Re: Elantra Windshield Wiper Problem

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Re: Elantra Windshield Wiper Problem

Rev. Tom Wenndt

23 Oct 2006 23:24

Thanx for your posts, guys.

I did sign up for an HMA service account. The schematics are of a TERRIBLE
quality. I would do better just guessing. And I cannot find any
step-by-step instructions.

But I'm off on Friday. Hopefully the weather will allow me to check it
over.

BTW, if you are the kind that tries to fix things first, then brings the
pieces to the mechanic, I'll bet you the mechanic just loves you. In fact,
there is probably a special (much higher) hourly rate for your kindness.

Tom Wenndt

>> Brian, do you have this year and model car?
>
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> online at www.hmaservice.com. Sign up for a free account and you have full
> access to the factory service manuals, TSBs, etc.

Brian Nystrom

23 Oct 2006 17:29

> Brian, do you have this year and model car?

I have an '04 Elantra. Prior to that, I had a '94 Excel.

> Tom, then by all means...go for it! I agree that on some vehicles it may
> be easy to access but you cannot generalize with the way cars are being
> built today.

That's true, but I don't have to in this case.

> Take it apart, if you can, and worst case you take it to the dealer to
> finish what you were unable to complete.

It's not a complex job. All the instructions necessary are available
free online at www.hmaservice.com. Sign up for a free account and you
have full access to the factory service manuals, TSBs, etc.

cableguy3	23 Oct 2006 13:19
Brian, do you have this year and model car? Tom, then by all means...go for it! I agree that on some vehicles it may be easy to access but you cannot generalize with the way cars are being built today. Take it apart, if you can, and worst case you take it to the dealer to finish what you were unable to complete.

Brian Nystrom

23 Oct 2006 12:09

> Tom, if the drivers side works correctly and the passengers side moves
> freely, it sounds like the linkage is broken tying both wipers to the
> motor assembly. As far as a fix, I would take it to the dealership as I
> do not believe this is something you want to attempt to repair on your
> own.

Why not? The linkage is VERY simple and it's accessible through the
grill at the base of the windshield. Wiper repairs are generally an easy
DIY job.

cableguy3	22 Oct 2006 22:05
Tom, if the drivers side works correctly and the passengers side moves freely, it sounds like the linkage is broken tying both wipers to the motor assembly. As far as a fix, I would take it to the dealership as I do not believe this is something you want to attempt to repair on your own.

Rev. Tom Wenndt

22 Oct 2006 21:11

I have an '02 Elantra that my son takes to college. Just before he left
today (college is 262 miles away) he reported his passenger-side wiper is
not working (driver's works fine).

Indeed, I was able to move it freely back and forth - something I should not
be able to do (and something the driver's does not do).

He was in a hurry to leave, but will be back home in a few days (Fall
break). The assembly does not look that easy to access, and have no idea
what I will find.

Ideas??

Tom Wenndt

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