1999 Xj, rear wiper motor
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1999 Xj, rear wiper motor
I have looked around the internet and forum for a guide or some info on how to fix my rear wiper motor on my 99 sport. I cannot find anything! I found write ups for zj and wjs but nothing for an xj. It is a different motor, they are pretty expensive to replace so want to avoid that. I know it works it makes noise when i press the wiper button but the shaft doesnt spin so clearly its just seized. I cant figure our how to safely get it apart without destroying it. If anyone has had the same problem and found a solution id love to hear about it!
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
On the rear if you just push the button doesn't it spray window cleaner on the glass? Geeze I have a 99 and I don't remember for sure, maybe its spray and wipe when the button is pushed.
Anyway if you don't have a Chilton's manual or one like it you do need one. But you will need to remove the inside panel that covers the rear hatch to get to the motor to check it out.
Anyway if you don't have a Chilton's manual or one like it you do need one. But you will need to remove the inside panel that covers the rear hatch to get to the motor to check it out.
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On the rear if you just push the button doesn't it spray window cleaner on the glass? Geeze I have a 99 and I don't remember for sure, maybe its spray and wipe when the button is pushed.
Anyway if you don't have a Chilton's manual or one like it you do need one. But you will need to remove the inside panel that covers the rear hatch to get to the motor to check it out.
Anyway if you don't have a Chilton's manual or one like it you do need one. But you will need to remove the inside panel that covers the rear hatch to get to the motor to check it out.
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Year: 1998 Sport
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It has been many, many years since I had to work on any of my rear wiper motors. But If i am not mistaken you are right about having to drill out the rivets. When you push the switch does it just make just a click like it is coming on or does it keep running and no movement of the shaft? If it keeps running without moving I would say that the gears are stripped you you may have to change the motor out. If so I would hit up your local jy and replace it.
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It has been many, many years since I had to work on any of my rear wiper motors. But If i am not mistaken you are right about having to drill out the rivets. When you push the switch does it just make just a click like it is coming on or does it keep running and no movement of the shaft? If it keeps running without moving I would say that the gears are stripped you you may have to change the motor out. If so I would hit up your local jy and replace it.
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Re-installed it and its still not doing anything, the plastic gear inside must be worn down, i thought it looked fine but i guess it isn't. It's too bad they used these cheesy plastic gears or else it would actually be a good motor.
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