Hi,

My 2000 Golf GLS is having wiper problems. When I turn on my car, the wipers move maybe half an inch, after that they stop. If I try to turn them on, they will move again half an inch and stop. I've checked the fuse, and everything seems to be fine there. I'm either thinking its the wiper motor or the transmission? I really dont know, could someone give me some insight please,

thank you,

Phil

 

i have the same problem on my 98 golf. if the motor was burnt would it still be working. the other day they were going slow but now they dont move but the motor is trying but to no avail. just want to know what it could be so when i get raped at the garage ill have at least a clue of whats going on.

 

ok. heres how to tell. make sure the engine is off. turn the key forward untill just before it starts. turn on the wipers. if u hear a buzzing the motor is working. thusly meaning its likely the wiper tranny. i would check all of the connectors and bushings. hope this helps.

 

I had the same problem and I just fixed it. It was the motor. I got it rebild and it cost me 15 dollars. Yep I can see again when it rains. I left it for a year. lol

 

yea and if you dont wanna rebuild it, grab a motor out of a junk yard. i got one fro 20 bucks that way. good luck guys. (and heck, if you're having such issues now is the time to do a single wiper conversion!)

 

I think the first thing you should check would be the nut attaching the motor to the wiper arms . I have had mine come loose just enough so the wipers would react just as yours are.

 

I have a similar problem. I have a 97 golf 1.6 and about a month ago there was a little bit of smoke coming from the steering column when I turned the key. Now the smoke is gone but the wipers don't work. It's def. not the fuse and I haven't checked whether or not its the wiper motor. I remember having a problem with my mustang's bright lights where the contacts were too hot and melted the plastic, therefore shifting the contacts out of place. I was looking to take the steering column apart and check for the same in this case, but I'm not sure if I need to do anything specific so that the airbag doesn't accidentally deploy. Does anyone have a clue what I can do to try and fix this or if this is actually simple and I'm just overlooking something?

Thanks
Nik

 

[quote=Philyfresh;3663]Hi,

My 2000 Golf GLS is having wiper problems. When I turn on my car, the wipers move maybe half an inch, after that they stop. If I try to turn them on, they will move again half an inch and stop. I've checked the fuse, and everything seems to be fine there. I'm either thinking its the wiper motor or the transmission? I really dont know, could someone give me some insight please,

thank you,
Phil[/quote

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I had the same problem two.when pulling the wiper motor out i found one of the arms locked up . so then i pulled them apart clean them up lub them .now just fine!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2001 jetta tdi