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Steve
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:08 am Post subject:
Wiper arm needs adjustment? |
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On my 2003 Highlander, the driver-side wiper blade drags on the
upstroke, smearing the windshield and making a
squealing/chattering/crunching noise. Very annoying.
On the downstroke, it's perfect. I've changed the blade a couple
times (using Toyota blades), hasn't solved the problem.
It's still under warranty, but it's a hassle getting to the dealer, so
I'd rather fix it myself if there's some sorta easy adjustment I could
make. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Fallacies do not cease to be fallacies because they become fashions.
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ron
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:58 am Post subject:
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I'll tell you how I do it. I grasp the whole wiper blade in both
hands and then twist the blade opposite of the chatter direction - the
idea is to SLIGHTLY bend the wiper arm where it attaches to the
blade - its minute adjustment, might take a couple of tries.
Properly adjusted blade has same amount of pivot in both directions.
Now, if I could get the damned rear blade on my 02 Highlander (the
plastic arm model) to work I'd also be happy
Ron |
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Steve
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Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:18 am Post subject:
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"ron" <really good@serviceu.com> wrote:
| Quote: | I'll tell you how I do it. I grasp the whole wiper blade in both
hands and then twist the blade opposite of the chatter direction - the
idea is to SLIGHTLY bend the wiper arm where it attaches to the
blade - its minute adjustment, might take a couple of tries.
Properly adjusted blade has same amount of pivot in both directions.
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hmmm, not sure I understand this...
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ron
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Wed Nov 09, 2005 4:33 am Post subject:
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I should have, and didn't say its the damned rear wiper ARM on the
Highlander that is the problem. It seems to actually be getting worse
in the angle department. I use the silicon rubber blades in front and
other that every year or so when the car wash kinds of jimmy's the
bend a speck, they are fine.
The Highlander has (supposedly) a plastic rear wiper arm and a metal
one..
What I have done with my wiper arm adjustment technique if hand method
doesn't work is to use two small (6") crescent wrenches down near the
blade end and make a tiny angle adjustment by twisting the arm a
skosh. I'd guess over the years I've probably done it to more cars
than I want to think about - had a license for nearly 53 years (got it
at 14!).
Ron |
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Jeff Strickland
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Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:03 am Post subject:
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You can fix this with new blades. There is no adjustment to the arm ...
"Steve" <nmvc@kytr.inv> wrote in message
news:sqcvm1tpb35qp181g7scrtvjglt8ljn09o@4ax.com...
| Quote: | On my 2003 Highlander, the driver-side wiper blade drags on the
upstroke, smearing the windshield and making a
squealing/chattering/crunching noise. Very annoying.
On the downstroke, it's perfect. I've changed the blade a couple
times (using Toyota blades), hasn't solved the problem.
It's still under warranty, but it's a hassle getting to the dealer, so
I'd rather fix it myself if there's some sorta easy adjustment I could
make. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Fallacies do not cease to be fallacies because they become fashions.
...G.K. Chesterton |
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Jeff Strickland
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Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:04 am Post subject:
Re: Wiper arm needs adjustment? |
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PS
I said there was no adjustment, but it is possible to twist the arm a bit to
change the angle of contact of the blade ...
"Steve" <nmvc@kytr.inv> wrote in message
news:sqcvm1tpb35qp181g7scrtvjglt8ljn09o@4ax.com...
| Quote: | On my 2003 Highlander, the driver-side wiper blade drags on the
upstroke, smearing the windshield and making a
squealing/chattering/crunching noise. Very annoying.
On the downstroke, it's perfect. I've changed the blade a couple
times (using Toyota blades), hasn't solved the problem.
It's still under warranty, but it's a hassle getting to the dealer, so
I'd rather fix it myself if there's some sorta easy adjustment I could
make. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Fallacies do not cease to be fallacies because they become fashions.
...G.K. Chesterton |
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Steve
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Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:07 pm Post subject:
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"Ray O" <rokigawa@tristarassociatesDOT.com> wrote:
| Quote: | There are 3 parts to the wiper: arm, refill (rubber part) and blade. The
blade has prongs that distribute tension evenly along the rubber. If you
replace the blade and clean the glass, the chatter should stop.
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I've replaced the blade twice and cleaned the glass, still chattering
- only on the driver's side, and only on the upstroke. Looks like I'm
off to the repair shop. Sigh.
