Wiper Linkages, Transmissions & Motors
More informationAt the Global Parts automotive store, we offer a wide selection of original used car parts, including wiper motors and levers for many popular car brands such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and others. The wiper motors and levers we offer undergo quality control so that you can be sure that you are receiving a top-class product.
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Part no. 6934279
BMW E60 E61 E63 E64 Windscreen Complete Wiper Washing System Motor
£47.95
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BMW Z4 Series E85 E86 Linkage Wiper System With Motor 7192966
£66.95
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Part no. rhd-7051670
BMW X3 Series E83 LCI Linkage Wiper System With Motor 7051670
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Part no. rhd-7046571
BMW X5 Series E53 Windscreen Front Wiper Linkage System Motor 7046571 7111536
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Part no. rhd-7200513
BMW X5 Series E70 Wiper System Windscreen Complete Motor System 7200513
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Part no. rhd-7161710-3
BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 Wiper System Windscreen Motor Drive 6978264
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Part no. 7258532
BMW F20 F21 Rear Wiper Motor Window Tailgate Lid Wiper Windscreen 7258532
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Part no. rhd-6938607
BMW 1 Series E81 E82 E87 E88 Motor Front Windscreen Wiper System Linkage 6938607
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Part no. 6917907
BMW X3 E83 Rear Window Wiper Motor Assembly Bosch 67636917907 6917907
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Part no. 7311415
BMW F11 F31 Touring Rear Window Wiper Motor Drive 7311415
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Part no. 6942165
BMW X5 E70 Window Wiper Motor Actuator Rear Window Glass Motor Unit 6942165
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Part no. rhd-7161710-4
Wiper Motor BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 System Windscreen Drive 6978264
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Part no. 7200536
BMW X5 E70 Front Windscreen Windshield Wiper Motor 7200536
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Part no. 7267504
BMW F30 Front Windscreen Windshield Wiper Motor Valeo W000026098 7267504
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Part no. rhd-7161710
BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 Wiper System Windscreen Complete Motor System 7161710
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Part no. RHD-7239527
BMW F20 F21 F22 F23 LCI Front Wiper System Complete With Motor 7239527
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Part no. rhd-7260489
BMW 3 4 Series F30 F80 M3 F83 M4 Wiper System Windscreen Complete Motor System
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Part no. rhd-A2038200212
Mercedes CLK-Class C209 W209 Windscreen Wiper Linkage Motor System A2038200212
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Part no. rhd-7192964-1
BMW E81 E87 E88 Motor Front Windscreen Wiper System Linkage 7193037
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Part no. rhd-7052196
BMW 3 Series E46 Windscreen Wiper System Motor Linkage 7052196
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Part no. rhd-7301046
BMW 2 Series F45 F46 Front Linkage Wiper System With Motor Drive 7301046
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Part no. rhd-2990144-1
BMW X1 Series E84 Wiper System Front Windscreen Motor Drive W14118 2992466
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Part no. rhd-2990144
BMW X1 Series E84 Wiper System Windscreen Complete Motor System 2990144
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Part no. 7213233
BMW F11 F31 Touring Rear Window Trunk Tailgate Wiper Motor 7308831
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Part no. 7203108
BMW 3 Series E91 Rear Boot Trunk Wiper Motor Cover Trim Covering Grey 7203107
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Part no. 7174969
BMW E65 E66 E67 Front Wiper Linkage And Motor 7174969
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Part no. 7203110
BMW 3 Series E91 Rear Boot Trunk Wiper Motor Cover Trim Covering Black 7203107
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Part no. rhd-7453954
BMW 1 2 Series F40 F44 Wiper System Windscreen Complete Motor System 7453954
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Part no. 7292739
BMW F31 Rear Boot Trunk Wiper Motor Cover Trim Covering Grey 7263136
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Part no. 7846278
BMW F31 Rear Boot Trunk Wiper Motor Cover Trim Covering Black 7263136
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Part no. rhd-7191884
BMW Z4 E89 Windscreen Wiper System Motor Linkage 7191884 7219606
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£20.36
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Part no. rhd-7046571-1
BMW X5 E53 Windscreen Front Wiper Linkage System Motor Drive 6913007
