Year of Manufacture *: 51 plate
Engine Size and Code *: NA
Wipers not working, concluded that the Motor was U/S. New ones seem hard to come by and somewhat expensive so I took the plunge and pulled it to pieces.
The "Electrical wiring bit" clips over the gearbox and is easily (carefully) removed. There is a small copper tag which is meant to contact the alloy body when it is all assembled to provide an earth connection, this had burned away. All I had to do was bend it over a bit so that a new contact surface came into play and all was well!
I dont know how long this will last but I see no reason why it should not be for some time, but a note to the effect that if it fails again a replacement will be needed should cover the situation.
I dare say this will not be uncommon on the valeo motors since the design seems a bit weak!
HTH
PAul
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