98 Mazda Protege wiper motor noise

1998 MAZDA PROTEGE
76,240 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CEEKAY7
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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?
Mar 3, 2011 at 1:36 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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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)
Mar 3, 2011 at 1:41 PM
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CEEKAY7
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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.
Mar 3, 2011 at 1:47 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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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.

Mark (mhpautos)
Mar 3, 2011 at 5:54 PM
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