Having a front wiper malfunction is not uncommon. It is even one of the most usual malfunctions, and not only on smart roadsters. Windshield wipers have become consumables because they wear out quickly and are easy to replace . But the malfunctions can be relatively different, and the causes will vary. It can come from broom , engine , or a electrical malfunction among others. We will see the most usual symptoms, then how to remedy them.wiper-front-smart-roadster

Complete failure of the front wiper of your smart roadster

The malfunction undoubtedly comes from the motor of your front wiper. In case you are looking to make sure, you can measure the electrical current on the wiper motor. But it is a precaution that is not absolutely necessary. The failure is certainly from the engine. In this situation, you must obtain a new engine, compatible with your smart roadster . It is also plausible that the dysfunction came from broom training . In this situation, make it activate manually. If the latter moves on its axis without problem, it means that it does not show any malfunction.

The front wiper of your smart roadster is noisy

A noisy front wiper on a smart roadster is not a serious malfunction, however it is quickly unpleasant. If you ever hear a shrill noise is that it comes from the wear of the rubber blade of the broom. As if you were walking on the dry windshield. In this situation, it will probably have to be replaced. In case it is a squeaky noise , it is undoubtedly the training which is slightly seized. In this case, it is enough to oil it, and the malfunction will be resolved.

The front wipers of the smart roadster 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 turn out to be abnormally slow. For information, at maximum speed, the speed is about one round trip per second. If they are actually slower, the causes can be multiple. But there is a good chance that it is the engine that is the cause. You can always dismantle components to see what slows the mechanism down. Be careful not to scratch your windshield. It is also conceivable that the wear of the broom slows down the mechanism. In this situation, it will suffice to replace brushes .