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Thread: my wipers move rrrreeeallllyyyy ssslllooowwwlllyyy :(

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    Default my wipers move rrrreeeallllyyyy ssslllooowwwlllyyy :(

    Ok, what's goin on here... it's winter, so I've been using my wipers more.
    I have never moved the wipers while they were snow covered or frozen to winshield.

    All of a sudden, one day (last Friday?) the wipers started to move at a very slow rate, no matter which speed they're on or when I spray the windshield washer fluid.

    Is there a wiper control module? I haven't looked in the book yet, any quick recomendations?

    Additionally, the passanger side wiper does not seem to go all the way down when turned off. :\
    '91 535iM - SOLD

    '01 325iM - PP . SP . CWP . HK . SSK . ZHP springs . Konis . M3 strut bar . OEM sirius and aux . TMS sways

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    ya probably need to grease up the joints & linkage & stuff... use white lithium grease... spray kind is ok, but stuff in the tub is better, white lithium cause its water proof... wipers not sittin properly most likely cause u got aftermarket blades and only proper 24" offset center blade will sit right on pass side

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    remember the wiper motor has carbon brushes the same as the alternator and they do wear out but a good grease up just might be the problem
    1989 e34 520i se, red, mint condition (original)
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    ok... will try to grease 'em up
    ...the things is, they were working fine, and than right away started working slowly, almost instantly, not like they've slowed down over time. :|
    '91 535iM - SOLD

    '01 325iM - PP . SP . CWP . HK . SSK . ZHP springs . Konis . M3 strut bar . OEM sirius and aux . TMS sways

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    Mine did the same thing, will take a little bit for the grease to get everything lub'd up again, I'm probably redoin mine soon as I haven't seen em 100% backt o normal... anything to delay the $350 motor purchase helps.

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    thats how the alternator works, one min its ok then shoot its bad so if the grease dont work consider a new or recon motor
    1989 e34 520i se, red, mint condition (original)
    pro mechanic "all cars"

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