I've just bought a 1987 Volvo 240 Estate with one problem - the
windshield wipers don't work! When I switch them on, I hear a "burring"
noice coming from the wiper motor which changes in speed and pitch when
I switch to fast mode. Is this an indication that the motor is broken
or could it be the relay? The earth connection looks solid so I don't
think it's that. Any help will be appreciated and in the meantime I
hope the dry weather lasts!
Cheers,
JD

"jd"  wrote in message
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> I've just bought a 1987 Volvo 240 Estate with one problem - the
> windshield wipers don't work! When I switch them on, I hear a "burring"
> noice coming from the wiper motor which changes in speed and pitch when
> I switch to fast mode. Is this an indication that the motor is broken
> or could it be the relay? The earth connection looks solid so I don't
> think it's that. Any help will be appreciated and in the meantime I
> hope the dry weather lasts!


Sounds like it might be a drive or linkage problem.
Ie. Motor working, but drive slipping, linkage broken, disconnected, etc.
Mike.

Hi there,

I just opened the motor up and saw that the motor is working but
NOTHING is connected to the centre spindal. Also, the actual wipers
move freely when I manipulate them manually which doesn't seem
right....?
Mike G wrote:

> "jd"  wrote in message
> news:1123685776.231090.43470@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> > I've just bought a 1987 Volvo 240 Estate with one problem - the
> > windshield wipers don't work! When I switch them on, I hear a "burring"
> > noice coming from the wiper motor which changes in speed and pitch when
> > I switch to fast mode. Is this an indication that the motor is broken
> > or could it be the relay? The earth connection looks solid so I don't
> > think it's that. Any help will be appreciated and in the meantime I
> > hope the dry weather lasts!
>
> Sounds like it might be a drive or linkage problem.
> Ie. Motor working, but drive slipping, linkage broken, disconnected, etc.
> Mike.

"jd"  wrote in message
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> Hi there,
>
> I just opened the motor up and saw that the motor is working but
> NOTHING is connected to the centre spindal. Also, the actual wipers
> move freely when I manipulate them manually which doesn't seem
> right....?


Not being familiar with Volvos, I can only offer general advice.
Maybe a Haynes w/s manual will have some diagrams of the linkage itself and
how it connects to the motor.
In any case, w/s wipers are quite simple mechanically, it shouldn't be too
much of a problem to find the part on the wiper linkage that should connect
to the motor shaft. Maybe the nut or whatever should hold the part has just
come loose, allowing it to drop off.
Try asking in one of the Volvo forums. Someone should be able to help with
more specific advice if you need it.
Mike.

Mike G wrote:

> "jd"  wrote in message
> news:1123793213.016936.87580@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> > Hi there,
> >
> > I just opened the motor up and saw that the motor is working but
> > NOTHING is connected to the centre spindal. Also, the actual wipers
> > move freely when I manipulate them manually which doesn't seem
> > right....?
>
> Not being familiar with Volvos, I can only offer general advice.
> Maybe a Haynes w/s manual will have some diagrams of the linkage itself and
> how it connects to the motor.
> In any case, w/s wipers are quite simple mechanically, it shouldn't be too
> much of a problem to find the part on the wiper linkage that should connect
> to the motor shaft. Maybe the nut or whatever should hold the part has just
> come loose, allowing it to drop off.
> Try asking in one of the Volvo forums. Someone should be able to help with
> more specific advice if you need it.
> Mike.


Cheers - I think it is a linkeage problem as there appears to be no
connection between the wipers and the motor.
Thanks very much.

JD