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.

Wiper Linkages, Transmissions & Motors

At 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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£47.95

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£13.95

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£23.95

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£13.95

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£28.95

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£13.95

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£37.95

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£13.95

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Mercedes SLK R171 Roadster Windscreen Wiper Motor Mechanism Linkage A1718200242

£28.95

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Audi A5 8T Front Windshield Windscreen Wiper Mechanism Motor 8T2955119C

£18.95

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Mercedes C219 Windscreen Wiper Linkage Motor System A2198200242

£47.95

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BMW 2 F45 F46 Front Wipers Motor Drive Actuator 7301046

£23.95

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Citroen Relay III Wiper Washer Motor Linkage Front 1363339080

£18.95

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Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Windscreen Wiper Mechanism Motor FK72-17500-BC

£18.95

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Audi A5 8T Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Linkage Mechanism 8T2955023D

£66.95

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Mercedes SLK R171 Front Wiper Motor Windshield Windscreen Actuator A1718200442

£18.95

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Audi TT 8S Motor Front Windscreen Wiper System Linkage 8S2955023

£28.95

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Audi A4 B8 Front Window Windscreen Wiper Motor Linkage Mechanism 8K2955119

£13.95

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Mercedes W219 Windscreen Front Wiper Motor Windshield Actuator A2198200240

£13.95

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Ford Mondeo Mk4 Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Linkage 7S71-17504-BC

£18.95

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Mercedes W168 Rear Window Wiper Motor Tailgate A1688200442

£32.95

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Mercedes W447 Windscreen Front Wiper Motor Linkage System Windshield A4478200340

£23.95

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Seat Ateca Windscreen Wiper System Linkage Motor Front 577955023B

£23.95

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Mercedes SLK R172 Front Windshield Windscreen Wiper Linkage System A1728201040

£32.95

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Ford Focus Mk3 Windscreen Wiper Motor Actuator Front Right O/S BM51-17K484-B

£13.95

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Audi A5 8T Wiper Motor Window Front Linkage Actuator 8T2955023C

£28.95

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Audi A4 B7 Q7 4L Rear Windscreen Window Tail Wiper Motor 8E9955711D

£23.95

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BMW 1 Series F40 Rear Window Wiper Motor 8495516

£13.95

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BMW 5 Series F10 F11 Linkage Wiper System With Motor 7272452

£13.95

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Ford Fiesta Mk8 Rear Windscreen Window Wiper Motor Unit H1BB-17404-AA

£13.95

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BMW i3 I01 Rear Panel Window Wiper Motor Tailgate Trunk Lid 7306462

£13.95

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Audi Q2 GA Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Linkage Mechanism 81C955023B

£37.95

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Ford Fiesta Mk7 Windscreen Wiper Front Wiper Motor Linkage System 8A61-17500-BG

£13.95

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Range Rover Evoque L538 Windscreen Wiper Motor Linkage W0027116

£13.95

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BMW G20 G21 Wiper Motor Front Windscreen Linkage System 7427910

£23.95

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BMW 3 Series E91 Rear Boot Trunk Wiper Motor Cover Trim Covering Grey 7203107

£13.95

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Audi A3 8V VW Golf 5G Air Hose Intercharge Tube Intake Manifold Pipe 04E129656

£13.95

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Volkswagen Golf 5G Trunk Lid Rear Tailgate Window Wiper Motor 5G0955711A

£18.95

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Land Rover Discovery 3 L319 Front Wiper Motor Linkage Mechanism DLS500010

£23.95

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Wiper Arm Mercedes X117 W205 W253 Windscreen Rear Mechanism Motor A1568200044

£23.95

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£23.95

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BMW X3 G01 Wiper Motor System Complete Mechanism Front Windshield 7399013

£23.95

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Ford Kuga C394 Mk1 Front Windscreen Windshield Wiper Motor 8V41-17504-BD

£13.95

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Volkswagen VW Sharan 7N Windscreen Wiper Linkage Motor System 7N2955023B

£28.95

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Skoda Yeti 5L Windscreen Wiper Windshield Cleaning Motor Drive Unit 5L2955119

£18.95

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Range Rover L322 Windscreen Window Wiper Motor Linkage Front DKD000020

£66.95

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Ford Transit Connect Windshield Wiper Motor Front Right O/S DT11-17504-BC

£42.95

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Audi TT FV 8S Front Windscreen Wiper System Linkage Motor 8S2955023A

£23.95

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Mercedes SLK R171 R172 Windscreen Wiper Spindle Seal Gasket Rubber A1708240098

£13.95

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Wiper Motor Audi A3 A4 A6 Rear Window Tailgate Actuator Unit 8E9955711C

£42.95

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Mercedes W177 BMW X3 G01 Wiper Motor Rear Window Tailgate Actuator A2479065102

£23.95

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BMW X3 G01 Windscreen Front Wiper Motor Windshield Actuator 7399013

£13.95

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Ford Transit Connect Mk1 Windscreen Wiper Motor Front Right O/S KT1B-17504-CC

