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Fix for slow wipers

Help, Advice and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's P80 platform cars -- Volvo's 1990s "bread and butter" cars -- powered by the ubiquitous and durable Volvo inline 5-cylinder engine.

1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70
This topic is in the MVS Volvo Repair Database » Fix Slow Volvo Wipers on 850, V70, S70 and XC70s
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renns
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Re: Fix for slow wipers

Post by renns »

Even one of those butane lighters from the dollar store might do the trick. Just keep it moving around the area, not in one spot.
1994 850 5-speed wagon, retired at 400,000 km
1998 V70 AWD 5-speed, retired at 358,000 km.
2005 XC70 275,000 km - daily driver
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My855R
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Post by My855R »

Thanks.
I tried a few things in the end, none of which worked - I found a second hand linkage and motor at a reasonable price so thought I'd take a punt. Fitted it and everything now working fine. Finally !
Appreciate the help and advice. Cheers
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scot850
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Post by scot850 »

Unfortunately, that is sometimes the only solution.

Well done.

Neil.
2006 V70 2.5T AWD Polestar tune
2000 V70 R - still being an endless PITA
2006 XC70 - Our son now has this and still parked in our garage
2003 Toyota 4Runner V8 Limited
2015 Kia Sportage EX-L - Sold
1993 850 GLT -Sold
1998 V70 XC - Sold
1997 Volvo 850 SE NA - Went to niece in California - Sold
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My855R
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Post by My855R »

Indeed!
Thanks
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wattvolvo
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Post by wattvolvo »

Did you know 14 years ago when you posted this repair it would be useful in 2023? Doing the repair tonight on my '96 850 GLT. One problem, one of the circlips shot off the shaft into never land behind the work bench. Heading to hardware store tomorrow. Thanks again for the repair write up.
1996 850 GLT non-turbo 300K
1996 850 GLT 5 spd non-turbo 175K rescued
2002 Subaru Outback Wagon 215K - rusted out
2010 Toyota Highlander - 210K
2001 Toyota Camry LE - 145K
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