I have a 2002 KIA Optima. Last night, my husband turned the wipers on while they were frozen to the windshield. The passenger side wiper began working immediately. The drivers side, however, got stuck. He then pulled it up off the window and it began to move. Only it went too far and past the side of the windshield. Then both wipers were moving in different directions. Now, the drivers side wiper is not moving at all. What is wrong with it? I know it is not the wiper motor because the passenger side is still working.
2006-10-25 20:47:58 · 6 answers · asked by Timeless 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
But seriously. Try removing the wiper arms. See if both spindles turn properly when you turn the wipers on. If they do, reset the arms evenly and tighten the screws that hold them onto the spindles. If the spindle(s) dont turn properly, you have ruined the bushings or gears of the motor. Call a car doctor immediately.
2006-10-25 21:00:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You "stripped" the mechanical linkage of the driver side wiper arm, and threw the whole arm "out of synch" with the other arm. This is very unusual. You're fortunate that the motor still works. But you will have to have the linkage repaired. And I can tell you now, they may well have to replace the motor to do this. I suggest you NOT do this again!
2006-10-25 20:54:53 · answer #2 · answered by MrZ 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I can guess it is because they were forced when frozen. Go to the junk yard for the parts, there must be a lot of 2002 IKEAs there.
It sucks to be living somewhere that cold already, it is October!
2006-10-25 20:57:23 · answer #3 · answered by Valerie 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If they go in different directions, the linkage is messed up. Not too bad a fix.
2006-10-26 01:46:53 · answer #4 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The problem is that you have a KIA.
2006-10-25 20:49:59 · answer #5 · answered by Aaron 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the suction is gone
get new ones
2006-10-25 20:48:42 · answer #6 · answered by Kelly Bundy 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