£23.95

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BMW G20 G21 Wiper Motor Front Windscreen Linkage System 7427910

£28.95

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Ford Galaxy Mk2 Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Unit Left N/S Side 6M21-17504-CB

£18.95

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Audi A5 S5 B9 F5 Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Linkage Mechanism 8W6955023G

£23.95

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Audi A4 B9 Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Linkage Mechanism 8W2955023A

£13.95

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VW Volkswagen Polo 6N Rear Wiper Motor Window Trunk Lid 6N0955711B

£28.95

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Ford Focus Mk3 Passenger Side Wiper Motor Left N/S BM51-17504-AJ

£13.95

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BMW 5 7 Series F07 F10 F11 Front Linkage Wiper System With Motor Drive 7251016

£18.95

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Audi A5 F5 Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Linkage 8W6955023E

£37.95

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Ford Transit Mk7 Wiper Linkage System Front Windscreen Motor YC15-17K484-AA

£28.95

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Audi Q5 8R Windscreen Wiper Motor Linkage Mechanism 8R2955023D

£42.95

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Skoda Octavia III Windshield Wiper Front Window Motor Drive Linkage 5E2955023B

£23.95

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Audi A6 C8 A7 4K Front Windscreen Wiper Motor 4K2955119

£28.95

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Wiper System BMW F40 F44 Windscreen Complete Motor System 7453954

£13.95

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Volkswagen Touareg 7L Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Electric 7L0955119G

£94.95

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Ford Focus Mk2 Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Linkage Mechanism 4M51-17504-BC

£13.95

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BMW X4 F26 Front Windscreen Windshield Wiper System Motor Drive Unit 7358080

£42.95

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Audi S8 D3 Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Linkage Mechanism Assembly 4E2955119C

£32.95

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Mini R58 59 Wiper Linkage Motor Front Windscreen 2758912

£18.95

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Audi A6 C8 Windscreen Wiper Mechanism Motor Linkage 4K2955023B

£28.95

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BMW G30 G31 Front Windscreen Windshield Wiper System Motor Drive Unit 9851352

£23.95

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BMW E81 E87 E87N Rear Window Wiper Motor Actuator Valeo 7199569 6921959

£23.95

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Audi A1 8X Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Mechanism 8X2955119

£13.95

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Volkswagen Scirocco Mk3 Wiper Linkage System Front Windscreen Motor 1K8955023G

£18.95

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Audi A4 B9 Wiper Linkage System Front Windscreen Windshield Motor 8W2955023B

£18.95

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Audi S3 8Y Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Linkage 8Y2955023B

£13.95

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Audi Q7 4L Windscreen Front Wiper Linkage Mechanism Motor 4L2955023F

£142.95

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BMW X3 F25 Wiper Motor System Complete Mechanism Front Windshield 7213290

£37.95

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Smart ForTwo C453 Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Linkage Mechanism A4538200340

£28.95

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Volkswagen Touareg 7P Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Linkage Mechanism 7P0955120

£23.95

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Range Rover Evoque L538 Front Window Windscreen Wiper Linkage Motor W0027116

£13.95

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BMW Z4 E89 Front Windscreen Windshield Wiper Motor Actuator 7219606

£13.95

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BMW F12 F13 Front Wiper Linkage System Mechanism With Motor Drive 7254926

£37.95

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Ford Kuga Mk1 Rear Window Wiper Motor Unit 8V41-17K441-AC

£18.95

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Mercedes SL R231 Roadster Windscreen Wiper Linkage Mechanism Motor A2318200640

£142.95

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Ford Mondeo Mk4 Rear Window Wiper Motor Actuator 7S71-A17K441-AB

£13.95

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Toyota Auris Mk1 Front Wiper Motor Linkage Mechanism 8515002160

£18.95

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Range Rover Eovque L538 Windscreen Wiper Motor Mechanism BJ32-17500-BA

£37.95

Part no. 7194029

BMW E60 E61 Front Window Windscreen Wiper Linkage Mechanism 7194029

£37.95

Part no. RHD-8V2955023C-1

Audi S3 8V Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Unit Mechanism 8V2955023C

£28.95

Part no. 8V2955119A

Audi A3 8V Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Mechanism 8V2955119A

£13.95

Part no. RHD-2556687

FordFord Fiesta St-3 Mk8 Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Unit H1BB-17504-BE

£18.95

Part no. 7272368

Wiper Motor BMW F10 F11 Front Windscreen Wiper Drive Unit 7272368

£13.95

Part no. RHD-DS73-17504-CE-1

Ford Mondeo MK5 Front Windscreen Wiper Motor Right O/S Side DS73-17504-CE

£13.95

Part no. RHD-LR069005

Range Rover Sport L494 Front Windscreen Wiper System Motor Linkage CPLA-17500-BE

£28.95

Part no. DT11-17504-AB

Ford Transit Connect Mk2 Wiper Windscreen Motor Front Left N/S DT11-17504-AB

£23.95

Part no. RHD-6M21-17504-CD

Ford Galaxy Mk3 S-Max Windscreen Wiper Motor Actuator Left N/S 6M21-17504-CD

£23.95

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