Saturday, June 4, 2011
Windshield Wiper Blades Stopped Working - 1999 Honda Civic Hatchback?
The windshield wipers on my 1999 civic stopped working out of the blue. I tried changing the fuse and still nothing. I%26#039;m not sure if it%26#039;s the wiper motor either because when I turn my wipers on I hear the motor going - but my blades stay still. Any ideas ??|||It is possible that they need to be tightened down. There is a bolt where the wiper arm meets the motor. Take it off and look inside and make sure that the groves did not get stripped. If they are you may need a new wiper arm.
A bottle of Windshield Wiper Fluid was left in my car's back seat and burst from the heat. How do I clean it u
I bought a bottle of windshield wiper fluid when I got my car to get the battery changed. However, I was stupid enough to forget about the fluid in my back seat and the whole bottle burst the next day because the car was out in the sun the entire day. all the fluid got on my floor mats and the rug on the back seat. Everything dried and the entire car smells like alcohol every time I get in. Also, the back rug/mat turned blue. I%26#039;m wondering if anyone knows how to get the blue off from the mat and the floor? This is very embarrassing and I feel very stupid for forgetting the bottle in the back seat.
Thanks!|||I have heard that the Bissell Little Green Clean Machine is a wonder-worker for cars. I don%26#039;t own one, but a couple of my friends absolutely love it.
It will re-wet the washer fluid and suck it right out.|||if you are mechanically inclined you can try to remove the back seat and soak it with the hose, This will not damage the upholstery, but it will get rid of that horrid smell. The mat you could do the same with. It may have been permanently turned blue though.
Hope it helps|||Well I have not much information to go on so I will just assume that your seats are either leather or vinyl, those you can just wash off with plain old warm water and a soft cloth, the mats however must be scrubbed with either dishwashing liquid and about half cup of White Vinegar then scrub with a brush if these mats have carpeting on them then it should be with a stiff brush but don%26#039;t brush too hard you will tear up the pile just a gentle scrubbing action will do then rinse with hot water and allow to dry away from sunlight or heat these mats must be hung to dry Good Luck !|||use detergent or soapy water to wash the floor mats and rug maybe will help get the smell out but the rug and floor mats probably are permanently blue you should change floor mats and rug
tips:
next time you go out bring a little notebook and record what you brought that day make sure to look at the list that you brought everything out of the car (and put a star next to things that cannot be forgotten like the Windshield Wiper Fluid)
Thanks!|||I have heard that the Bissell Little Green Clean Machine is a wonder-worker for cars. I don%26#039;t own one, but a couple of my friends absolutely love it.
It will re-wet the washer fluid and suck it right out.|||if you are mechanically inclined you can try to remove the back seat and soak it with the hose, This will not damage the upholstery, but it will get rid of that horrid smell. The mat you could do the same with. It may have been permanently turned blue though.
Hope it helps|||Well I have not much information to go on so I will just assume that your seats are either leather or vinyl, those you can just wash off with plain old warm water and a soft cloth, the mats however must be scrubbed with either dishwashing liquid and about half cup of White Vinegar then scrub with a brush if these mats have carpeting on them then it should be with a stiff brush but don%26#039;t brush too hard you will tear up the pile just a gentle scrubbing action will do then rinse with hot water and allow to dry away from sunlight or heat these mats must be hung to dry Good Luck !|||use detergent or soapy water to wash the floor mats and rug maybe will help get the smell out but the rug and floor mats probably are permanently blue you should change floor mats and rug
tips:
next time you go out bring a little notebook and record what you brought that day make sure to look at the list that you brought everything out of the car (and put a star next to things that cannot be forgotten like the Windshield Wiper Fluid)
Why do my windshield wipers on my car always make noise?
It seems every time I put on my wipers, they make noise. Even after changing the wiper blades. Is it what I am using to clean my windshield?
When it rains real hard or consistantly I dont get the noise, just when it is drizzling or when I get road wash from other cars, little bits of rain or water.
I%26#039;ve noticed with new cars they never make noise, even when the windshield is completely dry. How do I get that?|||The noise is caused by the friction of the rubber against the glass, therefore when there is more water for lubrication, there is less friction and therefore less noise.
On the issue of newer cars not making the noise even with little or no water, that has to do with the fact that their windshield glass is new and smooth. With the smooth glass, the small amount of water is spread evenly across the glass, providing even lubrication. With an older windshield, there are scratches and knicks in the glass, giving the water a place to go and therefore not providing as much lubrication. When there is enough water (heavy rain, etc), the lubrication is there, and the noise stops.
The best chance of stopping this is to get a new windshield. However, as that is likely not a viable option, you can try the same method that one would use to remove scratches and smooth out their paint job...polish and wax.
