Rear wiper and rear defroster not working... any connection?

[Big Mama]

The wiper is all alone but if it moved at all you’ll want to fix that. The release for the glass is inside the lift gate. It’s not a lot of fun getting that back panel off but I think your going to have to.

 

[89Suburban]

The wiper is all alone but if it moved at all you’ll want to fix that. The release for the glass is inside the lift gate. It’s not a lot of fun getting that back panel off but I think your going to have to.

Now I am getting freaked out. Thanks for the info.

 

[Big Mama]

No worries there’s plenty of instructions here and YouTube there’s a nut on the outside of the glass you can tighten for the wiper. Just don’t over tighten and you’ll be fine.

 

[cfmistry]

Just to close the loop, it was the wiper motor. Replaced it and now I have a working wiper (turns out to be very useful in the rain). I'll get to the defroster next winter probably haha.

Cyrus

 

[Big Mama]

Nice and thanks for helping the next guy.

 

[89Suburban]

Here is the wiper arm wobble I am talking about when you open the rear glass with the button:

 

[PG01]

Here is the wiper arm wobble I am talking about when you open the rear glass with the button:

I think somethings loose underr the plastic and maybe it rubbed through a wire... pull the plastic and start looking buddy just a thought

 

[Big Mama]

Yup try pulling the plastic cover back at the base of the wiper and see if the nut is loose. Then look between the inside cover and lift gate to see what’s next

 

[89Suburban]

ok thanks

 

[Big Mama]

Let us know what you find for the next guy. Seems like the mounting bolt will solve most of it.