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ForbesOverland

Member Since: 20 Nov 2023
Location: Scottish Highlands
Posts: 20

2012 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Indus Silver

Another Issue - Wipers!

Hi All,

I've been away with work and for one reason or another I havent driven my Defender for probably a month or so.

Jumped in it this morning, went to clear the windscreen and I have water but no wipers! I have checked the fuses and they're fine. I have had a search on the internet and on here, but everyone's issues seem to be that the wipers have moved and then got stuck and mine just arent doing anything!

I am a complete mechnical numpty, so I wondered if there were any other little things to check before I send it off to the garage to get it looked at?

I am really hoping that it isnt the motor as that job looks like a nighmare to do with the dash having to (mostly) come out!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Cheers

Forbes

26th Aug 2025 1:15pm

ForbesOverland

Member Since: 20 Nov 2023
Location: Scottish Highlands
Posts: 20

This Defender has been mostly brilliant, but recently it has really been testing my patience with it seemingly breaking every time I go near it!

26th Aug 2025 1:18pm

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2396

1984 Defender 90 BMW M57 3.0 Diesel HT Auto Pennine Grey

Have you tried lifting them off the screen in case they're stuck ?
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26th Aug 2025 2:03pm

ForbesOverland

Member Since: 20 Nov 2023
Location: Scottish Highlands
Posts: 20

Hi Mo,

Thanks for your reply, I have just tried that, and also sprayed down the spindles with some penetrating oil, but still nothing.

I wondered if perhaps the relay had gone, but I can hear that merrily clicking away too, so I am guessing that it must be the motor that has gone?

Balls.

26th Aug 2025 2:13pm

Martin
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Member Since: 02 Apr 2007
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 6709

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

There isn't a relay on the wipers. There's a intermittent delay timer, but it doesn't run the wipers generally, they are wired direct to the switch.

1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top

2015 D90 XS SW

26th Aug 2025 2:21pm

ForbesOverland

Member Since: 20 Nov 2023
Location: Scottish Highlands
Posts: 20

Ahh, got you, thanks Martin (sorry for my lack of mechanical knowledge)

Might have to take it to the garage then!

26th Aug 2025 2:23pm

gilarion

Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
Posts: 5140

2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green

You could try to see if power is getting to the wiper motor using a voltmeter. If so, then it could be that the motor is stuck or broken. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1

26th Aug 2025 3:42pm

rossy

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Co. Roscommon
Posts: 1297

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey

Hi I'm just guessing that it's the wiper wheel boxes and cable that need replacing. Its quite a primitive set up actually just a toothed disc behind the wiper spindles being spun left and right by a cable (that's more of a long spring) and no matter how well it was greased at installation they just wear out - especially in a wet climate like we have here in Ireland. I got 10 years from mine before the wipers stopped working. It's extremely unlikely to be the motor. Apparently they pretty much last for ever. The good news is that the parts are cheap. The bad news is that the dash does have to come off but find a good Indy if you dont have the confidence to do it yourself and its not that big a job to a good mechanic who will probably have done a few of them by now

27th Aug 2025 7:40pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 20983

Is the fuse in-tact?

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27th Aug 2025 9:39pm

Mr110td5

Member Since: 18 Dec 2024
Location: Leicester
Posts: 11

rossy wrote:
Hi I'm just guessing that it's the wiper wheel boxes and cable that need replacing. Its quite a primitive set up actually just a toothed disc behind the wiper spindles being spun left and right by a cable (that's more of a long spring) and no matter how well it was greased at installation they just wear out - especially in a wet climate like we have here in Ireland. I got 10 years from mine before the wipers stopped working. It's extremely unlikely to be the motor. Apparently they pretty much last for ever. The good news is that the parts are cheap. The bad news is that the dash does have to come off but find a good Indy if you dont have the confidence to do it yourself and its not that big a job to a good mechanic who will probably have done a few of them by now

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23rd Sep 2025 10:55pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17962

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

rossy wrote:
... The bad news is that the dash does have to come off ...

No it doesn't. All parts of the wiper system can be removed and replaced with the dash in the vehicle, although it does have to be freed from and pulled away from the bulkhead. Doing it this way negates the need to disconnect as much. It is still a non-trivial job and one some people may find intimidating but it is far from difficult.

The subject has been discussed several times in the past.

23rd Sep 2025 11:11pm

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8414

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

Did my motor, cable and gearboxes the other month, just moved dash back a bit, still took a while, 3hrs from memory? I had no movement at point of failure.

Motor was probably alright with just worn worm drive and gearboxes but sforza peace of mind I did the lot whilst in there. Cheers

James
110 2010 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
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24th Sep 2025 7:16am

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