if your wiper motor is the real problem you could "maybe" check the wiper motor from the engine compartment. I'm not sure on the swingers, but you may have "pull off connectors" right on the motor itself. You could pull each connector off and supply 12V (with a wire) from battery to test the motor without going through your wiper switch. It's one way to confirm first before pulling the motor.