windshield wipers
jstride
03-08-2011, 03:48 PM
2001 winstar i think i have replaced the moter once a yr for the last three yrs.last time i replaced the electical connecter as it was rusted and corroaded. but here i am agaign replacing again . any thoughts?
WindstarMommy
03-08-2011, 05:06 PM
Hi, jstride.
I have replaced mine twice as well in 2007. When it rains, water would go and rust up everything just under there, including the wiper motor. If I am not mistaken this is a very common to happen.
After replacing it the 2nd time I used clear silicone caulk (for house windows) and caulked where the cowl meets the windshield. Just a thin layer.
Yeah, I have to cut and scrape when I have to take the cowl off for anything else but I have not replaced the wiper motor since 2007. And I think doing this kinda saved my PCM as well.
I have replaced mine twice as well in 2007. When it rains, water would go and rust up everything just under there, including the wiper motor. If I am not mistaken this is a very common to happen.
After replacing it the 2nd time I used clear silicone caulk (for house windows) and caulked where the cowl meets the windshield. Just a thin layer.
Yeah, I have to cut and scrape when I have to take the cowl off for anything else but I have not replaced the wiper motor since 2007. And I think doing this kinda saved my PCM as well.
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