my windshield wiper motor on my 05 tl with 58k miles just quit. called dealer without identifying my name and service tech stated they have seen quite a few of these fail.

after learning I was off warranty the tune changed a bit and I was told it would not be covered and I needed to cough up over $400.

I bitched a bit and now have an appointment tomorrow - we'll see!!

anybody else have any thing similar?

thx
nate

 

No BUT.... I've seen enough wiper motor problem threads in the past to make me curious enough to open this thread for a "look see". So I guess I'm saying I've noticed enough reports of it myself to think there is "something up" Sorry I can't be more specific.

BTW... where is the over $400 coming from? The motor is roughly $100 over the net. Dealer price for motor and a few hours for install ? I guess I'd ask how many hours they quote for the job.

 

Like Adobeman above, I noticed at least a couple of threads where several members mentioned failed wiper motor replacements under warranty. I think the most recent of those threads were from this past Autumn. Try a search. G/L.