Thanks Marc - sorry about posting in an old thread, you were too quick for me when I tried to delete it...
Just trying to get my head around the wiper unit issue and VIN numbers. Do, say, Exclusive models have totally different VIN's compared to say, VTR+ models? And if so. were the faulty units only fitted to one model?
Just re-read the thread and realise that your model is a 2009 Exclusive like mine. Was yours included in the recall, presumably not if it's VIN is similar to mine?
Citroen C5 X7 Windscreen Wipers
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thanks for all the responses. I've taken my units apart and there is no sign of corrosion inside, PCB's are clean and look in very good nic. I guess it's probably the ecu that's developed a fault, put 12v to the motors and they are fine. Will have to bite the bullet i think.
Citroen seem to be pretty rubbish at recalls or rectifying design faults with their components. I am a design engineer for Cummins Diesel Engines at Darlington and one thing that's good about Cummins is that they excel at customer service and any issues over components, faulty or poor quality are rectified immediately no questions asked. Time for an email to citron and try a guilt trip on them, even if they offered replacement units at cost it would be a nice goodwill gesture.
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Citroen seem to be pretty rubbish at recalls or rectifying design faults with their components. I am a design engineer for Cummins Diesel Engines at Darlington and one thing that's good about Cummins is that they excel at customer service and any issues over components, faulty or poor quality are rectified immediately no questions asked. Time for an email to citron and try a guilt trip on them, even if they offered replacement units at cost it would be a nice goodwill gesture.
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Re: Citroen C5 X7 Windscreen Wipers
petef wrote: ↑18 Feb 2018, 14:49 Thanks Marc - sorry about posting in an old thread, you were too quick for me when I tried to delete it...
Just trying to get my head around the wiper unit issue and VIN numbers. Do, say, Exclusive models have totally different VIN's compared to say, VTR+ models? And if so. were the faulty units only fitted to one model?
Just re-read the thread and realise that your model is a 2009 Exclusive like mine. Was yours included in the recall, presumably not if it's VIN is similar to mine?
Hi Pete - no mine was not included in the recall either - I had mine done under extended warranty.
The VIN just identifies the engine type in the main, the vehicle class etc, Here's an example:
VIN Code as we refer to is: VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
VIN Part = VF7**************[VIN obfuscated, can be read by forum staff]
In this example:
Manufacturer Part
V - 'Car'
F - Country France in this case
7 - Manufacturer - 'Citroen' in this example
Vehicle Family
R - Citroen C5
Shape
D - 5 Door Saloon or W- 5 Door Estate / Tourer
Engine
RHR - Engine Code, in this case DW10BTED4 100 kW
Gearbox
8 - 6 Speed Manual Gearbox in this example
VIS - this is the next part of 8 characters & consists of 4 alphanumeric and 4 numeric 9L000000
9 - 2009 Year
L - Factory Code:- Rennes in this case
Code
The next 6 digits will relate to the car identifier itself and any options.
So they will know to which batch of cars at a particular time or run that the dodgy part was fitted to.
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Generally electronic components are cheaper than mechanical these days, however I really struggle to see how 2 motors and 2 ecu's are cheaper than 1 motor, 1 ecu (if even that is needed an a standalone component?!) and a couple of bits of pressed steel that will these days cost literally thrupence from China...
Admittedly you don't have to stock two different linkages and plastic cowl covers for alternate drive markets, but you still have to have two mountings (because you now have two motors instead of one) and is there really that much saving on the assembly line? It's a bit difficult to understand there can be that much in it.
Admittedly you don't have to stock two different linkages and plastic cowl covers for alternate drive markets, but you still have to have two mountings (because you now have two motors instead of one) and is there really that much saving on the assembly line? It's a bit difficult to understand there can be that much in it.
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Citroen C5 front wiper motors
Hi all,
I have a Citroen C5 tourer 2009 with front wiper motors problem.
The problem was that the driver side wiper works perfectly but the passenger side go up and stops in vertical position.
I searched online and find that the problem is with the driver side wiper motor, so I bough a used driver side wiper motor and replaced.
After replacing it both wipers does not work at all, I try to switch whit my old motor and stay the same they're not moving.
I checked the fuse and it's ok, I try the BSI reset but nothing.
Can someone please help me.
Thanks.
I have a Citroen C5 tourer 2009 with front wiper motors problem.
The problem was that the driver side wiper works perfectly but the passenger side go up and stops in vertical position.
I searched online and find that the problem is with the driver side wiper motor, so I bough a used driver side wiper motor and replaced.
