MAN 36264016004 wiper motor

Description

This MAN wiper motor is a crucial component of a vehicle's windshield wiper system, responsible for driving the wiper blades to clear rain, snow, and debris from the windshield, ensuring driver visibility. It is commonly found in heavy-duty trucks and buses. This motor delivers reliable performance and durability, extending service intervals and reducing downtime. It is manufactured to exacting standards for consistent operation and a long service life. This unit has dimensions of 95 x 125 x 205 mm and is made in Germany. Its MAN MPN is 36264016004.

Key Features & Benefits

This thing basically takes electrical power from your car and turns it into the mechanical motion that makes your windshield wipers swing back and forth. It controls the speed – slow, fast, intermittent – everything you select up front. Modern ones often control the washer pump too, sending power to spray fluid when you want it. Some even have parking positions, so the wipers end up in a good spot when you turn the car off. It’s a pretty crucial part of keeping you safe. Think of it as the engine for your wipers. Without it, those wipers just aren’t going to move, and that’s a problem when it's raining or snowing, or even just when your windshield gets dirty. It’s connected to the wiper linkage, which are the arms that actually move the wiper blades across the glass. It receives signals from the wiper switch in your car and responds accordingly.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Visibility. Plain and simple. If your wiper motor fails, you lose the ability to clear your windshield, and that dramatically reduces your ability to see while driving. You'll notice if it’s failing – wipers might move slowly, jerkily, or not at all. Sometimes it'll make a whining noise. It acts like a shield against the elements, letting you maintain control of the vehicle. A failing wiper motor can become a safety hazard quickly, so it’s good you’re thinking about it. You can find replacements easily enough – Fixparts Online has a good selection, and it's something many people can tackle themselves, though sometimes it requires a bit of disassembly to get to.

Warranty Information

MAN wiper motor (MPN 36264016004) comes with a 1-year warranty.