Wiper Issue
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Same front wiper issue
Hello,
I am just after some advice if anyone has any, our mazda 2 (recently purchased 2nd hand) has a front wiper issue in that when you flick the control arm they only move up slightly, and you have to keep flicking up and down about 20 times as it gradually moves up and then it will go all of the way up and back down.
All of the information I have found out there is in relation to wipers failing completely, so I am having problems determining what could be the cause of this one.
Any help would be appreciated
I am just after some advice if anyone has any, our mazda 2 (recently purchased 2nd hand) has a front wiper issue in that when you flick the control arm they only move up slightly, and you have to keep flicking up and down about 20 times as it gradually moves up and then it will go all of the way up and back down.
All of the information I have found out there is in relation to wipers failing completely, so I am having problems determining what could be the cause of this one.
Any help would be appreciated
I changed the switch, the motor and check the fuse box and relays. They said it was fine.if you got your front wipers working fine now please do let me know, what the problem was.
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Find someone with a scan tool that can read live data, bring up the BCM or FBCM and read the live data.
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Hi,
I have the same issue with a Mazda 2 Skyactiv 2015 160k.
Repeated control stick activation moves the wiper arms up from horizontal by say 2cm, repeat say 10 times, then arms go to maximum height and return to horizontal.
Did you find a solution for your problem like a new motor ?
I have the same issue with a Mazda 2 Skyactiv 2015 160k.
Repeated control stick activation moves the wiper arms up from horizontal by say 2cm, repeat say 10 times, then arms go to maximum height and return to horizontal.
Did you find a solution for your problem like a new motor ?
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Hi,
I have the same issue with a Mazda 2 Skyactiv 2015 160k.
Repeated control stick activation moves the wiper arms up from horizontal by say 2cm, repeat say 10 times, then arms go to maximum height and return to horizontal.
Did you find a solution for your problem like a new motor ?
I have the same issue with a Mazda 2 Skyactiv 2015 160k.
Repeated control stick activation moves the wiper arms up from horizontal by say 2cm, repeat say 10 times, then arms go to maximum height and return to horizontal.
Did you find a solution for your problem like a new motor ?
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Hello,
I am just after some advice if anyone has any, our mazda 2 (recently purchased 2nd hand) has a front wiper issue in that when you flick the control arm they only move up slightly, and you have to keep flicking up and down about 20 times as it gradually moves up and then it will go all of the way up and back down.
All of the information I have found out there is in relation to wipers failing completely, so I am having problems determining what could be the cause of this one.
Any help would be appreciated
I am just after some advice if anyone has any, our mazda 2 (recently purchased 2nd hand) has a front wiper issue in that when you flick the control arm they only move up slightly, and you have to keep flicking up and down about 20 times as it gradually moves up and then it will go all of the way up and back down.
All of the information I have found out there is in relation to wipers failing completely, so I am having problems determining what could be the cause of this one.
Any help would be appreciated
Hey, i have same problem. I changed relay yet still same issue. I put a wire across 2 pins were the relay should be and hooked a switch up. That's my new wiper controller now.
The thing is, wait for it..... Wiring problem. I recall once a little mouse i found in my car... How it got it no idea.. How n when it got out NO IDEA.
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Mazda 2 Wiper issue same as previous threads but no fix posted has anyone any update
Seemingly not a motor issue, fuse fine if working somewhat, removal of arms and cleaning not the issue. Was a New BCM required?
Originally Posted by DMozz
Hello,
I am just after some advice if anyone has any, our mazda 2 (recently purchased 2nd hand) has a front wiper issue in that when you flick the control arm they only move up slightly, and you have to keep flicking up and down about 20 times as it gradually moves up and then it will go all of the way up and back down.
All of the information I have found out there is in relation to wipers failing completely, so I am having problems determining what could be the cause of this one.
Any help would be appreciated
Originally Posted by DMozz
Hello,
I am just after some advice if anyone has any, our mazda 2 (recently purchased 2nd hand) has a front wiper issue in that when you flick the control arm they only move up slightly, and you have to keep flicking up and down about 20 times as it gradually moves up and then it will go all of the way up and back down.
All of the information I have found out there is in relation to wipers failing completely, so I am having problems determining what could be the cause of this one.
Any help would be appreciated
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I am just after some advice if anyone has any, our mazda 2 (recently purchased 2nd hand) has a front wiper issue in that when you flick the control arm they only move up slightly, and you have to keep flicking up and down about 20 times as it gradually moves up and then it will go all of the way up and back down.
I am having problems determining what could be the cause of this one.
Any help would be appreciated
I am having problems determining what could be the cause of this one.
Any help would be appreciated
First:
You need to first check the power at the wiper motor and confirm a constant power when the wiper switch is activated.
You may need to remove the plastic cowling and inspect the wiper transmission and any sign of lose parts or wear.
Last edited by Callisto; May 13, 2026 at 11:08 AM.
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