W210 rear wiper - an new one!

[JonWill]

My rear wiper stopped working in last weeks snow accompanied by a smell of electrics ovferheating. I am assuming it is shot, but would like some advice on what it might be and how much a replacement might cost.

In addition I have not been able to check the fuse, as my owners manual has no key to the fuses - does one exist? Where can I find out which fuses do what? I've searched the forum to no avail ...

Thanks,

Jon

 

[w210inSpain]

Hi Jon, the other posting on the same subject is mine!

The first fuse to check is under the rear seat on the o/s, in the same compartment as the battery, fuse 19, it´s a great big 40A one. There is also a fuse in the box under the bonnet on the n/s but can´t remember the number (poss 41?)
To check the motor you´ll need to remove the tailgate trim, remove all the plastic trim plugs, and then slide it upwards towards the glass. If you haven´t done it before they are a work of art to get back on, so you´ll need some patience!
Supply a 12v feed to the motor and see if it works, if not you´ll need a new motor, but hopefully it´ll just be the fuse.

Pete.

 

[JonWill]

It's not the fuse - damn - looks like I'll need to check out the motor.

Thanks for you help

Jon

 

[Dec]

You have possibly striped the nylon gears in the motor, to confirm follow Peters advice and then remove the gear cover, see pictures, post #17, HERE the motor pictured will not be the same as yours but works much the same way.

Dec