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Ray O
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Thu Nov 10, 2005 2:27 am Post subject:
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"Steve" <nmvc@kytr.inv> wrote in message
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| Quote: | "Ray O" <rokigawa@tristarassociatesDOT.com> wrote:
There are 3 parts to the wiper: arm, refill (rubber part) and blade. The
blade has prongs that distribute tension evenly along the rubber. If you
replace the blade and clean the glass, the chatter should stop.
I've replaced the blade twice and cleaned the glass, still chattering
- only on the driver's side, and only on the upstroke. Looks like I'm
off to the repair shop. Sigh.
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If you "tweaked" the arm then it may need replacement if you cannot get it
bent back properly.
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Ray O
correct the return address punctuation to reply |
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Hachiroku
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Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:51 am Post subject:
Re: Wiper arm needs adjustment? |
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On Wed, 09 Nov 2005 14:27:26 -0600, Ray O wrote:
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"Steve" <nmvc@kytr.inv> wrote in message
news:fi74n196tmlj5dkmg2t85rebjl1o88289g@4ax.com...
"Ray O" <rokigawa@tristarassociatesDOT.com> wrote:
There are 3 parts to the wiper: arm, refill (rubber part) and blade. The
blade has prongs that distribute tension evenly along the rubber. If you
replace the blade and clean the glass, the chatter should stop.
I've replaced the blade twice and cleaned the glass, still chattering
- only on the driver's side, and only on the upstroke. Looks like I'm
off to the repair shop. Sigh.
If you "tweaked" the arm then it may need replacement if you cannot get it
bent back properly.
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I don't mind 'tweaking' things on the Celica or the Terc Wagon I had last
year, but I sure as hell ain't gonna be tweaking nothing on the Supra or
the Corolla GTS! Too damn hard to locate some parts for! If something
needs fixing, I try to do it right on those cars! |
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Steve Henderson
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Fri Nov 11, 2005 9:16 am Post subject:
Re: Wiper arm needs adjustment? |
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Jeff Strickland wrote:
| Quote: | PS
I said there was no adjustment, but it is possible to twist the arm a
bit to change the angle of contact of the blade ...
"Steve" <nmvc@kytr.inv> wrote in message
news:sqcvm1tpb35qp181g7scrtvjglt8ljn09o@4ax.com...
On my 2003 Highlander, the driver-side wiper blade drags on the
upstroke, smearing the windshield and making a
squealing/chattering/crunching noise. Very annoying.
On the downstroke, it's perfect. I've changed the blade a couple
times (using Toyota blades), hasn't solved the problem.
It's still under warranty, but it's a hassle getting to the dealer, so
I'd rather fix it myself if there's some sorta easy adjustment I could
make. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Fallacies do not cease to be fallacies because they become fashions.
...G.K. Chesterton
You know, I've been buying cars for about 35 years now, and up till now, |
have never gone back to the dealership to buy replacement wiper blades.
When I bought my 02 Avalon, the wipers were VERY quiet. No slapping, no
temptation to sing along with Janice Joplin. So, being the kind of guy
who doesn't change the way I work unless there's a good reason, I
motored down to AutoZone when the time came and bought some (ARCCO ?)
replacement blades. Well, the next time it rained, I was singing about
Bobby McGee(uh). By that time, I had actually thrown away the original
Wiper assemblies, so I couldn't just go to Toyota and buy the rubber
refills. To get my quiet wipers back, I went to Toyota and bought the
whole wipers, and that did it. It seems that the tolerances in the
Toyota parts are much closer than aftermarket blades - so from now on
I'll just get the rubber refills from Toyota and be happy. Sometimes,
skimping and saving $10 is just not worth it.
"Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose
Nothing ain't worth nothing but its free"
--Steve |
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Scott in Florida
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Fri Nov 11, 2005 7:07 pm Post subject:
Re: Wiper arm needs adjustment? |
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On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 22:57:37 -0600, Steve Henderson
<shenderson_2@charter.net> wrote:
| Quote: | Jeff Strickland wrote:
PS
I said there was no adjustment, but it is possible to twist the arm a
bit to change the angle of contact of the blade ...
