Having a front wiper issue is not uncommon. It is even one of the most frequent problems, and not only on the Kia Soul. Windshield wipers have become consumables because they deteriorate quickly and are easy to change . But the problems can be quite different, and the reasons will therefore vary. It can come from broom , engine , or a electrical concern among others. We will therefore see the most common symptoms, and how to alleviate them.
Complete failure of the front wiper of your Kia Soul
The concern must undoubtedly come from the engine of your front wiper. If you ever want to be sure, you need to measure the electrical current on the wiper motor. But it is a precaution that is not fundamentally mandatory. The failure is certainly from the engine. In this situation, you will need to obtain a new engine, suitable for your Kia Soul . It is nevertheless possible that the concern comes from broom training . In this situation, make it activate manually. If it ever moves on its axis without problem, it is because it presents no problem.
The front wiper of your Kia Soul is noisy
A noisy front wiper on a Kia Soul is not a serious concern, however it is no doubt quickly annoying. If you ever see 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 there will undoubtedly have to change it. If ever it's a squeaky noise , it is certainly the training which is a bit seized. You just have to lubricate it, and the problem will be solved.
Kia Soul's front wipers don't go at the right speed
This time it is a concern that can be dangerous, especially during heavy rain and the front wipers are particularly slow. For information, at maximum speed, the speed is about one round trip per second. If they are indeed much slower, the causes could be multiple. But there is a strong probability that it is the engine that is the reason. You can always remove components to discern what is holding back the mechanism. Be careful not to scratch your windshield. It is also possible that wear and tear on the brush will slow down operation. In this situation, you just need to change the brushes .