how do i fix my winscreen wipers on my 2000 punto?

one of the wiper arms on the front winscreen does not work. how do i fix it?
andrew holland, November 2007


done
this is a common fault
you will find that the rod that links the motor to the spindle has come off as the ball joint has worn out, there is 2 ways that i know of to fix it,
either replace the unit with a new or second hand one
or put the rod back into place on the spindle and weld a small washer on to prevent the rod from coming back off the spindle

Mike Evans, November 2007
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