Having a front wiper problem is not uncommon. This is also one of the most frequent malfunctions, and not only on the Seat 128. The windshield wipers have moreover become consumables, owing to the fact that they deteriorate rapidly and are easy to change . But the dysfunctions can be rather different, and the reasons will consequently vary. It can come from broom , engine , or a electric problem 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 Seat 128
The problem is undoubtedly the engine of your front wiper. If you want to check it, you can measure the electrical current at the input of the wiper motor. However, this is a precaution that is not absolutely necessary. The failure is certainly from the engine. In this case, you must obtain a new engine, compatible with your Seat 128 . It's also plausible that the problem comes from broom training . In this situation, activate it manually. If the latter moves on its axis without problem, it is because it shows no problem.
The front wiper of your Seat 128 is noisy
A noisy front wiper on a Seat 128 isn't a big deal, but it's definitely quickly annoying. If you ever notice 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, you probably need to replace it. If it is a squeaky noise , it is undoubtedly the training which is a little seized. It will then be enough to oil it, and the problem will be solved.
The front wipers of the Seat 128 are not moving at the right speed
This time it's a problem that can be problematic, especially during torrential rain and the front wipers are abnormally slow. For information, at maximum speed, the speed is approximately one round trip per second. If they are actually 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 remove elements to perceive what slows down the operation. Be careful not to damage the windshield. It is also conceivable that the state of wear of the brush slows down the operation. In this situation, just replace brushes .