My rear wiper has been a bit reluctant to park & then sluggish while working. It has now stopped in the middle of the rear window & does not park or wipe. The symptoms point to the wiper motor (still available new from JLR for £255 or from Island 4x4 for £180 or as little as £12.99 used from a breaker) but is there anything else I need to consider. I have read that it's controlled direct from the BECM without a relay.

Could well just be in need of a good go through and service. Basically clean up all the innards, new brushes on the motor if needed, grease and lubricate as required before putting back on the car.

Seems too be absolutely no rhyme nor reason as to how long this sort of thing lasts but my attitude is anythings over 10 years old always gets a go through if there are no obvious "its dead, its an ex-motor" reasons. Mostly seems to work.

As ever some soldier on happily for 20 - 30 years and starship miles without issue. Others need regular stroking and petting.

Clive

Where can I buy new brushes for the wiper motor? I can't find any listed.