Strange Sound When Running Wipers on FJ60 (1 Viewer)

[65Homer56]

Just bought this one and just got repair manual so doing all I can to learn more about the FJ60, but if anyone has come across this noise and what it might be would appreciate any info. Kind of a grinding type noise as wiper goes into intervals, sounds like coming from up under the fuse box areas to the left of steering wheel up underneath. Attaching a link to video you can hear.

 

[Spike Strip]

I can't really tell from the vid but it *might* be the linkage needs lube and/or the plastic bushings have crumbled. Common. Search for what other people have done and I believe there's some links in the FAQ.

Also, Trail Tailer @TRAIL TAILOR has a trick fix for that on his website.

The plastic bushings are not available, but you can still buy a new linkage setup, I believe, but it's $$.

Wiper Bushing Repair Clips 60 Series

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 60 Series Sloppy wipers? These clips will tighten up those worn out bushings and make them run well again. Made from stainless steel for extra weather resistance and longevity CNC lathed for precision accuracy and fit Sold in pairs

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[aviafx]

That’s your wiper relay gears sticking. Pull the relay box (black in the back), open it up, and lube the gears with a multipurpose oil (I used 3-in-one).

 

[65Homer56]

Thank you

 

[John Staton]

yep, relay. This needs to be lubed every 34 years.

 

[at4fj60]

Can't believe I've suffered that annoying noise for so long when this fix was so easy.

 

[Augustiron]

Also, I had to clean corrosion off the electrical contacts inside (they will be obvious when you open it up) to make mine work.
A Dremel rotary with a wire brush bit and contact cleaner did mine right.
Then lube the gears .

Another worthwhile quest is to remove the wiper motor and linkage from the cowl, clean out 40 years of crap from inside there with a blow gun, vacuum, whatever, then inspect, repair, clean and lube the wiper linkage as needed. Reassemble and be good for another 40 years.

 

[at4fj60]

Just finished a full resto so it's pretty clean in there. I actually replaced the motor thinking that was the problem...waste of $$$

 

[DamskyWY]

Im going to try the relay thing after work and see if mine stops wining too!

 

[DamskyWY]

That’s your wiper relay gears sticking. Pull the relay box (black in the back), open it up, and lube the gears with a multipurpose oil (I used 3-in-one).

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Does the black relay in the back just pull out and snap back in, I don't want to break anything!