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A buyer's guide to used Peugeot 406 wiper motor

No two wiper motors are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:

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Fitment questions

What years does the Peugeot 406 cover, and are there any generations or facelifts I need to know about when buying a used wiper motor?

The Peugeot 406 ran from 1995 to 2004 in the UK, and received a significant facelift in 1999 that updated the front-end styling and interior. For wiper motor fitment, the key distinction is whether the car is pre-facelift (1995–1999) or post-facelift (1999–2004), as these can differ in the wiper linkage and motor mounting arrangement. When sourcing a used motor, always confirm with the breaker against your exact registration to be sure.

Will a wiper motor from a 1997 Peugeot 406 fit my 1999 model?

1999 is right on the facelift boundary, so this is a question you need to handle carefully — a 1997 motor comes from the pre-facelift 406, while a 1999 car could be either side of that change depending on when in the year it was built. Name the boundary to the breaker and ask them to check the part against your registration before agreeing a sale, as the motor and linkage setup may differ across it. Do not assume interchangeability across the 1999 facelift without that confirmation.

Does the front wiper motor from a Peugeot 406 estate fit the saloon?

Front wiper motors on the 406 are governed by the generation and build period rather than body style, so a saloon and estate of the same era generally use the same front motor and linkage assembly. The rear wiper motor is a completely separate part and is specific to the estate — the saloon does not have a rear wiper. Confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker to be sure.

Does trim level matter when buying a used 406 wiper motor — for example, will a part from an LX fit an SRi or a GLX?

Trim level does not affect wiper motor fitment on the Peugeot 406 — the motor is determined by the generation and front or rear application, not whether the donor car was an LX, GLX, SRi, or any other trim. You may find minor cosmetic differences in wiper arms or blades between trim levels, but the motor and linkage itself is the same. Confirm the year range and front or rear application matches when speaking to the breaker.

Is the rear wiper motor from a Peugeot 406 estate the same as the front one?

No — the front and rear wiper motors are entirely different components and are not interchangeable. When contacting a breaker, make sure you specify clearly whether you need the front or rear motor, and confirm it is from an estate if you need the rear unit. Getting this wrong is one of the most common mix-ups with wiper motor orders, so be explicit in your request.

Can I use a wiper motor from another Peugeot model, such as a 307 or 605, on my 406?

Cross-model fitment is not straightforward and is not something to assume, even within the Peugeot range — different models use different linkage geometries and motor mountings that are unlikely to be compatible. The 406 has its own specific front and rear motor configurations, and parts from the 307 or 605 are not a confirmed swap. Put the question to the breaker with both vehicle registrations and let them verify compatibility before you buy.