Having a front wiper malfunction is not uncommon. It is even one of the most frequent concerns, and not only on smart fortwos. Windshield wipers have in fact become consumables, because they deteriorate easily and are easy to change . But the concerns can be relatively different, and the reasons will therefore vary. It can arise from broom , engine , or a electrical malfunction to name just that. We will therefore discover the most frequent symptoms, then how to alleviate them.
Complete failure of the front wiper of your smart fortwo
The malfunction undoubtedly comes from the motor of your front wiper. When you want to make sure, you need to measure the electrical current on the wiper motor. But it is a precaution that is not really mandatory. The fault is probably due to the engine. In this case, you must obtain a new engine, compatible with your smart fortwo . It is nevertheless possible that the malfunction comes from broom training . In this case, activate it manually. When it can move on its axis perfectly, it means that it does not show any malfunction.
The front wiper of your smart fortwo is noisy
A noisy front wiper on a smart fortwo is not a serious malfunction, however it is definitely annoying quickly. If you ever notice 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 probably have to be replaced. When it is a squeaky noise , it’s probably the training that’s a bit seized. It then suffices to lubricate it, and the malfunction will be resolved.
Smart fortwo's front wipers are not moving at the right speed
This time it is a malfunction which can be dangerous, especially during torrential rain and the front wipers are abnormally slow. To give you an idea, at maximum speed, the speed is approximately 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 perceive what slows down the mechanism. Be careful not to scratch the windshield. It is also conceivable that the wear of the brush slows down the operation. In this case, just replace brushes .