Windshield Wipers stopped working

[Maple50175]

So yeah on my 02 civic this am after the snowstorm on my way to work, well the wipers stopped working. they worked for a second then after i turned them off they would not turn back on.

The fuse is the same for the fluid pump and thats working so the fuse is fine. When I put the Unit on HIGH inside the car well when I go outside I can hear that the motor is infact working, its making noise.


I'm not sure if something popped off or a bolt loosned? I'm not familiar with the whole wiper contraptions? Any ideas? I'm about to go outside and take it apart but its snowing and if someone knows let me know.

[H22WAGON93]

Did you check the nut that holds the wipers onto the gear. Those come lose sometimes

[Maple50175]

Did you check the nut that holds the wipers onto the gear. Those come lose sometimes

those are fine

[Maple50175]

O it looks like #8 is messed up. It like broke off and I have no idea how to replace it :-/ Any ideas?

[cornerkid322]

sounds like the wiper motor gears to actually move the blade are stripped. gonna need to take the arm off and check it. peace.

[Maple50175]

its part #12. IT sucks becuase all thats broken is this plastic piece and they make u get the whole new arm.