{"product_id":"91498-348-genuine-trico®-wiper-motor","title":"91498-348 | Genuine Trico® WIPER MOTOR","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: WIPER MOTOR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3060754\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: Trico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1. Primary Commercial Vehicle Platforms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eTrico 91498-series wiper motors are factory standard equipment or heavy-duty service replacements for Class 7 and Class 8 North American commercial trucks and transit buses. This specific unit is widely mapped to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_90feee21bbada842-39\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-56 citation-end-56\"\u003eFreightliner Trucks:\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-55\"\u003eSelect model years of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-55\"\u003eFreightliner M2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-55\"\u003e (2001-up business class) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-55\"\u003eFreightliner Cascadia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-55 citation-end-55\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInternational Trucks (Navistar):\u003c\/b\u003e Multi-purpose medium\/heavy-duty applications, including the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"93\"\u003eInternational ProStar, LoneStar, DuraStar (4000 series), and WorkStar (7000 series)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommercial Transit Buses:\u003c\/b\u003e School and municipal buses built on International 3200 chassis platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2. Mechanical Interface Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e91498-348\u003c\/b\u003e features a specific mechanical shaft spline, mounting plate pattern, and a 12-Volt wiring plug layout designed to interface with the factory wiring loom without wire splicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-80\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-80\"\u003eWiper Motor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-80 citation-end-80\"\u003e is a commercial-grade electrical motor assembly designed to provide smooth, high-torque rotational power to a vehicle's windshield wiper transmission system.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1. What is it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_c4278263948e19f9-55\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79 citation-end-79\"\u003eProduced by Trico®—a global pioneer in windshield wiping technology for over a century—this part acts as the primary power source for clearing rain, snow, and road debris from wide-area commercial windshields.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The \"91498\" designation belongs to Trico's heavy-duty platform family, built specifically to handle the friction of extra-long wiper blades under severe weather conditions. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2. Core Functions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRotational-to-Linear Force:\u003c\/b\u003e The internal 12-Volt electric motor spins at high speed, while an attached mechanical gear reduction box converts that speed into low-RPM, high-torque output to sweep heavy commercial wiper linkages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMulti-Speed Regulation:\u003c\/b\u003e It relies on an internal circuit system to smoothly alter electrical current, giving the operator access to intermittent, low-speed, and high-speed operational cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAutomatic Parking Contact:\u003c\/b\u003e The motor integrates a specialized electrical contact plate (the \"J1\" or parking circuit). This ensures that when the operator switches the wipers off, the motor continues running just long enough to safely park the wiper blades flat at the absolute bottom base of the windshield glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigns of Faulty \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1. Wipers Stop Randomly in the Middle of the Windshield (\"Park\" Failure)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe \"J1\" designation in this Trico motor signifies an integrated automatic parking circuit. When this internal electrical contact plate wears down, burns out, or loses tension, the wipers will immediately freeze wherever they are the exact second you turn off the wiper switch—leaving the blades directly in the driver’s line of sight instead of parking flat at the bottom of the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2. Complete Failure on Specific Speed Settings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eHeavy-duty Trico motors use independent internal brush contacts to regulate speeds. If the wiper blades work perfectly on \"High\" but completely die or lock up when switched to \"Low\" or \"Intermittent\" (or vice versa), the internal speed control circuits within the motor casing have failed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e3. Extremely Slow, Hesitant, or Erratic Operation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eIf the wiper blades crawl slowly across the glass, judder, or periodically freeze before forcing themselves forward, the motor's internal electrical armature windings are likely short-circuiting, or the magnets have degraded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiagnostic Note:\u003c\/i\u003e Ensure your wiper linkage (transmission) mechanical joints are greased; if the linkage is free but movement is still weak, the Trico motor is failing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e4. Loud Humming or Buzzing Noise with No Movement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eTurning the wiper switch to the \"On\" position results in a distinct electrical hum or buzzing sound from the firewall\/bulkhead area, but the wiper arms do not move. This indicates that the electric motor is getting power, but the internal plastic\/composite gear reduction wheel inside the Trico assembly has stripped out or the main output drive shaft has completely seized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRICO\u003c\/strong\u003e® is a worldwide leader in the production of windshield wiper blades, wiper motors, and complete wiping systems for various industries, including heavy-duty commercial trucks, buses, recreational vehicles (RVs), and passenger cars. Founded in 1917, this company stays true to its mission of driving visibility and road safety forward by continuously improving its product line-up and introducing new aerodynamic and rubber-compound solutions for a clearer world. Its core values—innovation, engineering excellence, product reliability, and a customer-first focus—are what make it a successful company today—a worldwide leader with a vast manufacturing footprint spanning five continents and an extensive distribution network serving automotive aftermarket and Original Equipment (OE) channels globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst Truck Parts offers a \u003cstrong\u003e365-days\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ewarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e for all types of parts and in any condition. The warranty applies only to buyers who have placed an order on our website.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trico","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48852971290868,"sku":"91498-348","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/1479\/5764\/files\/s-l1600_499ed457-ee88-4bad-9bca-0888fc34f156.webp?v=1783965792","url":"https:\/\/firsttruckparts.com\/en-ca\/products\/91498-348-genuine-trico%c2%ae-wiper-motor","provider":"First Truck Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}