Having a front wiper malfunction is not uncommon. This is one of the most frequent problems, and not only on the Seat Tribu. Windshield wipers have become consumables because they wear out quickly and are easy to replace . But the problems can be relatively different, and the origins will therefore vary. It can come from broom , engine , or a electrical malfunction to name just that. We will therefore see the most frequent symptoms, then how to remedy them.
Complete failure of the front wiper of your Seat Tribu
The malfunction undoubtedly comes from the motor of your front wiper. If you want to be sure, you will need to measure the electrical current at the input of the wiper motor. Nevertheless it is a precaution which is not really essential. The failure is certainly from the engine. In this case, you will need to obtain a new engine, suitable for your Seat Tribu . It is also possible that the malfunction is due to broom training . In this case, activate it manually. If the latter moves on its axis without problem, it means that it does not show any malfunction.
The front wiper of your Seat Tribu is noisy
A noisy front wiper on a Seat Tribu is not a serious malfunction, but it is certainly quickly annoying. If you hear a shrill noise is that it comes from the wear of the rubber blade of the broom. As if you were walking on your dry windshield. In this case, it will certainly have to be replaced. In case it is a squeaky noise , it is undoubtedly the training which is a little seized. It then suffices to oil it, and the malfunction will be resolved.
Seat Tribu's front wipers don't go at the right speed
This time it's a malfunction that can be dangerous, especially during torrential rain and the front wipers turn out to be particularly slow. For information, at maximum speed, the speed is about one round trip per second. If they are indeed much slower, the causes can be multiple. But there is a good chance that it is the engine that is the reason. You can always dismantle components to distinguish what slows down the mechanism. Be careful not to damage your windshield. It is also possible that the state of wear of the brush will slow down the operation. In this case, it will suffice to replace brushes .