# 1998 Volkswagen Cabrio (not batting her eyes) **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** cabrio, volkswagen\ **Created:** [March 11, 2009, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volkswagen-cabrio-not-batting-her-eyes/27606 "2009-03-11T15:36:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RWard2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/rward2/32/839_2.png) [@RWard2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RWard2)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volkswagen-cabrio-not-batting-her-eyes/27606/1 "2009-03-11T15:36:33Z")
My windshield wipers gave out on my during one of the down-pours we experienced here in Chicago. Well besides me being one unhappy camper I don’t know the root of the problem. When i turn the wipers on i can hear the motor running but the wipers don’t move. What gives and how much might it cost to repair??? ---
**Author:** ![Roadrunner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d2c977/32.png) [@Roadrunner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roadrunner)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volkswagen-cabrio-not-batting-her-eyes/27606/2 "2009-03-11T16:23:10Z")
Check the wiper arm linkage back to the wiper motor. Something may have come loose or stripped. BTW, there is no need to go to a dealer for this repair. Unless the wiper motor needs replacing, the cost shouldn’t be high. You can get a couple of estimates. Find a reputable independent via word of mouth (co-workers, family, relatives, etc). ---
**Author:** ![UncleTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-volkswagen-cabrio-not-batting-her-eyes/27606/3 "2009-03-11T16:33:48Z")
Get some RainX and treat the windshield as directed. This will help you see in the rain until the wipers are fixed.