Also, check to make sure that the arms that move your wipers aren%26#039;t bent in any way, causing them to be misaligned. Good luck.|||try using your washer, make sure it has water in it :)|||cause your are using your wipers too much. if its just drizzling then you dont need to turn them on full speed. try rain-x !! best stuff. as long as the car is moving the rain just beads off the windshield.|||ive have this problem with my bronco, but since i live in the desert it only rains alittle so it always happens, i found out the the springs holding it down are too tight or something and pushing to hard against windsheild, i dont know how to adjust them but when it does rain really hard it dont make the noise before of all the water.|||Try using some rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab and cleaning the wipers with that.|||Try triple edge wipers. They%26#039;ve never made noise for me or any car I%26#039;ve installed them on. They%26#039;re a little More expensive than say An-co wipers but they have a lifetime warranty with them as well. They are silicone impregnated and that makes the water run off the windshield like rain X And helps keep them from chattering|||I agree with Sarah
When it rains real hard or consistantly I dont get the noise, just when it is drizzling or when I get road wash from other cars, little bits of rain or water.
I%26#039;ve noticed with new cars they never make noise, even when the windshield is completely dry. How do I get that?|||The noise is caused by the friction of the rubber against the glass, therefore when there is more water for lubrication, there is less friction and therefore less noise.
On the issue of newer cars not making the noise even with little or no water, that has to do with the fact that their windshield glass is new and smooth. With the smooth glass, the small amount of water is spread evenly across the glass, providing even lubrication. With an older windshield, there are scratches and knicks in the glass, giving the water a place to go and therefore not providing as much lubrication. When there is enough water (heavy rain, etc), the lubrication is there, and the noise stops.
The best chance of stopping this is to get a new windshield. However, as that is likely not a viable option, you can try the same method that one would use to remove scratches and smooth out their paint job...polish and wax.
Also, check to make sure that the arms that move your wipers aren%26#039;t bent in any way, causing them to be misaligned. Good luck.|||try using your washer, make sure it has water in it :)|||cause your are using your wipers too much. if its just drizzling then you dont need to turn them on full speed. try rain-x !! best stuff. as long as the car is moving the rain just beads off the windshield.|||ive have this problem with my bronco, but since i live in the desert it only rains alittle so it always happens, i found out the the springs holding it down are too tight or something and pushing to hard against windsheild, i dont know how to adjust them but when it does rain really hard it dont make the noise before of all the water.|||Try using some rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab and cleaning the wipers with that.|||Try triple edge wipers. They%26#039;ve never made noise for me or any car I%26#039;ve installed them on. They%26#039;re a little More expensive than say An-co wipers but they have a lifetime warranty with them as well. They are silicone impregnated and that makes the water run off the windshield like rain X And helps keep them from chattering|||I agree with Sarah
How often should i change my windshield wipers?
How often should i change my windshield wipers?|||i normally buy them whenever i hear the streaky noise or when there are smudges after i use them|||When they get streaky you can try and use isopropyl alcohol and clean the silicates and dirt off them, that helps sometimes. If they still streak, replace them..... The Michelin blades are awesome for longevity and price vs performance. You can get them at W-mart.|||I usually change them once a year right before winter. Just because cold weather destroys wipers that have become dry and brittle over the summer. I buy the cheepies though.|||I usually change my windshield wipers every year just as winter starts because the long hot summer days are hard on them.|||Whenever they start to streak. If you can afford to get them buy Rainx Latitude blades. They are really good.|||when ever it dont do the job i got new ones 2 times this year
How to change a windshield wiper motor on a 93 1/2 ton gmc?
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the wiper arms.
Remove the front cowl vent cover.
Disconnect the wire harness from the motor.
Remove drive link socket from the motor crank arm.
Remove wiper motor bolts.
Remove the wiper motor.
Remove the wiper arms.
Remove the front cowl vent cover.
Disconnect the wire harness from the motor.
Remove drive link socket from the motor crank arm.
Remove wiper motor bolts.
Remove the wiper motor.
Is it difficult to change windshield wipers on a 99 Buick?
Some autoparts stores offer replacement as a free service if you buy the new blades there. And even if it%26#039;s not official, some staff will just do it for you anyway.|||no, not really. its probably the same as my 88olds. all i do is pull up on a little prong and the wiper comes off. unless your talking about replacing the refills, then just push the 2 little clips togeather and pull the refill out.|||yup my 01 is same so its easy|||Not At All...!!
How do I change j hook type car windshield wiper blades?
Please be specific. I%26#039;m stupid with this kind of stuff.|||I%26#039;m going to call it a U for explanation sake. Just inside the open end of the U should be a small tab attached to the wiper. bend it away from the rubber part of the wiper and slide it out of the U or J at the same time. the new onee shold just click into place. You can look at the new one to see if you see the tab. also there should be directions with the new one.|||Lift the wiper arm off windshield. Turn blade on arm so it forms a %26quot;T%26quot; then pull down on blade. To install just reverse.|||if ur as bad as u say id go to any shop 4 about 5 bucks let them do it|||Just go to the parts store. Buy the blades, all of them will install them for free on your car.|||There should be a tab you have to depress. Turn the wiper like they said to form a T and slid it off the stud the J hook clips onto.
The new ones should just click on. Or take it to the autoparts store you purcheced them from and they%26#039;ll put them on and even show you what they had to do to install or remove them so you%26#039;ll know in the future.
The new ones should just click on. Or take it to the autoparts store you purcheced them from and they%26#039;ll put them on and even show you what they had to do to install or remove them so you%26#039;ll know in the future.
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