W205 Wiper Linkage Issue - Driver Side Keeps Popping Out

[ZT777]

I'm reaching out to see if anyone has experienced a similar issue with their W205 Mercedes and could offer some advice. I've encountered a problem with the wiper linkage on the driver side of my vehicle. Specifically, the linkage keeps popping out, causing the driver side wiper to stop working, while the passenger side wiper continues to function perfectly.

I've attached a picture to this post to show exactly where the linkage is popping out. The motor itself seems to be in good working order, as everything operates smoothly when I manually pop the linkage back in place. However, the issue is becoming more frequent, and I'm concerned about it happening during a critical moment while driving.

Before I consider replacing the entire linkage, I'm hoping to explore potential repair options to save on costs. Has anyone successfully repaired this issue, or is a complete replacement the only reliable solution? Any tips, tricks, or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your help!

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Is it possible to drill through the whole thing , pack the ball and socket with grease and fit a split pin ,just to keep it together.

 

[Flyinspanner]

You can get wiper arm repair clips on eBay - the pyre socket has worn so the ball pin can easily pop out the clip is in effect a spring metal cage that holds it all together.

Used them on daughters Swift. About £5 iirc.
Pretty universal.

Gives you time to hunt for new linkages or connectors.

10 X Wiper Linkage Motor Rods Mechanism Repair Clips Popping off Car For VW Ford | eBay UK

Durable during use.Stop your linkage popping off.Restoring your wipers to full health. Easy installation.Fit our wiper linkage clip directly to the worn linkages. This part is a universal part made to fit almost every vehicle.

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[ALFAitalia]

From you pic it looked like you should be able to lever out and replace the socket part of that. But if not the clips above will do the job.

 

[ALFAitalia]

Universal Fit Car Windshield Wiper Linkage Bushing Kit for Easy Installation | eBay

1Set Windshield Wiper Linkage for Bush. With its color and size as shown in the picture, it is a perfect fit for your car's windshield wiper. The real color of the item may be slightly different from the pictures shown on website caused by many factors such as brightness of your monitor and...

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[ZT777]

You can get wiper arm repair clips on eBay - the pyre socket has worn so the ball pin can easily pop out the clip is in effect a spring metal cage that holds it all together.

Used them on daughters Swift. About £5 iirc.
Pretty universal.

Gives you time to hunt for new linkages or connectors.

10 X Wiper Linkage Motor Rods Mechanism Repair Clips Popping off Car For VW Ford | eBay UK

Durable during use.Stop your linkage popping off.Restoring your wipers to full health. Easy installation.Fit our wiper linkage clip directly to the worn linkages. This part is a universal part made to fit almost every vehicle.

www.ebay.co.uk

Thank you mate! great suggestion.

I did buy these however, despite being quite universal I just could not get it into place and gave up lol.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Thank you mate! great suggestion.

I did buy these however, despite being quite universal I just could not get it into place and gave up lol.

I can't see how they would tbh . Yours is flat across the top .

 

[optimusprime]

Only way out of this is to drill a small hole right through both parts, and put a nut and bolt in . Both parts just need holding to gether so the can move .

 

[whitefang]

Morning zt777 / all.

Monday again...the weekend just goes to quick sometimes.
You had a good weekend.?

Zt777, did you sort your linkage problem.?

Why I'm asking.. my sister said to me the weekend that her w205 linkage popped out & no wipers, her partner managed to pop it back in for it to pop back out with 1 wipe.

I see the clips above in post #3 & #5, do or did these work.?
Did you try or use these zt777.?

How come these linkage parts are nearly there times dear than the w204.?

Any advice I can give the sister.?

Thanks zt777 / all.

Talk to you again.

 

[ZT777]

Morning zt777 / all.

Monday again...the weekend just goes to quick sometimes.
You had a good weekend.?

Zt777, did you sort your linkage problem.?

Why I'm asking.. my sister said to me the weekend that her w205 linkage popped out & no wipers, her partner managed to pop it back in for it to pop back out with 1 wipe.

I see the clips above in post #3 & #5, do or did these work.?
Did you try or use these zt777.?

How come these linkage parts are nearly there times dear than the w204.?

Any advice I can give the sister.?

Thanks zt777 / all.

Talk to you again.

Hi mate!

Unfortunately I didn’t have a fix for this per se so I had to resort to eBay and buying a second hand wiper mechanism.

 

[whitefang]

Hi zt777
Thanks for the reply after the few months of the date you started in #1.

I'm not sure which way she's going to go, new part or try the clip above or drill a hole like Optimus prime say in #8.

Thanks zt777
See you around sometime on here.

 

[ZT777]

Hi zt777
Thanks for the reply after the few months of the date you started in #1.

I'm not sure which way she's going to go, new part or try the clip above or drill a hole like Optimus prime say in #8.

Thanks zt777
See you around sometime on here.

Welcome mate! Apologies for slow reply btw! lol.

My advise would be to just replace the linkage mechanism tbh - it’s a whole faff trying to repair it and let it last another few months at best.

The danger is the wipers giving up on a long journey or during very raining weather.