Having a front wiper malfunction is not uncommon. It is even one of the most regular problems, and not only on the Citroen Picasso. Windshield wipers have become consumables because they deteriorate quickly and are easy to change . But the problems can be quite different, and the origins will therefore vary. This may arise from broom , engine , or a electrical malfunction among others. We will therefore see the most regular symptoms, then how to alleviate them.
Complete failure of the front wiper of your Citroen Picasso
The malfunction undoubtedly comes from the motor of your front wiper. In case you want to make sure, you can measure the electric current on the wiper motor. However, this is a precaution that is not really mandatory. The fault is probably due to the engine. In this situation, you will need to obtain a new engine, suitable for your Citroen Picasso . It is nevertheless possible that the malfunction is due to broom training . In this situation, activate it manually. In the event that it can move on its axis without problem, it means that it does not show any malfunction.
The front wiper of your Citroen Picasso is noisy
A noisy front wiper on a Citroen Picasso is not a serious malfunction, however it is certainly annoying quickly. If you perceive a shrill noise is that it comes from the wear of the rubber blade of the broom. As if you were operating it on the dry windshield. In this situation there you will certainly have to replace it. In case it is a squeaky noise , it’s probably the training that’s a bit seized. In this case, all you need to do is oil it, and the malfunction will be resolved.
Citroen Picasso's front wipers don't go at the right speed
This time it's a malfunction that can be problematic, especially during torrential rains 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 the reason. You can always remove components to distinguish what slows down the process. Be careful not to scratch the windshield. It is also plausible that the wear of the broom slows down the mechanism. In this situation, just replace brushes .