Wiper Motor Mystery

[vitaminc914]

I have a 73 and the previous owner said wipers worked fine. I have power to the wires, and I have power to the motor. I can't get the motor to turn. Any tips?
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Ray

1974 Porsche 914/2.0 (Owned since 1988)
1966 Bug Sedan
1978 Westy
1976 Westy (sold)
1975 Bug Convertible (sold)
1979 Bug Convertible (Epilogue) (sold)
1977 Bug Convertible (sold)
1973 Thing x2 (sold)
1974 Thing (Avocado Green) (sold)
1972 Porsche 914 V8 (sold)
1973 Porsche 914/1.7 (project) (sold)
1988 Porsche 911 Cabriolet (sold)
1985 Porsche 944 (sold)
1980 Porsche 928 (sold)

[Al Capulco]

Unfortunately, that is a typical problem with the wiper motor. If you are sure that you have 12v to the motor then you could have alignment issues with the armature and the housing. The armature is rubbing on the fixed magnet and can not turn when 12v power is supplied. You could also have an issue with the connector block but most the time it is an alignment problem. I can take a look at it for you if you would like.

[vitaminc914]

I didn't use a voltmeter, only a light. I can check it with a volt meter. Is the motor easy to remove? I have never had to do with either of my other 2 cars.
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Ray

1974 Porsche 914/2.0 (Owned since 1988)
1966 Bug Sedan
1978 Westy
1976 Westy (sold)
1975 Bug Convertible (sold)
1979 Bug Convertible (Epilogue) (sold)
1977 Bug Convertible (sold)
1973 Thing x2 (sold)
1974 Thing (Avocado Green) (sold)
1972 Porsche 914 V8 (sold)
1973 Porsche 914/1.7 (project) (sold)
1988 Porsche 911 Cabriolet (sold)
1985 Porsche 944 (sold)
1980 Porsche 928 (sold)

[Al Capulco]

A trouble light is fine.