"Steve" <nmvc@kytr.inv> wrote in message
news:sqcvm1tpb35qp181g7scrtvjglt8ljn09o@4ax.com...
On my 2003 Highlander, the driver-side wiper blade drags on the
upstroke, smearing the windshield and making a
squealing/chattering/crunching noise. Very annoying.
On the downstroke, it's perfect. I've changed the blade a couple
times (using Toyota blades), hasn't solved the problem.
It's still under warranty, but it's a hassle getting to the dealer, so
I'd rather fix it myself if there's some sorta easy adjustment I could
make. Any ideas? Thanks!
=====================
Fallacies do not cease to be fallacies because they become fashions.
...G.K. Chesterton
You know, I've been buying cars for about 35 years now, and up till now,
have never gone back to the dealership to buy replacement wiper blades.
When I bought my 02 Avalon, the wipers were VERY quiet. No slapping, no
temptation to sing along with Janice Joplin. So, being the kind of guy
who doesn't change the way I work unless there's a good reason, I
motored down to AutoZone when the time came and bought some (ARCCO ?)
replacement blades. Well, the next time it rained, I was singing about
Bobby McGee(uh). By that time, I had actually thrown away the original
Wiper assemblies, so I couldn't just go to Toyota and buy the rubber
refills. To get my quiet wipers back, I went to Toyota and bought the
whole wipers, and that did it. It seems that the tolerances in the
Toyota parts are much closer than aftermarket blades - so from now on
I'll just get the rubber refills from Toyota and be happy. Sometimes,
skimping and saving $10 is just not worth it.
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From what the local Toyota dealer tells me..
Toyota is going to stop stocking the wiper inserts!
Now you get the whole assembly for something like ten bucks. I
FINALLY learned how to do the 'wiper blade dance' on two different
Toys and now they made it much easier....
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"Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose
Nothing ain't worth nothing but its free"
--Steve
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Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:44 pm Post subject:
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"Steve" <nmvc@kytr.inv> wrote in message
news:sqcvm1tpb35qp181g7scrtvjglt8ljn09o@4ax.com...
| Quote: | On my 2003 Highlander, the driver-side wiper blade drags on the
upstroke, smearing the windshield and making a
squealing/chattering/crunching noise. Very annoying.
On the downstroke, it's perfect. I've changed the blade a couple
times (using Toyota blades), hasn't solved the problem.
It's still under warranty, but it's a hassle getting to the dealer, so
I'd rather fix it myself if there's some sorta easy adjustment I could
make. Any ideas? Thanks!
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Fallacies do not cease to be fallacies because they become fashions.
...G.K. Chesterton
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That was happening on the wipers on my 02 Sienna too, I tried refills from
Toyota and also refills from Can. Tire and both had that squeak when going
up but nothing when going down. I went to a local auto parts store and the
guy at the counter recommended Bosch refills, iinstalled them and no more
noise. If you can find a store that sells Bosch wipers/ refills try em out. |
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Jeff Strickland
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Sat Nov 12, 2005 5:31 am Post subject:
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"Steve" <nmvc@kytr.inv> wrote in message
news:sqcvm1tpb35qp181g7scrtvjglt8ljn09o@4ax.com...
On my 2003 Highlander, the driver-side wiper blade drags on the
upstroke, smearing the windshield and making a
squealing/chattering/crunching noise. Very annoying.
On the downstroke, it's perfect. I've changed the blade a couple
times (using Toyota blades), hasn't solved the problem.
It's still under warranty, but it's a hassle getting to the dealer, so
I'd rather fix it myself if there's some sorta easy adjustment I could
make. Any ideas? Thanks!
=====================
Fallacies do not cease to be fallacies because they become fashions.
...G.K. Chesterton
That was happening on the wipers on my 02 Sienna too, I tried refills from
Toyota and also refills from Can. Tire and both had that squeak when going
up but nothing when going down. I went to a local auto parts store and
the guy at the counter recommended Bosch refills, iinstalled them and no
more noise. If you can find a store that sells Bosch wipers/ refills try
em out.
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I put Bosch blades on my BMW, and one of them skipped like crazy. I took the
rubber out and end-for-ended it, and the skipping stopped.
Wipers work by wiping a rubber blade over the glass. If the blade is an at
angle to the glass that causes it to be pushed, then it will skip in that
direction. |
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