2005 BMW 320 rear screen wiper

2005 BMW 320
66,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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My 320 touring (E46 model) has the rear screen wiper.
Today this just stopped working. The wiper blade can be moved quite freely as if there is no resistance from a motor. When I switch on the wipers I can hear a motor noise from the rear.
Is this a know fault? Is it likely to be mechanical or a motor failure?
Dec 20, 2009 at 10:10 AM
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There is a nut at the pivot of the wiper arm, try tightening it and see what happens, be sure to tighten it in the "park" position.
Dec 20, 2009 at 10:37 AM
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