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98 Mazda Protege wiper motor noise

Tiny
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  • 1998 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 76,240 MILES
When I use my windshield wipers (98 Mazda Protege), there is a creaky noise coming from the far left side, almost like a ratcheting noise. I'm guessing I need to either lube the motor or replace it entirely. Am I right? If so, is it relatively easy to do by myself or do I need to take it in to the mechanic?
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Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 AT 9:36 PM

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Tiny
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This may be the motor or the regulator pivot, I would get a mechanic to confirm the exact problem first, it is not a hard job, but just a bit time consuming and fiddly getting the linkages in if that is the problem.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 AT 9:41 PM
Tiny
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Thank you. I'll have my mechanic take a look. I have the tools, but don't have the same manual dexterity as I used to.
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Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 AT 9:47 PM
Tiny
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That may be the best thing to do then, if it is a motor or the pivots, get a few quotes you may safe a few $$. That way.

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Friday, March 4th, 2011 AT 1:54 AM

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