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Do I need new windshield wipers?
Okay, here's the deal.
Turned my windshield wipers on in the snow, and the snow was too much.
I heard a loud "POP" and then they stopped working.
The motor clearly works, it taunts me every time I attempt to use them.
Should I take this to a mechanic or shop or should I not waste my time?
I don't care if they can be fixed, they need to be replaced at some point irregardless.
If I purchase new ones and replace them, will that be a solution?
I just want this to be resolved as quickly as possible.
the idiot suggesting $400 in repairs for windshield wipers is to be disregarded for any of those willing to learn from my problem.
I also hate you if you give me reasoning without explanation. You sound like a prick.
"Wipers blades are the least of your worries"
well then what are my worries, dipweed? Be more specific or don't give input.
6 Answers
- MichaelLv 67 years agoFavorite Answer
It won't be the wipers, although they should be replaced at least yearly.
One of the linkages has popped off of the wiper transmission arms. (the arms that connect the wipers to the motor) The assembly is usually covered by a metal or plastic panel.
$400 if you take it in. The wiper transmission linkages are sold as a unit.
Dorman makes a series of inexpensive bushing repair kits and clips. Others make different repair clips and plates for holding the parts together. Retainer plates can even be fabricated.
Applications vary. -- search the phrase "wiper linkage clip"
Time consuming but the best low cost solution.
some, but not all choices linked from here
- HumveetechLv 77 years ago
no on the wipers. If you tried to turn them on & they stopped working after that. Means the linkage came apart off the wiper motor. Wiper blades are the least of your worries. Take it to the shop
- ?Lv 47 years ago
Holy cow what a coincidence, I just had that happen to one of my work vans the other day. Its not the wipers themselves, or the motor, it is where the arms hook together, the piece linking them is made of plastic so that it brakes rather then the motor, if you get under the cowl section and move the arms around I bet you'll see they aren't linked together anymore I managed to click the arms back together like an arm back on to an action figure, but idk if you'll be able to it was kindof a pain.
- ?Lv 45 years ago
Thanks for the know-how about RainX. I acquired my automobiles' oil change a few month in the past. They verify for the whole lot, including windsheild wipers.My car is a 2009,and i need to determine the wipers more probably due to the fact that the warmth of the summer down where I are living , makes the wiper blades destroy turbo.
- 7 years ago
I would check the tightness of the nuts that attach the wiper arm to the linkage. If they are fine, check the linkage for bushings, which are common in Chrysler products and some imports.
- gee-manLv 77 years ago
you will be able to save time and money by just running it by a shop and let them replace them or at least check them out for ya.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Source(s): 35 plus years repairing autos.
