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Rear wiper arm isn't working

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#1 ·
Hey guys, I don't know what's wrong with my wiper arm. Its just drooping, every time I bring the arm up it droops down. If you turn on the wiper you could here a buzz but it doesn't work. If you lift it up while the wiper setting is on you could feel it fighting to move but it can't. I don't know what's wrong with it, don't know if it's the motor inside. Do you guys think this is a easy fix? I really don't want to take it to the dealer.
 
#2 ·
Taking off the rear door panels is super easy.

Once those are off, test the motor with a voltmeter.
If the readings are close to 12V when the wiper is on, then it has to be the motor.

On Ebay, a used motor can be purchased between $60 and $100.

You can also open the motor casing and simply change the motor itself. It should not be an expensive motor.

Good luck.