First Line solves Renault Clio wiper motor failure

Clear drain hole blockages following replacement, technicians advised

First Line solves Renault Clio wiper motor failure

First Line is advising garages and workshops to be prepared for the widespread failure of Renault Clio wiper motors.

It says that following heavy rainfall, if the drain hole is blocked the motor can become submerged in water, which will consequently lead to failure.

The issue concerns Renault Clio MkII and MkIII from 2001>2014.

A First Line spokesperson said: “Over the course of time, debris, such as leaf matter and road grime, can clog the drain hole where the motor and linkage are housed.

“This can then cause the area to fill with rainwater until the motor’s bearing and seal are permanently submerged.

“This constant immersion gradually leads to the water penetrating the bearing and causing it to seize, often burning out the motor in the process.”

To resolve the situation, technicians need to replace the wiper motor, but more importantly, during the procedure, it’s essential that they clear the blockage that has created the problem in the first instance.

In addition, proactive workshops would do well to advise the customer to keep an eye on the situation to ensure it is kept free of debris and able to drain properly.

First Line’s Wiper Motor FWM1004 and Borg & Beck’s BWM1004 are direct replacements, supplied with all the necessary nuts and bolts as standard for easy installation.

To ensure they are ready to supply, First Line recommends that factors keep a stock of these references, especially as Autumn draws ever closer and the demand is naturally higher during these wetter months.

The First Line wiper motor programme now consists of eight part numbers and in addition to the aforementioned Clio MkII and MkIII, other vehicles catered for by the range include the Vauxhall/Opel Corsa, Combo and Tigra TwinTop models and all Astra IV/G models from 1998>05, as well as the Fiat Punto 188 between 1998>05, Nissan Qashqai 1.6 and 2.0 dCi between 2005>14 and the Note E11 between 2006>14 respectively.

The wiper motor range is fully tested and approved for quality and reliability, plus they are covered by the company’s comprehensive 24-month / 24,000 mile warranty against manufacturing defects.

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