Why are my windshield wipers retarded?

tabrad · 10-04-2009, 11:43 PM

My windshield wipers have started to go too far on the windshield when wiping. About once every 100 wipes the drivers side wiper will go so far that it goes off the windshield and gets stuck on the antenna mount.

This is super annoying, and I don't even know what to do here. I tried getting an inch shorter wipers on the drivers side, but still happens.

Any suggestions from you guys?

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EsubaruJ · 10-04-2009, 11:52 PM

Same thing happened on my bugeye. I just put in a new wiper assembly and it worked fine after that, it seems to be pretty common with these cars. I have a full assembly from an impreza that might work...

tabrad · 10-04-2009, 11:55 PM

What do you by full assembly? new motor and such?

EsubaruJ · 10-05-2009, 12:01 AM

Wiper linkage, arm, and motor.

ashergrey · 10-05-2009, 01:00 AM

Have you tried just taking the arm off and reseating it?

toddguy · 10-05-2009, 01:24 AM

mine just slap back and forth... they hit the pillar and the bottom every time, and make tons of noise. suuuuuper annoying.

fastbluewrx07 · 10-05-2009, 01:25 AM

push car off cliff?

JK
Hope you get that fixed, sounds annoying.

tabrad · 10-05-2009, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashergrey

Have you tried just taking the arm off and reseating it?

No I haven't but I will to see if it helps with anything

Kentrik · 10-05-2009, 12:23 PM

Mine have been doing the same thing. :P

Balls.

tabrad · 10-05-2009, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastbluewrx07

push car off cliff?

Sometimes it is tempting to try to cash in on insurance

scoobydorift · 10-05-2009, 01:32 PM

As stated before, it is the wiper linkage. I doubt you will need a new motor, but you will need to replace both sides of the linkage. Its a bitch to get to and change also!

Rick

tabrad · 10-05-2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoobydorift

As stated before, it is the wiper linkage. I doubt you will need a new motor, but you will need to replace both sides of the linkage. Its a bitch to get to and change also!

Rick

Are you 100% sure? Because I don't want to order the parts, then have it not fix the problem. And I need both linkages?

scoobydorift · 10-05-2009, 03:01 PM

Can you grab onto the wiper arm and move it? if there is play, the linkage bushings are ****ed. You can get just the new linkage bushings, someone did a write-up using autozone bushings, but I would just buy the whole new assembly from Subaru.

You can also check the bushings by taking the motor off, which will allow you to see into the firewall and you can reach in and feel if it is messed up, there might be another inspection plate somewhere else on the firewall too...I cant remember.

And Subaru allows you to take back parts as long as they are new in box, just don't rip them out of the package until you know you are going to need it and it is going to fit.

You will love the new linkage anyway, nice smooth action of the wiper arms, makes the car feel like new again lol.

Edit. And putting the new "cups" onto the balls takes a lot more force than you think is needed, I thought I was going to break it trying to pop it on.

10-04-2009, 11:43 PM	#1
tabrad Scooby Specialist Member#: 157229 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: SLC, Utah Vehicle: 02 WRX PSM	Why are my windshield wipers retarded? My windshield wipers have started to go too far on the windshield when wiping. About once every 100 wipes the drivers side wiper will go so far that it goes off the windshield and gets stuck on the antenna mount. This is super annoying, and I don't even know what to do here. I tried getting an inch shorter wipers on the drivers side, but still happens. Any suggestions from you guys? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-04-2009, 11:52 PM	#2
EsubaruJ Scooby Specialist Member#: 200008 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Salt Lake City Vehicle: 85 AE86 01XJcrawler02WRXsold	Same thing happened on my bugeye. I just put in a new wiper assembly and it worked fine after that, it seems to be pretty common with these cars. I have a full assembly from an impreza that might work...

10-04-2009, 11:55 PM	#3
tabrad Scooby Specialist Member#: 157229 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: SLC, Utah Vehicle: 02 WRX PSM	What do you by full assembly? new motor and such?

10-05-2009, 12:01 AM	#4
EsubaruJ Scooby Specialist Member#: 200008 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Salt Lake City Vehicle: 85 AE86 01XJcrawler02WRXsold	Wiper linkage, arm, and motor.

10-05-2009, 01:00 AM	#5
ashergrey Scooby Specialist Member#: 174533 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: SLC, UT Vehicle: 0694 WRXLtd/LegWagon WRB/Pure White	Have you tried just taking the arm off and reseating it?

10-05-2009, 01:24 AM	#6
toddguy Scooby Specialist Member#: 158534 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Provo, Utah Vehicle: 99 2.5 Wagon	mine just slap back and forth... they hit the pillar and the bottom every time, and make tons of noise. suuuuuper annoying.

10-05-2009, 01:25 AM	#7
fastbluewrx07 Scooby Specialist Member#: 143703 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: SL,UT	push car off cliff? JK Hope you get that fixed, sounds annoying.

10-05-2009, 12:23 PM	#9
Kentrik Scooby Specialist Member#: 125937 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: 4894' above sea level. Vehicle: 03 WRX I do not like your tweed, chap.	Mine have been doing the same thing. :P Balls.

10-05-2009, 01:32 PM	#11
scoobydorift Scooby Specialist Member#: 43128 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SLC Vehicle: 92 RWD, 96 FWD 05 AWD	As stated before, it is the wiper linkage. I doubt you will need a new motor, but you will need to replace both sides of the linkage. Its a bitch to get to and change also! Rick

10-05-2009, 03:01 PM	#13
scoobydorift Scooby Specialist Member#: 43128 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SLC Vehicle: 92 RWD, 96 FWD 05 AWD	Can you grab onto the wiper arm and move it? if there is play, the linkage bushings are ****ed. You can get just the new linkage bushings, someone did a write-up using autozone bushings, but I would just buy the whole new assembly from Subaru. You can also check the bushings by taking the motor off, which will allow you to see into the firewall and you can reach in and feel if it is messed up, there might be another inspection plate somewhere else on the firewall too...I cant remember. And Subaru allows you to take back parts as long as they are new in box, just don't rip them out of the package until you know you are going to need it and it is going to fit. You will love the new linkage anyway, nice smooth action of the wiper arms, makes the car feel like new again lol. Edit. And putting the new "cups" onto the balls takes a lot more force than you think is needed, I thought I was going to break it trying to pop it on.