MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: dav1e on February 23, 2014, 06:20:00 pm

Title: Fitting rear wiper motor on Mk5
Post by: dav1e on February 23, 2014, 06:20:00 pm: Hi, my rear wiper has stopped working and the fuse is ok - i was thinking of buying a used wiper motor from ebay , has anyone fitted one before and is it easy to remove the tailagate panel etc? Anything I should be looking out for when Im doing it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Fitting rear wiper motor on Mk5
Post by: doylebros on February 23, 2014, 06:24:16 pm: Go to section section 6 in this link

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,10027.0.html

I would be checking the tailgate wiring in the rubber section which flex upon opening and closing.

Also this may help

http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?627-DIY-Rear-Wiper-Delete-MKV-Golf

:happy2:
Title: Re: Fitting rear wiper motor on Mk5
Post by: dav1e on February 23, 2014, 06:30:35 pm: ok thanks for that I'll have a look at the wiring first - I take it if there is any fault with the wiring it will be fairly obvious to even someone like me who does not usually attempt these things!!
Title: Re: Fitting rear wiper motor on Mk5
Post by: SI-R32 on February 23, 2014, 06:34:04 pm: no it probably wont be obvious as the copper in the wire inside the flexible boot rubber can break, only way is to measure with a multi meter
Title: Re: Fitting rear wiper motor on Mk5
Post by: doylebros on February 23, 2014, 06:36:47 pm: When you get the rubber grommet out of the way,they tend to snap when you pull on them if they haven't broken already - what model and year is your car an I'll tell you the colours of the wires you need to check if you need it?
Title: Re: Fitting rear wiper motor on Mk5
Post by: dav1e on February 23, 2014, 06:41:43 pm: yes its a 2005 gti
Title: Re: Fitting rear wiper motor on Mk5
Post by: J12spk on February 23, 2014, 06:48:13 pm: Interested to know too!
Title: Re: Fitting rear wiper motor on Mk5
Post by: doylebros on February 23, 2014, 06:50:05 pm: Quote from: dav1e on February 23, 2014, 06:41:43 pm
yes its a 2005 gti

PM me your email and I'll email you the drawings
Title: Re: Fitting rear wiper motor on Mk5
Post by: doylebros on February 23, 2014, 06:50:27 pm: Quote from: J12spk on February 23, 2014, 06:48:13 pm
Interested to know too!

PM me your email and I'll email you the drawings
Title: Re: Fitting rear wiper motor on Mk5
Post by: doylebros on February 23, 2014, 06:58:37 pm: Mailed :-if the files to big for your email provider I can just send the one page but I've sent you all the basic electrical drawing for your car! :happy2:
Title: Re: Fitting rear wiper motor on Mk5
Post by: dav1e on February 23, 2014, 07:00:14 pm: yes got it all - many thanks
Title: Re: Fitting rear wiper motor on Mk5
Post by: doylebros on February 23, 2014, 07:07:14 pm: Quote from: dav1e on February 23, 2014, 07:00:14 pm
yes got it all - many thanks

Let's known how you get on - if you need a motor ask in the wanted section or eBay 1K0 955 711 C price new £124.63 full retail inc vat :happy2:
Title: Re: Fitting rear wiper motor on Mk5
Post by: J12spk on February 23, 2014, 08:38:42 pm: Thanks a lot buddy
Title: Re: Fitting rear wiper motor on Mk5
Post by: dav1e on February 25, 2014, 08:46:55 pm: Result! Took car back to the BMW dealer where I bought it in November and they are going to replace the wiper motor on the 6 month Warranty that came with the car
Title: Re: Fitting rear wiper motor on Mk5
Post by: doylebros on February 25, 2014, 09:14:48 pm: If I was you I would be taking a few photos before hand of your external paintwork (around the wiper blade fixing area) and the tailgate plastic trim internally( the bit with the grab handles), just incase they have a bit of a job changing it! :happy2:
Title: Re: Fitting rear wiper motor on Mk5
Post by: Scottymon on February 25, 2014, 09:23:09 pm: Quote from: doylebros on February 25, 2014, 09:14:48 pm
If I was you I would be taking a few photos before hand of your external paintwork (around the wiper blade fixing area) and the tailgate plastic trim internally( the bit with the grab handles), just incase they have a bit of a job changing it! :happy2:

Very good point, that internal plastic needs some TLC and brute force in equal measure.
Title: Re: Fitting rear wiper motor on Mk5
Post by: dav1e on February 26, 2014, 04:50:51 am: Thats a good idea guys Ill do that before I drop the car off - although they are a top notch garage.