Having a front wiper problem is not uncommon. It is also one of the most regular malfunctions, and not only on the Opel Olympia. Windshield wipers have become consumable because they wear out quickly and are simple to change . But the dysfunctions can be quite different, and the origins will thus vary. It can come from broom , engine , or a electric problem especially. We will therefore see the most regular symptoms, then how to alleviate them.
Complete failure of the front wiper of your Opel Olympia
The problem is undoubtedly the engine of your front wiper. When you want to make sure, you can measure the electrical current on the wiper motor. However, this is a precaution that is not absolutely mandatory. The failure was probably caused by the engine. In this situation, you will need to obtain a new engine, compatible with your Opel Olympia . It is also possible that the problem originated from broom training . In this case, activate it manually. When the latter moves on its axis without problem, it is because it presents no problem.
The front wiper of your Opel Olympia is noisy
A noisy front wiper on an Opel Olympia is not a serious problem, however it is undoubtedly quickly annoying. If you ever see a shrill noise is that it must come from the wear of the rubber blade of the broom. As if you were running it on your dry windshield. In this case you will probably have to change it. When it is a squeaky noise , it is undoubtedly the training which is a little seized. In this case, all you need to do is oil it, and the problem will be solved.
The front wipers of the Opel Olympia are not going at the right speed
This time it's a problem that can be problematic, especially during torrential rain and the front wipers turn out to be particularly slow. To give you an idea, at maximum speed, the speed is about one round trip per second. If they are indeed much slower, the reasons could be multiple. But there is a good chance that it is the engine that is at fault. We can always dismantle components to discern what slows down the mechanism. Be careful not to damage your windshield. It is also plausible that the wear of the broom slows down the operation. In this case, it will suffice to change the brushes .