Overheating Wiper Motor?

[Richard71]

Whilst stuck in stand-still traffic and heavy rain showers earlier today, my wipers also came to a stand still, completely dead at half sweep. Once we got moving again and the air was flowing the wipers came back to life and worked normally.

Are these wiper motors prone tom overheating issues (TR6)?

Richard.

[stuart]

24 minutes ago, Richard71 said:

Whilst stuck in stand-still traffic and heavy rain showers earlier today, my wipers also came to a stand still, completely dead at half sweep. Once we got moving again and the air was flowing the wipers came back to life and worked normally.

Are these wiper motors prone tom overheating issues (TR6)?

Richard.

They can if theyve effectively "Stalled" maybe the wiper rack needs lubing.

Stuart.

[Richard71]

51 minutes ago, stuart said:

They can if theyve effectively "Stalled" maybe the wiper rack needs lubing.

Stuart.

That makes sense, I'll re-grease the rack. 

Thanks Stuart.

[trchris]

Hi Richard also try and get some lubricant in the wheel box spindles along with greasing the rack . The wipers/ washers and horn are easily neglected until they’re needed it’s always worth checking them regularly obviously with the wipers a wet screen

Chris