2022 RDX, broken rear wiper, car wash

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Old 05-29-2022 | 02:17 PM
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2022 RDX, broken rear wiper, car wash

Used a drive-thru car wash, and the wiper was "caught" in the drag-style cloths. Immediately upon exiting the car wash I see this...

I believe the whole arm will need to be replaced, only a small portion of the clip holds it in place otherwise it's just the sprayer hose holding it together.

Prior to this break, I recall the arm not having much tension to hold it against the rear glass. This is my first Acura, so I'm going by what I thought I recall...versus the rear wiper arm tension on MB SUV's that I owned before.

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I can move the broken plastic piece back into position, but it really isn't holding anything
Old 05-29-2022 | 02:33 PM
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1 never use motorized car washes
2. if you have to make sure they tape the rear wiper down to the glass (in our area they all do and put them in a bag
3. All the parts you need should be here

https://www.acurapartsforless.com/v-...el--rear-wiper


the arm should have a little play not super tight, be thankful the tension didn't shatter the rear glass (backordered)
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Old 05-30-2022 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by RDX-Steve
Used a drive-thru car wash, and the wiper was "caught" in the drag-style cloths. Immediately upon exiting the car wash I see this...

I believe the whole arm will need to be replaced, only a small portion of the clip holds it in place otherwise it's just the sprayer hose holding it together.

Prior to this break, I recall the arm not having much tension to hold it against the rear glass. This is my first Acura, so I'm going by what I thought I recall...versus the rear wiper arm tension on MB SUV's that I owned before.

Where its broken

I can move the broken plastic piece back into position, but it really isn't holding anything
I’ll state the obvious. Never, ever under any circumstance run your RDX through an automatic car wash. The detergents that are used have a high level of alkalinity and can seriously compromise your paint. I suggest watching this YouTube video on how to properly care for and maintain your paint.

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