Elantra Windshield Wiper Problem

Discussion in 'Hyundai Elantra / Lantra' started by Rev. Tom Wenndt, Oct 22, 2006.

  1. 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
     
    Rev. Tom Wenndt, Oct 22, 2006
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  2. Rev. Tom Wenndt

    cableguy3 Guest

    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.
     
    cableguy3, Oct 22, 2006
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  3. 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.
     
    Brian Nystrom, Oct 23, 2006
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  4. Rev. Tom Wenndt

    cableguy3 Guest

    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.
     
    cableguy3, Oct 23, 2006
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    irwell Guest

    Probably just the hold down nut on the
    wiper arm, you just pop open the little
    plastic cover to access the nut, it is probably
    spinning on the shaft.
     
    irwell, Oct 23, 2006
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  6. I have an '04 Elantra. Prior to that, I had a '94 Excel.
    That's true, but I don't have to in this case.
    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.
     
    Brian Nystrom, Oct 23, 2006
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  7. 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
     
    Rev. Tom Wenndt, Oct 24, 2006
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    sqdancerLynn Guest

    The wipers on my 95 Elantra quit IT was a linkage problem the actuall
    repair time was probably 1/2 hour. The linkage uses plastic bushings THEY
    break & the linkage falls off You have to buy the complete arm not just
    the bushing
    So instead of spending $3 like i used to do on my Dodge van you have to
    spend around $80. Coulod also be a loose bolt as sugested but you won't
    know until you take it apart
     
    sqdancerLynn, Oct 27, 2006
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  9. That's what junkyards are for. I found a linkage for my old Excel for
    five bucks.
     
    Brian Nystrom, Oct 28, 2006
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