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Part no. rhd-3405319
BMW X3 Series E83 E83N LCI Motor Linkage Wiper System Motor 3405319
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Part no. 7237062-1
BMW X3 F25 Rear Wiper Motor Window Panel Control Unit Trunk Lid Tailgate 7237062
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Part no. rhd-7306274-1
BMW 5 7 Series F01 F02 F10 F11 Linkage Wiper Motor Drive 7308772
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Part no. rhd-7161710-1
BMW 3 SERIES E90 E91 E92 E93 Wiper System Complete Motor System 7161710
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Part no. rhd-7292654
BMW X5 F15 Windscreen Front Wiper Linkage System Mechanism Motor Drive 7292654
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Part no. 7237062
Rear Wiper Motor BMW X3 F25 Window Pane Control Unit Trunk Lid Tailgate 7237062
£13.95
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Part no. rhd-7380750
Mini Countryman F60 Wiper Motor System Complete Mechanism 7380750
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Part no. rhd-7306274
BMW 5 7 Series F01 F02 F10 F11 Linkage Wiper System With Motor 7306274
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Part no. 7356220
BMW X1 X2 Series F39 F48 Rear Window Wiper Motor 7356220
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£13.25
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Part no. rhd-7301046-1
BMW 2 F45 F46 Front Wipers Motor Drive Actuator 7301046
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Part no. rhd-9851352
BMW G30 G31 Front Windscreen Motor Wiper System Linkage 9851352
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£20.36
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Part no. rhd-7272452
BMW 5 Series F10 F11 Linkage Wiper System With Motor 7272452
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Part no. 7306462
BMW i3 I01 Rear Panel Window Wiper Motor Tailgate Trunk Lid 7306462
£13.95
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Part no. rhd-7399013
BMW X3 G01 Wiper Motor System Complete Mechanism Front Windshield 7399013
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£23.95
£14.37
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Part no. 7399013-1
BMW X3 G01 Windscreen Front Wiper Motor Windshield Actuator 7399013
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Part no. rhd-7427910-1
BMW G20 G21 Wiper Motor Front Windscreen Linkage System 7427910
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Part no. rhd-7306275
BMW 5 7 Series F07 F10 F11 Front Linkage Wiper System With Motor Drive 7251016
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£16.11
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Part no. 7359449
Wiper Motor BMW i3 I01 Front Windscreen Linkage System Left N/S 7359449
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Part no. 8495516
BMW 1 Series F40 Rear Window Wiper Motor 8495516
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Part no. rhd-7453954-1
Wiper System BMW F40 F44 Windscreen Complete Motor System 7453954
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Part no. RHD-7358080
BMW X4 F26 Front Windscreen Windshield Wiper System Motor Drive Unit 7358080
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Part no. rhd-9851352-1
BMW G30 G31 Front Windscreen Windshield Wiper System Motor Drive Unit 9851352
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Part no. 6921959-2
BMW E81 E87 E87N Rear Window Wiper Motor Actuator Valeo 7199569 6921959
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£14.37
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Part no. rhd-7213290
BMW X3 F25 Wiper Motor System Complete Mechanism Front Windshield 7213290
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£37.95
£22.77
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Part no. 7219606
BMW Z4 E89 Front Windscreen Windshield Wiper Motor Actuator 7219606
£13.95
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Part no. rhd-7306276
BMW F12 F13 Front Wiper Linkage System Mechanism With Motor Drive 7254926
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£22.77
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Part no. 7272368
Wiper Motor BMW F10 F11 Front Windscreen Wiper Drive Unit 7272368
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Part no. 7359450-1
BMW i3 I01 Wiper Motor Front Windscreen Linkage System Right O/S 7359450
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Part no. 7318710
BMW X5 F15 Trunk Lid Tailgate Rear Window Wiper Motor Drive 7318710
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Part no. 7213290-1
BMW X3 F25 Wiper Motor System Mechanism Front Windshield 7213290
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Part no. 7320260
BMW F45 Rear Wiper Motor Window Control Unit Trunk Lid Tailgate 7320260
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Part no. 2581114
Rear Wiper Motor BMW F45 Window Pane Control Unit Trunk Lid Tailgate 2581114
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Part no. 7292740
BMW F31 Rear Boot Trunk Wiper Motor Cover Trim Covering Oyster 7263136
