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Windscreen wipers stopping in the middle

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  • 11-08-2008 8:16pm
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    irishguy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,299 ✭✭✭


    I have a 99 opel astra and the windscreen wipers keep stopping anywhere on the windscreen they want, instead of stopping at the bottom. Anyone got any ideas how to fix it or do I have to go to a mechanic ?? I am guessing its not a big job..


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    bigeasy
    Registered Users Posts: 67 ✭✭bigeasy


    You need a new wiper motor a common problem on 99 astra.


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    irishguy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,299 ✭✭✭irishguy


    Do you know how much that would cost?


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    bigeasy
    Registered Users Posts: 67 ✭✭bigeasy


    Ther is one on ebay for 30 sterling plus shipping. Dont know about dealers but you could try local scrappers. Can be pritty hard to get sometimes


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    irishguy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,299 ✭✭✭irishguy


    Cool thanks


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    damoz
    Registered Users Posts: 789 ✭✭✭damoz


    On a 99 Astra. Anyone know where i can get a 2nd hand an new spare ? Is it possible to fix it without replacing - as in DIY job. Dont want to spend much on the fix as car not worth it. Will i fail NCT for it ?


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    Hal1
    Registered Users Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    damoz wrote: »
    On a 99 Astra. Anyone know where i can get a 2nd hand an new spare ? Is it possible to fix it without replacing - as in DIY job. Dont want to spend much on the fix as car not worth it. Will i fail NCT for it ?

    You could source one from a breakers yard, but if you want new try ebay. I fitted one of these to a polo just by following a haynes manual. It's easier than you think. All you need is a bit of patience. Try the golden pages for breakers yards in your area. :)


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