Dead Front Wiper Motor? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Z00KA · 04-16-2012, 09:18 PM

For the last 6 months, my wipers (intermittent) have been getting slower and slower to the point where I would have to hold up on the stalk to get it to wipe. This morning...no wiper action at all; even on full. Checked the 25 amp fuse and it was ok.
'So I'm thinking a new wiper motor?

Tardis · 04-19-2012, 10:38 PM

Older Toyotas often seized up their wiper pivots. The motor was generally ok it just could not overcome the stiffness of the pivot shafts. Not sure how it works on the Yaris with its wiper "assembly" but if the motor is removable it may behoove you to see if the rest of the assembly moves freely once removed. Possible lubrication might be the solution. If that is the problem a new motor won't work any better.

04-16-2012, 09:18 PM	#1
Z00KA View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Manual Bayou Blue LB Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Port Isabel, Texas Posts: 25	Dead Front Wiper Motor? For the last 6 months, my wipers (intermittent) have been getting slower and slower to the point where I would have to hold up on the stalk to get it to wipe. This morning...no wiper action at all; even on full. Checked the 25 amp fuse and it was ok. 'So I'm thinking a new wiper motor? __________________ Joe '07 Bayou Metallic Blue LB

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04-19-2012, 10:38 PM	#2
Tardis Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fergus Ont. Canada Posts: 27	Older Toyotas often seized up their wiper pivots. The motor was generally ok it just could not overcome the stiffness of the pivot shafts. Not sure how it works on the Yaris with its wiper "assembly" but if the motor is removable it may behoove you to see if the rest of the assembly moves freely once removed. Possible lubrication might be the solution. If that is the problem a new motor won't work any better.