Q: Wipers seem to not be connected to motor so where is motor located?

asked by on November 25, 2016

I can move the wipers by hand so appears not connected to motor but I hear something humming when turn the switch on

2013 Elantra Ltd.

My car has 60000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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