Front wiper motor died - replacement everything!

[Graham Marsden]

My 2009 Honda Accord Tourer Exec wiper motor packed up. Thought I could replace just the motor, Cox Honda parts say the whole assembly (£615) has to be replaced, not just the motor. Is this correct, anyone know? Regards, Graham (Cornwall)

[Trevor]

Hi Graham....welcome to the Forum

 

Is it definitely the motor that has failed (e.g.have you put power to it directly?) or is it a relay or wiring fault?

 

Maybe a secondhand unit is the way forward as would be a lot cheaper and only has one job to do 

[Graham Marsden]

Those who know of such things told me the relay was the fault. Then told me the relay was integrated within the assembly, rather than separate as in most Honda's. I did consider a second hand unit, but having had this car since new (Oct 2009), and with the intention of keeping it for the foreseeable future, and given it's relative uniqueness, a 2.4 Petrol - apparently there's less than 250 in the UK of this model (so a chap at the dealership told me) I've not seen another petrol Tourer ever -  maybe spending the £615 means I shall get another 11 years out of the wipers. To answer your question, I've not put power to it, but a friend has, and 'nothing'. Thanks for responding. Most of my family have Honda's, Jazz, and this car after 100,000+ miles, it still makes me smile each time I get in it. Graham 

[Trevor]

Tough call, but if you spend the money then at least it is peace of mind.
However, I would check with the dealers that they can guarantee the new mechanism solves the issue rather than fit it and find it is just a wiring fault for example.