Hi!The front wipers on my 2000 Nissan Xterra make a sound as if they are trying to come on, but they wont move. I‘ve tried tightening the bolts, but that isn‘t the problem. Does anyone know what the problem may be and around how much it would cost to get fixed? I don‘t know much about cars and would rather not be overcharged at a mechanics.
Could be a couple things. The wiper motor may have gone out, but judging by the fact that there is sound its probably not likely. You may want to check your fuses, and check for any obstructions at the motor-end of the blades.
Check the wiper regulator. Take off the wiper arms and blades (take off the bolt you tightened) which can be a pain sometimes but they do come off. Pop of he cowling (sits between the windsheild and the hood - usuall some srews and clips) and look at the wiper linkage under the cowling. You might have popped the linkage that goes from the moter to the regulator or elsewhere along the span on the regulator. Something might be wedged in there not allowing the things to move in there (you'll be amazed some of the things found in there), or like already said, the moter might be done. I wouldn't say the fuse as if it sounds like it wants to run then it is gettng the power, a fuse interrups the power when the AMP load is to great for the fuse to take which is there for safety so you don't damage the unit on the other end.
Linkages from the motor to the wiper baldes may have worn out and fell off. Remove both aiper arms 14mm nut and remove the black panel ahead of the windshield order both of the linkage rods remove the three bolts holding the wiper motor to the passengers side fire wall and snap on the new linkages. Most of the time I see wiper links fall off is when some one starts the wipers while the blades are frozen to the glass. Cold Out?
