S2 slow windscreen wiper motor

[aljen]

Hi I have just become the owner of a 1989 S2 and two things that are obviously wrong one is the windscreen wipers are extremely slow as is the electric windows. I have read on the forum that the I will probably have to live with the slow windows but will have to sort out the wipers. Has anyone had this problem and does anyone know the cure. Cheers Alan

[Gentleman Geoff]

aljen said:

...as is the electric windows. I have read on the forum that the I will probably have to live with the slow windows...

Yes, they all do that! Sorry I can't help much with the wiper motor query, but I'm sure if you post this in the S Series forum you will get some good advice. Welcome!

[RA500]

Strip the motor out and the rack assembly, degrease the rack and re-grease. strip the motor, check for continuity on the armature that you haven't got a segment down, again, degrease and re-grease the casing. Rebuild time. if the motor doesn't start first time, give the armature a tap with a light hammer, it should then start. re-set the armature end float and it should be better.

These motors are a doddle to strip and re-assemble

if you grease the side window runners with silicone grease, it should help too

[aljen]

Hi Thanks for that will give it a try. Cheers Alan