M Reg Corsa - Rear Wiper & Heater

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Sat 28 Jan 2006 09:46
M Reg Corsa - Rear Wiper & Heater - holly1
Having a couple of problems with our M Reg Corsa, hope someone can help.....

Rear wiper been faulty for a while but its now stopped completely. How easy is it to DIY replace? Roughly how much does a new motor cost?

Also, I've noticed over the past week or so that the rear screen heater isnt working. Any ideas what the likely fault is, what I should be checking first?

Thanks
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Sat 28 Jan 2006 10:32
M Reg Corsa - Rear Wiper & Heater - bell boy
not a usual problem on a corsa but could well be chaffed wires in rubber grommet between tailgate and body.
A new motor will cost a ton a s/h one should be about £15/£20.
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Tue 31 Jan 2006 16:49
M Reg Corsa - Rear Wiper & Heater - holly1
Thanks. Had the same problem with our M reg Astra but we never got around to fixing it before we put it in as part-ex. Will check the wires at the weekend and search around for a s/h wiper motor .... shame the spare Mini wiper motor in our garage doesnt fit!!
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Tue 31 Jan 2006 18:21
M Reg Corsa - Rear Wiper & Heater - jc
If they've both stopped sounds like bad earth.
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