Having a front wiper malfunction is not uncommon. It is even one of the most common concerns, and not only on the Kia Picanto. Windshield wipers have become consumables because they deteriorate quickly and are easy to replace . But the concerns can be quite different, and the reasons will vary. It can come from broom , engine , or a electrical malfunction among others. We will find out the most common symptoms, and how to alleviate them.
Complete failure of the front wiper of your Kia Picanto
The malfunction undoubtedly comes from the motor of your front wiper. When you want to make sure, you must measure the electrical current at the input of 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 must obtain a new engine, compatible with your Kia Picanto . It is also conceivable that the dysfunction comes from broom training . In this situation, make it activate manually. When the latter moves on its axis without problem, it means that it has no malfunction.
The front wiper of your Kia Picanto is noisy
A noisy front wiper on a Kia Picanto is not a serious malfunction, however it is certainly unpleasant quickly. If you hear a shrill noise is that it comes from the wear of the rubber blade of the broom. As if you were running it on your dry windshield. In this situation it will probably have to be replaced. When it is a squeaky noise , it is certainly the training which is slightly seized. In this case, it will suffice to lubricate it, and the malfunction will be resolved.
Kia Picanto's front wipers don't go at the right speed
This time it is a malfunction which can be problematic, especially during torrential rain and the front wipers are abnormally 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. You can always remove components to perceive what slows down the process. Be careful not to scratch the windshield. It is also possible that wear and tear on the brush will slow down operation. In this situation, you just need to replace brushes .