After replacing it both wipers does not work at all, I try to switch whit my old motor and stay the same they're not moving.
I checked the fuse and it's ok, I try the BSI reset but nothing.
Can someone please help me.
Thanks.
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Re: Citroen C5 front wiper motors
All the wiper problems seem to be connected to one side ECU. I posted a similar problem a few days ago:
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The problem is that it is NOT always the driver's side motor, so you may have replaced the wrong one. You should always get it properly diagnosed first, to find out which one is at fault - as I have said in the thread, there is a Master / slave relationship between the 2 ECUs, however the passenger side ECU controls the passenger side motor, even though it communicates with the driver master ECU. So there could still be a fault in the passenger one.aaasss89 wrote: ↑19 Feb 2018, 00:51 Hi all,
I have a Citroen C5 tourer 2009 with front wiper motors problem.
The problem was that the driver side wiper works perfectly but the passenger side go up and stops in vertical position.
I searched online and find that the problem is with the driver side wiper motor, so I bough a used driver side wiper motor and replaced.
After replacing it both wipers does not work at all, I try to switch whit my old motor and stay the same they're not moving.
I checked the fuse and it's ok, I try the BSI reset but nothing.
Can someone please help me.
Thanks.
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GiveMeABreak wrote: ↑19 Feb 2018, 09:50The problem is that it is NOT always the driver's side motor, so you may have replaced the wrong one. You should always get it properly diagnosed first, to find out which one is at fault - as I have said in the thread, there is a Master / slave relationship between the 2 ECUs, however the passenger side ECU controls the passenger side motor, even though it communicates with the driver master ECU. So there could still be a fault in the passenger one.aaasss89 wrote: ↑19 Feb 2018, 00:51 Hi all,
I have a Citroen C5 tourer 2009 with front wiper motors problem.
The problem was that the driver side wiper works perfectly but the passenger side go up and stops in vertical position.
I searched online and find that the problem is with the driver side wiper motor, so I bough a used driver side wiper motor and replaced.
After replacing it both wipers does not work at all, I try to switch whit my old motor and stay the same they're not moving.
I checked the fuse and it's ok, I try the BSI reset but nothing.
Can someone please help me.
Thanks.
Ok, but the issue is that when I connected my old motor the wipers wasn't moving at all ( before the driver side wiper was working perfectly and the passenger side go up and stops in vertical position.
I will try to replace the passenger side motor and see if I can fix the issue.
I have a question, do I need to "sync" the motors to the ecu? Or it's just plug in?
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Hi. There is no learning or programming for the wiper motors, you’ll be pleased to know.
There should be som fine marks on the bottom of the windscreen to help you align the ends of the blade to the correct position.
I e assumed you e checked the electrical connections to the wiper motors and the fuses, but always worth double checking with Lexia before replacing parts.
Always make sure you disconnect th battery following the correct procedure before plugging in the connectors, follow the BSI reset when reconnecting power.
There should be som fine marks on the bottom of the windscreen to help you align the ends of the blade to the correct position.
I e assumed you e checked the electrical connections to the wiper motors and the fuses, but always worth double checking with Lexia before replacing parts.
Always make sure you disconnect th battery following the correct procedure before plugging in the connectors, follow the BSI reset when reconnecting power.
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Marc - a belated big thank you for for your brilliant explanation of VIN numbers . It all makes sense now.
So if the wipers fail, I'm on my own with no help from Citroen....................
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So if the wipers fail, I'm on my own with no help from Citroen....................
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Yep, looks that way Pete if you're not part of the VIN recall. I think to be honest it's a bit of a scandal - just like the steering rack fiasco - that should of been a recall if ever I've seen cause! I've very rarely heard of steering racks going at all - yet alone at the rate they have failed on the X7 - a design fault for sure. I think the failure of the wiper motors is another example - and I think they should of widened the recall for that too.
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Hi all,
I fixed by replacing both motors.
I made a video on how to replace them, can I post a link here?
I fixed by replacing both motors.
I made a video on how to replace them, can I post a link here?
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Definitely post a link. Others will certainly be interested.
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Ok great.
Here the link of my video on how to change both front wiper motors:
I hope that is helpful.
Thanks.
Here the link of my video on how to change both front wiper motors:
I hope that is helpful.
Thanks.
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Great video - thanks for posting it up - I'm sure it will help others. I'm sure the car will be looking forward to a wash, now that the wipers are working again!
Did you fit new ones or second hand ones and any sign of water getting into the inside of the unit anywhere?
Did you fit new ones or second hand ones and any sign of water getting into the inside of the unit anywhere?
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