Having a front wiper issue is not uncommon. This is also one of the most usual concerns, and not only on the Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable. Windshield wipers have become consumable because they wear out quickly and are easy to replace . But the concerns can be quite different, and the origins will consequently vary. It can arise from broom , engine , or a electrical concern especially. We will see the most usual symptoms, and how to remedy them.
Complete failure of the front wiper of your Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable
The problem is undoubtedly the engine of your front wiper. If you 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 was probably caused by the engine. In this situation, you must obtain a new engine, compatible with your Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable . It is also possible that the concern comes from broom training . In this situation, activate it manually. If the latter can move on its pivot without problem, it is because it shows no problem.
The front wiper of your Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable is noisy
A noisy front wiper on a Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable is not a major concern, however it is undoubtedly quickly annoying. If you see a shrill noise is that it must come from the wear of the rubber blade of the broom. As if you were operating it on the dry windshield. In this situation there you must certainly change it. If it is a squeaky noise , it is undoubtedly the training which is slightly seized. It will suffice in this case to oil it, and the problem will be solved.
The front wipers of the Toyota Prius 3 Rechargeable are not going at the right speed
This time it's a concern that can be problematic, especially during heavy rain and the front wipers are unusually 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 strong probability that it is the engine that is the reason. You can always dismantle components to see what slows the mechanism down. Be careful not to damage the windshield. It is also likely that wear and tear on the broom will slow down operation. In this situation, you just need to change the brushes .