What Causes a Car Wiper to Suddenly Stop Working?

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VanPaislee
07/29/25 1:52pm
Reasons why a car wiper suddenly stops working are as follows: 1. First, refer to the vehicle manual to determine the model of the wiper being used. 2. Pay attention to whether the connection method between the wiper arm and the wiper linkage is correct. Some arms are screwed onto the linkage, while others are secured with a snap-lock mechanism. 3. Lift the wiper and use your fingers to inspect the rubber after cleaning. Check for any damage to the wiper blade and the elasticity of the rubber and blade. If the blade is aged, hardened, or cracked, the wiper is already damaged. 4. During testing, set the wiper switch to various speed positions and check whether the wiper maintains a consistent speed at different settings. Especially in intermittent mode, observe whether the wiper maintains a steady speed during operation. 5. Examine the wiping performance and check for uneven swinging or missed spots in the wiper linkage.
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