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Feb 23, 2005 | 06:16 AM

Wizardvette

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Wiper Woes.

I've had a problem with my wipers for awhile, and it now has aggravated me enough to post for a solution. They seem to decide not to wipe the entire windsheild every once in awhile. I tried to notice a pattern (warm weather/ cold weather) to no avail. I have tried re-bending the arm, also to no avail. If I push down on them, they will work fine, I'm guessing new springs will solve my issue? Anyone else with this problem? Thanks.

Feb 23, 2005 | 06:46 AM

mayhelm

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Hope we're talkin about a 97-03 F150 and not the vet here. Use a scew driver to pop the plastic cover off where the wiper arm attaches. Then just tighten the nut a little. Their made to slip so that ice are whatever won't damage any thing.

Feb 23, 2005 | 11:16 AM

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Indeed we're talking about the truck. I'll tighten the bolts a bit tonight and see if that works. I hope it's that simple, it has become annoying. Thanks for the info!

Feb 26, 2005 | 07:32 PM

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Indeed we're talking about the truck. I'll tighten the bolts a bit tonight and see if that works. I hope it's that simple, it has become annoying. Thanks for the info!

I should clarify the problem. The wipers are completing their entire pass along the windsheild, but they seem to be lifting from the windsheild while in motion. I can push down on them and clean the entire area, but when they are on without me helping them, they lift. I wonder if stronger springs would cure this.

Feb 27, 2005 | 06:40 PM

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From: Jax Fl

If its weak arm springs you would notice that they get worse at higher speeds { lifting off windshield} Have you changed the blades?

Feb 27, 2005 | 07:26 PM

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If its weak arm springs you would notice that they get worse at higher speeds { lifting off windshield} Have you changed the blades?

Yes, blades are new. Second set actually. This problem occurs at speeds as well as sitting still. I am at a loss. There is no pattern. I could go outside tonight, and they'd work fine with washer fluid, but when I actually may need them they may miss a large portion of their path.

Feb 27, 2005 | 08:11 PM

fordman311

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I notice that on mine it the blades miss the bottom right corner of windshield (passenger side). It's like the blade doesnt curl enough to get it. Normal...anything to fix?