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Part no. 7359449-1
BMW i3 I01 Wiper Motor Front Windscreen Linkage System Left N/S 7359449
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BMW F12 F13 Windscreen Front Wiper Linkage System Mechanism Motor Drive 7306276
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£16.11
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Part no. RHD-7350341-1
BMW X6 F16 Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Unit System Mechanism 7350341
£18.95
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Part no. rhd-7292654-1
BMW X5 F15 Windshield Windscreen Front Wiper Motor Drive 7292654
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Part no. RHD-9491440
BMW G11 G12 G30 G31 Windshield Wiper Motor Linkage System 9491440
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Part no. RHD-9851358
BMW G32 Front Windscreen Windshield Wiper System Motor Drive Unit 9851358
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BMW X6 F16 Front Windscreen Wiper Motor System Linkage Mechanism 7350341
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BMW E81 E87 Rear Window Wiper Motor Valeo 7199569 6921959
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Genuine Valeo BMW E81 E87 Rear Window Wiper Motor 7199569 6921959
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Part no. 7171564
BMW 3 5 Series E61 E91 Touring Rear Window Wiper Motor
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BMW 3 Series 2 E90 E91 Wiper System Windscreen Complete Motor System 6978264
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Part no. 7208602
BMW E61 E61N E91 LCI Rear Window Wiper Motor 4419538
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Part no. 6934279-1
BMW E60 E61 E63 E64 Windscreen Wiper Motor 6934279
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Windscreen Motor BMW E60 E61 E63 E64 Complete Wiper Washing System 6934279
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Part no. 7174969-1
BMW 7 Series 1 E65 E66 E67 Front Wiper Motor 6976728
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BMW E46 Windscreen Wiper Linkage Mechanism With Motor 6921349 7052196
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Part no. A2118200342
Mercedes-Benz E-Class S211 Touring Rear Window Wiper Motor A2118200342
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Part no. 7208602-1
BMW E61 E91 Wiper Motor Touring Rear Window Boot Trunk Tailgate Actuator 4419538
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BMW E81 E87 Rear Window Wiper Motor Actuator Part Valeo 7199569 6921959
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BMW G20 G21 Wiper Motor Front Windscreen Linkage System 7427910
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BMW 3 Series E91 Rear Boot Trunk Wiper Motor Cover Trim Covering Grey 7203107
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BMW X2 F39 Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Linkage 7429702
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BMW X4 F26 Front Windscreen Windshield Wiper System Motor Drive Unit 7358080
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BMW F40 Wiper Washer Motor Linkage Front 5A36EB9
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Wiper Motor BMW i3 I01 Front Windscreen Linkage System Right O/S 7359450
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BMW U06 Front Windscreen Wiper Washer Glass Motor Linkage 8492111
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BMW X5 E70 Wiper System Windscreen Complete Motor System 4418701
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BMW G32 Front Windscreen Windshield Wiper System Motor Drive Unit 9851358
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Part no. 7213242
BMW X3 F25 Trunk Lid Rear Tailgate Window Glass Wiper Arm 7213242
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BMW G21 G31 Touring Rear Window Wiper Motor Tailgate Wiper Actuator 7403853
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Part no. 8220831
BMW 3 Series E46 Touring Wipershaft Pivot Rear Window Wiper Bearing 8220831
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Part no. 7294328
BMW F06 F06 Gran Coupé LCI Rear Door Window Lifter Mounting Right O/S 7294328
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BMW E61 Rear Window Wiper Shaft Pivot Point 7117878
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BMW 3 Series E46 Touring Rear Window Wiper Motor Trunk Lid 7010295 8220774
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Wiper motors and mechanisms for streak-free visibility
Powerful wiper motors for streak-free windows
Wiper motors and linkages are key components of the windscreen cleaning system, responsible for the efficient and precise operation of wipers in all weather conditions. They ensure excellent road visibility, which directly impacts driving safety. In the Global Parts automotive store, you will find a wide selection of used car parts, including wiper motors and linkages, perfectly matched to brands such as BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Mini, and others.
