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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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failed wiper motor

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
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by mlpnya
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.
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mlpnya
my windshield wiper motor on my 05 tl with 58k miles just quit....
anybody else have any thing similar?
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.
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