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In many cars, there is only a single wiper motor. One wiper arm is attached directly to the wiper motor and the other through a linkage. If one is working, the motor is operating but the connection to the other may be broken.

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Wiper Spindle loose or stripped. Linkage broke. Motor broke.

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