Rear Wiper Stopping

[winnie]

2001 C5 estate.

When I use the rear wiper for a quick wipe then turn it off, it keeps going for a few wipes then stop's in the middle of the window, it takes about 3 to 4 attemps before it returns to the park position.

Is this normal? 

[paul.h]

It is an indication of a problem. It could be damaged wiring between the body and door or a problem with the wiper motor. Our C3 would do this and when the hatch door complete with wiper and wiring was replaced the problem went. I checked the wiring and it seemed ok and when checked with a meter it did not indicate any breaks in it, so I suspect it was a problem with the wiper motor. As it gets worse you may find the wiper takes a long time to stop and also when unlocking the doors it may move to the normal parked position. I also tried switch cleaner in the wiper switch but this did not help.

[darbuck]

i had the same problem with my 03 estate you need to take the mechanism apart and grease it. its most probably partially seized if not it will eventually just stop.