Help! - Windshield Wipers Going Crazy
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Help! - Windshield Wipers Going Crazy
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Is anyone experiencing an issue with their wipers where sometimes they "slam" down too far on the windshield (sounds very annoying afterwhile)? I had Acura take a look at this, and was informed that the "scissor assembly" is bad and would have to be replaced. Is this something I can do on my own, or is this something that needs to be left up to the professionals? From what I am told, this has been a problem for Second Generation TL models.
P.S. They did adjust the blades, but because there is so much play with this the effect is pretty much still the same.
Is anyone experiencing an issue with their wipers where sometimes they "slam" down too far on the windshield (sounds very annoying afterwhile)? I had Acura take a look at this, and was informed that the "scissor assembly" is bad and would have to be replaced. Is this something I can do on my own, or is this something that needs to be left up to the professionals? From what I am told, this has been a problem for Second Generation TL models.
P.S. They did adjust the blades, but because there is so much play with this the effect is pretty much still the same.
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I was having the same problem. I am actually going to replace the part this weekend, but I have already taken apart things to find the defective part. It is really not that difficult, probably something you could do. If you done things like changing spark plugs, etc. on cars in the past then I would just do it yourself.
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Hey,
Would you mind telling me how to go about taking everything apart? I am assuming everything's behind the black strip the wiper arms rest on. And how much did you pay for this "scissor assembly" part? Thanks for the feedback!
Would you mind telling me how to go about taking everything apart? I am assuming everything's behind the black strip the wiper arms rest on. And how much did you pay for this "scissor assembly" part? Thanks for the feedback!
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Originally posted by emfrench
I was having the same problem. I am actually going to replace the part this weekend, but I have already taken apart things to find the defective part. It is really not that difficult, probably something you could do. If you done things like changing spark plugs, etc. on cars in the past then I would just do it yourself.
I was having the same problem. I am actually going to replace the part this weekend, but I have already taken apart things to find the defective part. It is really not that difficult, probably something you could do. If you done things like changing spark plugs, etc. on cars in the past then I would just do it yourself.
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Yes my car experiences the exact same thing. The faster you go the worse it is (sometimes). Looks like you need that scissor assembly as well. It makes me wonder why there isn't a TSB on this issue if it is such a common problem as the dealer indicated.
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is it a dealerhsip thing that they can do under warrenty therefore u dont have 2 pay or it it something where u have 2 just replace the bad part w a better part.......peace
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