Windshield wiper problem
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,616
Likes: 3
From: Sapulpa OK
Windshield wiper problem
i have a '03 wind star van. The wipers don't sweep the drivers side clean. It leaves a triangle patch of glass about 10" on a side right in front of the driver" very annoying.
I've changed arms, blades and checked to see that the motor was mounted securely. I even swapped arms with the other side. Nothing seems to help. I've also checked, as near as I can, to see that the windshield was flat.
Anybody have any experience with this? I know it doesn't rain in Ca much but that spot gets very dirty.
I've changed arms, blades and checked to see that the motor was mounted securely. I even swapped arms with the other side. Nothing seems to help. I've also checked, as near as I can, to see that the windshield was flat.
Anybody have any experience with this? I know it doesn't rain in Ca much but that spot gets very dirty.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 21,253
Likes: 1,656
From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Posted this in the van's forums a bit ago:
Even though this thread is about a Windstar we might be able to help none the less...........
Being in the windshield install biz its possible but not too common the windshield could be the problem here. Whether some SafeLite POS cheap ill-fitting piece or long term wear a low spot can exist that would cause your issues. I've seen it with the lower priced and quality windshields.
Changing the spring-loaded arm along with adding a new good quality blade tends to rectify this sort of issue. Because you've already done that---assuming new parts were used---the only other thing would be the glass itself.
Has this existed since you obtained the van or a recent development?
Being in the windshield install biz its possible but not too common the windshield could be the problem here. Whether some SafeLite POS cheap ill-fitting piece or long term wear a low spot can exist that would cause your issues. I've seen it with the lower priced and quality windshields.
Changing the spring-loaded arm along with adding a new good quality blade tends to rectify this sort of issue. Because you've already done that---assuming new parts were used---the only other thing would be the glass itself.
Has this existed since you obtained the van or a recent development?
Fleet Owner
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 21,253
Likes: 1,656
From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
You can try every quick fix piece of nonsense out there but nothing does the trick like a fresh wiper arm. Whether you get them from the dealer or in the aftermarket that's the best way to cure this problem.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