What functions do wiper motors and linkages perform?
Wiper motors and linkages ensure the effective operation of wipers by:
- Wiper drive – Electric motors generate the power needed to move wiper blades across the windscreen.
- Precise wiper movement – Linkages control the movement of the wiper arms, enabling smooth and uniform operation.
- Speed regulation – Wiper motors allow for the selection of different operating speeds, adapted to weather conditions.
- Visibility improvement – Thanks to a functional wiper system, windows remain clean, which increases driving safety. Used car parts, such as wiper motors and linkages, are an economical solution for maintaining the full functionality of the windscreen cleaning system.
Construction and purpose of wiper motors and linkages
Wiper motors and linkages are a drive-and-transmission assembly, most often mounted under the cowl panel or near the rear window, depending on the wiper's location. The wiper motor is an electric component responsible for generating rotational movement, and the linkage mechanism converts this movement into the repetitive stroke of the arms. A typical set includes the motor housing, gearbox, rods, axles, and mounting points. When selecting, the vehicle placement, OEM part number, and compatibility with the body version are crucial.
Comparison of wiper motor and linkage variants
| Component type | Main function | What to check before purchase | Cooperating elements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front wiper motor | Drives the system operating on the windscreen and handles wiper modes | OEM number, connector type, number of pins, pre-facelift/facelift version, mounting points | Linkage mechanism, wiper arms, electrical installation |
| Front wiper linkage mechanism | Transfers drive from the motor to the wiper axles and sets the blade range | Mounting side, mounting spacing, rod shape, cowl panel compatibility | Wiper arms, axles, bushings, blades |
| Rear wiper motor or mechanism | Handles the operation of a single rear window wiper | Tailgate version, plug, drive axle, OEM number, vehicle placement | Wiper blades and rubbers, rear wiper arm, washer nozzle |
Why is it worth taking care of wiper motors and linkages?
Functional wiper motors and linkages are crucial for driving safety in difficult weather conditions. Typical problems include:
- Mechanism wear – Seized or damaged linkages can cause uneven wiper movement.
- Wiper motor failure – A damaged motor may stop working, making it impossible to clean the windows.
- Corrosion and dirt – Accumulation of deposits can reduce system efficiency and accelerate component wear.
- Improper wiper operation – Problems with speed regulation or wiper movement can reduce driving comfort and safety. If replacement is necessary, choose used car parts that will ensure durability and reliability.
Symptoms of wear and cooperating wiper system elements
The wiper mechanism is used to transfer drive to the arms in a synchronized and repetitive manner. When play, slow operation, blades stopping in a random position, or uneven range of motion occur, it is worth checking not only the motor but also the rods, bushings, and axles. For parts such as a rear wiper mechanism, it is important to compare the tailgate version, axle mounting, and OEM number. Additionally, it is worth checking the washer fluid reservoirs, pumps, and nozzles, as a faulty window washing system often accompanies wiper problems.
How to choose the right wiper motors and linkages?
- Vehicle model fitment – At Global Parts, you will find wiper motors and linkages perfectly fitting BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Mini, and others.
- Technical condition – Used wiper motors and linkages should be functional, free from mechanical and electrical damage.
- Electrical system compatibility – Ensure that the motor and linkages work with your vehicle's wiper system.
- Material durability – Choose components made of high-quality materials resistant to corrosion and wear. Auto parts, such as wiper motors and linkages, must be precisely selected to ensure efficiency and durability.
