Having a front wiper malfunction is not uncommon. It is also one of the most common malfunctions, and not only on the Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable. Windshield wipers have also become consumables because they wear out easily and are easy to change . But the dysfunctions can be quite different, and the origins will consequently vary. It can come from broom , engine , or a electrical malfunction among others. We will therefore find out the most common symptoms and how to fix them.
Complete failure of the front wiper of your Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable
The malfunction undoubtedly comes from the motor of your front wiper. If you want to be sure, you can measure the electrical current on the wiper motor. However, this is a precaution that is not really essential. The fault is probably due to the engine. In this case, you will need to obtain a new engine, suitable for your Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable . It is also possible that the malfunction is due to broom training . In this case, activate it manually. If it can move on its pivot perfectly, it is because it does not show any malfunction.
The front wiper of your Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable is noisy
A noisy front wiper on a Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable is not a major malfunction, but it can be quickly annoying. 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 the dry windshield. In this case, it will probably have to be replaced. If it is a squeaky noise , it is undoubtedly the training which is a little seized. In this case, it is enough to oil it, and the malfunction will be resolved.
The front wipers of the Toyota Prius 4 Rechargeable are not going at the right speed
This time it is a malfunction which can be dangerous, especially during heavy rain 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 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 perceive what slows down operation. Be careful not to scratch your windshield. It is also conceivable that the state of wear of the brush slows down the operation. In this case, you just need to replace brushes .