1997 Toyota Camry Repair Question
Topics covered: Miscellaneous.
Mileage: 151,000 miles.
Mileage: 151,000 miles.
Asked on January 5, 2013
Toyota Camry Problem
Hello guys,
About a week ago it started snowing heavily here at Columbus. But I had to go to work and I turned on heat plus I also engaged the wiper as to remove ice/snow accumulating constantly on the screen. However, within 5-7 mins the wiper stopped working. Initially I thought it got frozen and would work again when temperature gets higher. However, last 1 week I couldn't get it working anymore. So is this the motor which needs to be replaced or there might be some tricks I don't know? Also, if the motor is damaged how much would it cost?
PS. I tried to pull the blades by hand, manually, to see if it works, but I can't really move the blades even if I apply lot of pressure!!
Thanks in advance for any suggestions/comments!
Asked by (pending member)Answer
Replied on January 5, 2013
it sounds like the motor has failed from all the snow in the motor itself
Roy
Replied on January 5, 2013
Roy: Thanks! So the motor needs to be replaced? Any idea about the cost?
Replied on January 5, 2013
motor around 89 and labor Is about 1 hour
Replied on January 5, 2013
Went to Firestone and they charged $211 for the motor and $90 for labor totalling $299. I asked why the part is so overpriced they said they want that much margin to run the business!??