Having a front wiper malfunction is not uncommon. It is even one of the most common problems, and not only on seat altea. Windshield wipers have also become consumables because they deteriorate easily and are simple to change . But the problems can be quite different, so the origins will vary. It can come from broom , engine , or a electrical malfunction especially. We will find out the most common symptoms, then how to alleviate them.
Complete failure of the front wiper of your seat altea
The malfunction undoubtedly comes from the motor of your front wiper. When you want to make sure, you will need to measure the electrical current at the input of the wiper motor. But it is a precaution which is not fundamentally essential. The failure is probably due to the engine. You must in this situation buy a new engine, compatible with your seat altea . It is also conceivable that the dysfunction comes from broom training . In this situation, make it activate manually. When it moves on its pivot perfectly, it means that it does not show any malfunction.
The front wiper of your seat altea is noisy
A noisy front wiper on a seat altea is not a serious malfunction, however it is definitely annoying quickly. If you see a 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 situation, it will certainly have to be replaced. When it is a squeaky noise , the training is probably slightly seized. In this case, it will suffice to oil it, and the malfunction will be resolved.
The front wipers of the seat altea are not moving at the right speed
This time it is a malfunction which can be problematic, especially during torrential rains and the front wipers are abnormally slow. For information, 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 elements to perceive what slows down the process. Be careful not to damage your windshield. It is also possible that the state of wear of the brush slows down the mechanism. In this situation, just replace brushes .