Selection by OEM number, car version, and mounting location
The wiper gearbox refers to the mechanical system of rods and joints that sets the path of the blades on the glass. When purchasing, compare the OEM part number, interchangeable numbers, vehicle placement, and motor plug type. If you are looking for a component such as a wiper motor, you must verify the body version, number of pins, and mounting points under the cowl panel. It is also helpful to compare with elements from the Other wiper parts category when more than one system component is being replaced.
How to maintain wiper motors and linkages?
- Regular maintenance – Lubricate moving parts of the linkage to ensure smooth operation.
- System cleaning – Remove contaminants such as dust and sand, which can accelerate component wear.
- Motor condition check – Regularly check the operation of the wiper motor to prevent failure.
- Timely repair or replacement – In case of damage, choose car parts that will restore the full functionality of the window cleaning system.
Practical installation tips and post-replacement check
The wiper motor is used to maintain proper blade operation under various modes and system loads. After installation, check the rest position, movement smoothness, lack of arm collision with the cowl panel, and cooperation with the washer system and the Headlight and window cleaning section. When choosing an element, it is good to compare the housing shape, electrical connector, and compatibility with the linkage mechanism. Additionally, it is worth checking our blog post on steering play and steering rack leaks if you are planning a broader inspection of the car's mechanical components during one repair.
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the construction and purpose of wiper motors and linkages? | Wiper motors and linkages are a set of components responsible for driving and guiding wipers across the glass. A typical system consists of an electric motor, gearbox, rods, axles, and mounting points matched to a specific vehicle. This assembly is mounted at the front under the cowl or near the rear window, depending on the car's design. Its construction must correspond to the body version, mounting side, and electrical installation. |
| What are wiper motors and linkages used for? | Wiper motors and linkages are used to convert electrical energy into wiper blade movement and to guide them along the correct path. As a result, the system cleans the glass of water, snow, and dirt, maintaining visibility while driving. Their efficiency also determines the correct rest position of the wipers and uniform operation across the entire glass surface. |
| What is the construction and function of the wiper gearbox? | The wiper gearbox is part of the mechanism that transfers drive from the motor to the wiper rods and axles. Its task is to change the rotational movement of the motor into the oscillating movement of the arms and maintain proper synchronization of the entire system. Depending on the version, it may differ in rod shape, mounting spacing, and the way it connects to the wiper axle. Gearbox wear often manifests as play, jerky operation, or a limited range of motion. |
| How to choose wiper motors and linkages for a specific car? | It is safest to compare the OEM part number, interchangeable numbers, vehicle placement, and electrical connector type. It is also worth checking the body version, model year, pre-facelift or facelift status, and the number and layout of mounting points. For a rear wiper, compatibility with the tailgate or rear window is additionally important. |
| What symptoms indicate wear of the wiper motor or mechanism? | The most common symptoms are slow wiper operation, uneven movement, blades stopping in a random place, or no reaction when turned on. In practice, the problem may concern the motor itself, but also seized axles, worn bushings, or damaged rods. It is also worth checking the condition of the electrical installation and mechanical connections. |
| How to take care of wiper motors and linkages after installation? | After installation, it is good to check the rest position of the arms, smoothness of operation, and lack of excessive resistance throughout the entire range of motion. Periodic cleaning of the cowl area and removing leaves, sand, and moisture, which accelerate mechanism wear, also helps. If the system works with a rear or front window washer, it is worth checking the patency of hoses and nozzles in parallel. |
Summary: wiper motors and linkages at the Global Parts automotive store
Wiper motors and linkages are key elements affecting driving safety, especially in difficult weather conditions. By taking care of their technical condition, you can ensure better road visibility and smooth, reliable wiper system operation. The Global Parts offer includes matched used components for many brands, including BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, and others, taking into account data such as OEM number, interchangeable numbers, condition, and vehicle placement. Feel free to contact us – we are here to help! For more information and interesting facts, we also invite you to visit our automotive blog.