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Wiper Motor

October 20, 2020, 09:01:26 pm

Does anyone have a good part number on a wiper motor that will fit under the dash of a 2000 U320?  Thinking there may be a manufacture out there that has a retro fit motor that will work.  Thanks in advance!

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Reply #1 – October 20, 2020, 09:35:29 pm

No luck at FOT? When one of mine went bad a couple of years ago (okay, it died) I called FOT and had one sent to me. The only catch was that I specified which side it was. You have to switch something around depending on whether it is the driver or navigator side, and they didn't switch it. They also didn't say anything about that, so when I installed it the wiper did a good job of missing the windshield completely. I had to wait until I got to Nac to have them switch it. I should have just waited and saved the shipping cost and maybe the switching charge.

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Reply #2 – October 20, 2020, 10:18:45 pm

Joe I sent you a couple of emails but in case you didn't get them these people say that the WEXCO  D103  (wiper parts.com) is the one you need.  Also found same motor on eBay for 49.00    Wexco D103 Wiper Motor RV Bus 411.01000.3812 12V
keep us posted
Chris

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Reply #3 – October 21, 2020, 08:10:27 pm

Thanks Chris;  was on the road all day trying to avoid the snow and rain, freezing rain!  lol  We just stopped in Adair, IA for the night, if they don't run us off!  Started to rain and with no wipers, had to stop!  Will check ebay out when we get to Moscow tomorrow.  We finally found a Loves that had water that was not frozen and the guy fixed me up!  Had to tip him, as we were desperate! 

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Reply #4 – October 23, 2020, 07:11:07 pm

As soon as I can upload photos, I will do a writeup on the new wiper motor install!  Needless to say, glad it is done and working.  Cold here now and going below freezing tonight.  We are down the road from HWH at Little Bear RV park.  Nice little place and the owner is super nice.  We will be leaving here on Monday and heading back to HWH to wait for service!  Ready to hit the road and head to TN to see the kids and hopefully warmer weather!

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Reply #5 – October 28, 2020, 07:38:49 pm

 Wexco D103 Wiper Motor RV Bus 411.01000.3812 12V.

This was what I Posted in reply 2 above, Well! I ordered it and motor came in today-- now the bad news
1.  it was substantially bigger then original which I was pleased with until I realized there was no way it would fit into the same allotted space.
2. mounting holes were same (at least close) but holes were 6 X 1.0 metric not 1/4 X 28 --Not a deal breaker!
3. threads on end of shaft were. 8 x 1.25 metric --again not a deal breaker
4. splines on shaft for wiper bracket were fewer (Coarse Splines) than original-- "this was the deal breaker"
I'll have to pay return shipping but I'm pretty sure I won't miss any meals
Chalk it up to took a shot and missed

"Better stick with the mother ship" Joe I'm glad you didn't order this one

BTW while I had the old one out I removed the cover and as expected the grease was crystallized, so I thoroughly cleaned it and
put some fresh moly grease on the plastic gear and on the worm gear then I put dielectric grease on side of gear where contacts
rub
Chris

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Reply #6 – October 28, 2020, 08:04:50 pm

Chris,, what am I missing.  You cleaned and re-greased the OLD one. Why, if your replacing it ?

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Reply #7 – October 28, 2020, 08:23:52 pm

rd-read number 4 above-- the deal breaker splines would not match up so I could NOT use it.
so I put old one back in!
Chris

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