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Car Forum / Kia Cars / January 2008'06 Rio 5 Rear wiper
Anybody got a cheap source for a replacement blade for my '06 Rio 5 Rear wiper? No, it's not industry standard. K.E. > Anybody got a cheap source for a replacement blade for my '06 Rio 5 Rear > wiper? No, it's not industry standard. > > K.E. == I would check it's length and go to WalMart. >> Anybody got a cheap source for a replacement blade for my '06 Rio 5 >> Rear wiper? No, it's not industry standard. >> >> K.E. > == > I would check it's length and go to WalMart. Read my post again. It's NOT industry standard. K.E. >>> Anybody got a cheap source for a replacement blade for my '06 Rio 5 >>> Rear wiper? No, it's not industry standard. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > K.E. WELL TRY YOUR LOCA KIA DEALER. >>>> Anybody got a cheap source for a replacement blade for my '06 Rio 5 >>>> Rear wiper? No, it's not industry standard. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >> K.E. > WELL TRY YOUR LOCA KIA DEALER. Read his post again, he said a CHEAP source. This ain't rocket science friends. Just read the post, and respond. His question is logical and on-topic. >>>>> Anybody got a cheap source for a replacement blade for my '06 Rio 5 >>>>> Rear wiper? No, it's not industry standard. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > This ain't rocket science friends. Just read the post, and respond. > His question is logical and on-topic. ==== He just does not understand that his rear wiper is a standard blade it attaches like all new blades all he needs is to find a 13 or 14 inch blade at WalMart it will fit trust me and it's as cheap as you will find. >>>>>> Anybody got a cheap source for a replacement blade for my '06 Rio >>>>>> 5 Rear wiper? No, it's not industry standard. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > blade at WalMart it will fit trust me and it's as cheap as you will > find. And what you do not understand is that I WENT to Wal-Mart, bought the blade, and when I removed the original, realized it was NOT the same as the replacement. Not even close. It is NOT standard. The front two blades WERE standard, and I was able to easily replace them. I stated that in my original message. If this group is not the place to get simple replacement parts questions answered, where SHOULD I be posting? > >> [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > answered, where SHOULD I be posting? > It's 13" and as close as Industry standard as possible, since there is not such thing as a standard for wipers, about any auto parts store will have it, now, if you are mechanically challenged, that's is another question. >> >>> [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > about any auto parts store will have it, now, if you are mechanically > challenged, that's is another question. Very simply, you are incorrect. I went to an auto store, looked up the size - 13" - Purchased the replacement blade, as well as the two for the front. I got home, EASILY replaced the front two blades, and moved to the rear. That blade came off differently, and was similar, but NOT THE SAME as the front. The hook-shaped "stem" on which the blade is mounted was a different thickness. The replacement blade would NOT fit. [a bunch of replies going in circles snipped for brevity] > Very simply, you are incorrect. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > the front. The hook-shaped "stem" on which the blade is mounted was a > different thickness. The replacement blade would NOT fit. Yes you are correct in your assertion that KIA uses non-standard blade sizes for its rear window. This goes for the armature as well. My Sorento has a non-standard rear blade, as I believe do the Rondo and Sportage as well. However, that should tell you that the only source which is guaranteed to have the equipment is your KIA dealership. In fact, I have asked other garages have been told the same thing: Go to KIA. As a result, I get both front wipers from an inexpensive 3rd party supplier while I pay the full price at KIA for the rear. Fortunately, I only replace that wiper once a year, even with a full winter. I'll ask about replacing just the rubber blade next time I go in, provided the frame is still in good shape. In short, I think you are beating a dead horse. Perhaps when the number of people in North America who own newer models of KIA cars (2003 and up) grows to a more significant percentage, we will see more of these parts available elsewhere. Until then, my advice is to suck it up and pay the full price. Life is too short to quibble over the price of a wiper. :-) > Yes you are correct in your assertion that KIA uses non-standard blade > sizes for its rear window. This goes for the armature as well. My > Sorento has a non-standard rear blade, as I believe do the Rondo and > Sportage as well. > > Life is too short to quibble over the price of a wiper. :-) Thank you. I appreciate your response. I started this out as a simple question with no quibbling. I found myself being treated like a bleeding idiot for suggesting what you have just confirmed. I'll stop by the local dealer and have him order me a new blade. K.E. > >> [quoted text clipped - 56 lines] > > Did you realize that with the new blade came 2 or 3 adapters to fit different arms ??? Also the instructions pointed that, and have diagrams to help you install it. It's the same blade used on the Santa Fe, I had replaced mine 3 times already (03 Santy), not problems, remove the adapter in the new blade, fit the correct one, and you are ready to go. > Did you realize that with the new blade came 2 or 3 adapters to fit > different arms ??? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > already (03 Santy), not problems, remove the adapter in the new blade, > fit the correct one, and you are ready to go. Where, I ask, exactly WHERE did I imply that I couldn't read a simple set of instructions? Ok, for those of you that have one or two nagging little questions: 1) I noticed my rear wiper was streaking. 2) I inspected it and found that the rubber had pulled away from the support structure of the blade. 3) I decided it needed replacement. 4) I went to Wal-Mart and looked up the correct sizes and options. 5) I decided to replace all three wipers. 6) I selected my three new blades. 7) I took them up front and paid for them. 8) I drove home. 9) I opened and installed the front two blades. 10) I opened the package for the rear blade. 11) I reviewed the contents. 12) I read the instructions. 13) I removed the original blade. 14) I realized the new one WOULD NOT FIT. 15) I tried it anyway - IT WOULD NOT FIT. No adapters would make up the difference. The supporting arm is thicker. 16) I came into the house. 17) I posted my original question. You say you're a Santa Fe owner. Well, a Santa Fe is NOT a RIO 5. Just because you think I am an idiot doesn't mean you have to prove to everyone that -YOU- are. >> Did you realize that with the new blade came 2 or 3 adapters to fit >> different arms ??? [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > Just because you think I am an idiot doesn't mean you have to prove to > everyone that -YOU- are. ===== Well you sure proved it. :-) My God are you so hard up you can't afford one simple Kia OEM wiper blade? >>> Did you realize that with the new blade came 2 or 3 adapters to fit >>> different arms ??? [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > Well you sure proved it. :-) My God are you so hard up you can't > afford one simple Kia OEM wiper blade? All I was asking for was an inexpensive place to buy a replacement. You're the one that made a Federal case out of it. >>>> Did you realize that with the new blade came 2 or 3 adapters to fit >>>> different arms ??? [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > All I was asking for was an inexpensive place to buy a replacement. > You're the one that made a Federal case out of it. ==== Just tell us where to send you some money. You sure must need help. >>>>> Did you realize that with the new blade came 2 or 3 adapters to >>>>> fit different arms ??? [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > ==== > Just tell us where to send you some money. You sure must need help. I'll gladly take whatever money you're stupid enough to send. |
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