Octavia estate Rear Wiper

Bill S. · 20-10-2004, 20:37

Grettings, all:

Lately, the rear window wiper on my W-reg Octavia estate has been jamming intermittently and today the wiper stopped moving and the motor appears to be overheating (hot plastic smell and the area feels hot). I've taken out the fuse.
I need to find out how to remove the trim on the rear door and would appreciate any info.

Also, has anyone else had trouble with their car's rear wiper?

Thanks in advance
Bill Smith

***DGW*** · 20-10-2004, 21:01

I had to remove mine to hoover out bits of glass following rear window replacement. If I recall correctly you will need to ease 14 clips loose from the securing plastic grommets fitted in the door frame. Start at one corner of the trim and, if you don't have a trim removal tool (basically a flat strip of metal with various-shaped notches in it), use a large-bladed screwdriver or similar to gently lift the trim away from the door frame. It's much more straightforward than it sounds.

Bill S. · 21-10-2004, 20:53

Many thanks, Denis - I thought it would be something like that but wanted to confirm first.

Best reagrds
Bill S.

Lummox · 21-10-2004, 21:05

Not uncommon for the motors to seize due to lack of use.

Bill S. · 22-10-2004, 14:43

Greetings, all:

I've located the problem.
After I took off the trim (a fork handle poved best) I fopund that there was a small fluid leak from the rubber joint which connects the wiper fluid line to the nipple on the wiper assembly; the joint has hardened. The assembly shows signs of fluid damage and is, I guess, corroded internally. The wiper motor has overheated and the cap carrying the end bearing has melted. New assembly required!, and all due to a samll piece of rubber tubing about 10 x 5 mm.
Incidentally, the boot lock assembly is showing water damage but I think it can be saved.

Bill S.

jason · 30-04-2006, 18:31

the power of the search facility

does anyopne know of the cost of a replacement rear wiper assembly(octavia hatch)?
mine has decided today that its not getting enough use,and would stay on for the day,removed trim and found the flexy hose leaking,removed the motor to take a peek inside and found this :

looking at that i'd say its lunched,so cleaned it all out ,sprayed lots of WD40 to get rid of the water,re-greased it and then re-fitted it.
didn't make one bit of a difference

part number is 1 U6 955 711 B.

even more bizzarely the multi changer has started working again

cheezemonkhai · 02-05-2006, 23:55

Lift the carpet under the changer and check for water damage to the connector.

No prizes for guessing where that comes from

Makes the changer go mental

**GAFF** · 03-05-2006, 00:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason

the power of the search facility

does anyopne know of the cost of a replacement rear wiper assembly(octavia hatch)?
mine has decided today that its not getting enough use,and would stay on for the day,removed trim and found the flexy hose leaking,removed the motor to take a peek inside and found this :

looking at that i'd say its lunched,so cleaned it all out ,sprayed lots of WD40 to get rid of the water,re-greased it and then re-fitted it.
didn't make one bit of a difference

part number is 1 U6 955 711 B.

even more bizzarely the multi changer has started working again

Dunno if its worth a try but I found that the electric windows on the sisters Fiesta needed the solder joints on the internal motor connections touched up after it failed to work. I know its different in your case but might be worth a shot.

***DGW*** · 03-05-2006, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason

the power of the search facility

does anyopne know of the cost of a replacement rear wiper assembly(octavia hatch)?

part number is 1 U6 955 711 B.

