rear wiper

A windscreen wiper (Commonwealth English) or windshield wiper (American English) is a device used to remove rain, snow, ice, washer fluid, water, or debris from a vehicle's front window. Almost all motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, buses, train locomotives, and watercraft with a cabin—and some aircraft—are equipped with one or more such wipers, which are usually a legal requirement.
A wiper generally consists of a metal arm; one end pivots, and the other end has a long rubber blade attached to it. The arm is powered by a motor, often an electric motor, although pneumatic power is also used for some vehicles. The blade is swung back and forth over the glass, pushing water, other precipitation, or any other impediments to visibility from its surface. The speed is usually adjustable on vehicles made after 1969, with several continuous rates and often one or more intermittent settings. Most personal automobiles use two synchronized radial-type arms, while many commercial vehicles use one or more pantograph arms.
On some vehicles, a windscreen washer system is also used to improve and expand the function of the wiper(s) to dry or icy conditions. This system sprays water, or an antifreeze window washer fluid, at the windscreen using several well-positioned nozzles. This system helps remove dirt or dust from the windscreen when used in concert with the wiper blades. When antifreeze washer fluid is used, it can help the wipers remove snow or ice. For these types of winter conditions, some vehicles have additional heaters aimed at the windows, embedded heating wire(s) in the glass, or embedded heating wire(s) in the wiper blade; these defroster systems can melt ice or help to keep snow and ice from building up on the windscreen. Less frequently, miniature wipers are installed on headlights to ensure they function optimally.

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    MG ZS (Gen 1) - am I missing the rear wiper spray nozzle?

    Hi all, The cover came off my rear wiper (2021 MG ZS EV) and since refitting it, the water spray comes straight out the spindle (so I know it's not blocked) & dribbles down the rear boot when cover is back on. I suspect the actual sprayer head has been snapped off and lost but struggling to...
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    Hey guys.. is this normal? Rear wiper mg4 I see a hole here and there's a visible bolt with little rust? And this thing open... Makes me think its going to rust very bad soon with rains. Car is new and this hole can make me forsee it happening. Is there a cap or something missing here or...
  4. M

    Rear wiper cover

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  5. Ekips

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    Back Wiper lift problem

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    Rear wiper doesn't work when reverse gear is selected.

    Seems an odd design decision. It works fine in reverse if you turn it on before selecting the R gear, but if you select the gear first it doesn't. Is this normal?
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    Any upgrades for MG4 SE 2024 in the UK?

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    MG4 MY2023 tyres headsup

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