Winshield wipers no longer running

[MGNick]

im not sure whats happened because ive never heard of this happen before.
but one day i noticed the wipers jumping around and making thuds when i had them on.
and today when i used them on the way home they just stopped working.
they would try kick on in the intermittent mode but without physical help they wouldnt swing.
does it sound like a motor is ceased or dead?
if so anyone know what price range im looking at for supplied and installed?

cheers, Nick

 

[Adds_05]

either the thread in the wiper arm itself is buggered or the motor is gone id say,best option would be to get a second hand wiper assembly off ebay or someting and fit it yourself. they arnt hard,a few screws and they come out

 

[hako]

As the above post suggests, check the wiper arm isn't buggered by trying to move the arms by hand....not too hard but just enough to see if the shaft/spline is stripped.

 

[wamboin23]

sounds like the motor assembly as become detached from the rest of the wiper assembly.

mine did it the other day, same symptoms.

 

[MGNick]

mechanic has told me the motor is dead! and apparently no1 makes them for a VS anymore,
so this is where JC kicks in,
does anybody at all know where i can get one this is kinda urgent due to melbournes rediculous weather.
just as you think your car is running smooth something else ####s up.

 

[MGNick]

and ps cheers for the replies guys