Circa £72 unless it has changed in the last year or so..

jason · 04-05-2006, 18:18

spot on denis.think its going to be much cheaper to bung the hole,not as if i use it that much anyhow.car needs a service and cambelt soon ,so its on the back burner either way.unless i can find a cheap second hand one

akron · 04-05-2006, 18:59

One from a Fabia might fit?

jason · 05-05-2006, 19:48

got one from an estate at a local breakers,made sure i took the arm too .had a feeling it was going far too easy,and then noticed that they are different wipers and washers too.so the estate arm did come in useful.
i have a smaller wipe area now but a slightly longer blade might help this.
but not bad for 25 quid

20-10-2004, 20:37	#1
Bill S. Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Octavia estate Rear Wiper Grettings, all: Lately, the rear window wiper on my W-reg Octavia estate has been jamming intermittently and today the wiper stopped moving and the motor appears to be overheating (hot plastic smell and the area feels hot). I've taken out the fuse. I need to find out how to remove the trim on the rear door and would appreciate any info. Also, has anyone else had trouble with their car's rear wiper? Thanks in advance Bill Smith

20-10-2004, 21:01	#2
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,112 Thanks: 48 Thanked 165 Times in 122 Posts	I had to remove mine to hoover out bits of glass following rear window replacement. If I recall correctly you will need to ease 14 clips loose from the securing plastic grommets fitted in the door frame. Start at one corner of the trim and, if you don't have a trim removal tool (basically a flat strip of metal with various-shaped notches in it), use a large-bladed screwdriver or similar to gently lift the trim away from the door frame. It's much more straightforward than it sounds. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.09 mpg...

21-10-2004, 21:05	#4
Lummox U18 Automotive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,747 Thanks: 22 Thanked 633 Times in 543 Posts	Not uncommon for the motors to seize due to lack of use. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote. Last edited by Lummox; 21-10-2004 at 21:08.

30-04-2006, 18:31	#6
jason Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Octavia estate Rear Wiper the power of the search facility does anyopne know of the cost of a replacement rear wiper assembly(octavia hatch)? mine has decided today that its not getting enough use,and would stay on for the day,removed trim and found the flexy hose leaking,removed the motor to take a peek inside and found this : looking at that i'd say its lunched,so cleaned it all out ,sprayed lots of WD40 to get rid of the water,re-greased it and then re-fitted it. didn't make one bit of a difference part number is 1 U6 955 711 B. even more bizzarely the multi changer has started working again __________________ louder than war Last edited by jason; 30-04-2006 at 18:32.

02-05-2006, 23:55	#7
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,593 Thanks: 86 Thanked 393 Times in 364 Posts	Re: Octavia estate Rear Wiper Lift the carpet under the changer and check for water damage to the connector. No prizes for guessing where that comes from Makes the changer go mental

21-10-2004, 20:53	#3
Bill S. Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Many thanks, Denis - I thought it would be something like that but wanted to confirm first. Best reagrds Bill S.

22-10-2004, 14:43	#5
Bill S. Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Greetings, all: I've located the problem. After I took off the trim (a fork handle poved best) I fopund that there was a small fluid leak from the rubber joint which connects the wiper fluid line to the nipple on the wiper assembly; the joint has hardened. The assembly shows signs of fluid damage and is, I guess, corroded internally. The wiper motor has overheated and the cap carrying the end bearing has melted. New assembly required!, and all due to a samll piece of rubber tubing about 10 x 5 mm. Incidentally, the boot lock assembly is showing water damage but I think it can be saved. Bill S.

04-05-2006, 18:18	#10
jason Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Octavia estate Rear Wiper spot on denis.think its going to be much cheaper to bung the hole,not as if i use it that much anyhow.car needs a service and cambelt soon ,so its on the back burner either way.unless i can find a cheap second hand one __________________ louder than war

04-05-2006, 18:59	#11
akron Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 167 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Octavia estate Rear Wiper One from a Fabia might fit?

05-05-2006, 19:48	#12
jason Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Octavia estate Rear Wiper got one from an estate at a local breakers,made sure i took the arm too .had a feeling it was going far too easy,and then noticed that they are different wipers and washers too.so the estate arm did come in useful. i have a smaller wipe area now but a slightly longer blade might help this. but not bad for 25 quid __________________ louder than war Last edited by jason; 05-05-2006 at 19:55.

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