2005 Santa Fe rear wiper problem

Discussion in 'Hyundai Santa Fe' started by Zeppo, Dec 22, 2009.

  1. Zeppo

    Zeppo Guest

    I've had a problem with the rear wiper on my 2005 Santa Fe for some time
    now. The blade is 13" log but only about 8" of the middle of the rubber
    contacts the glass at any one time. I've changed the blade a few times and
    tried adjusting (bending) the arm to get better contact with no
    satisfaction.

    Is there a procedure to get this to work I'm missing?
    Thanks in advance,
    Jon
     
    Zeppo, Dec 22, 2009
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  2. Zeppo

    Ed Pawlowski Guest

    Are you replacing it with the same brand and type of blade? If so, try a
    different brand or style. Sounds like it is not getting enough tension to
    the ends. I've had good results ont he windshiels with the new "frameless"
    blades.
     
    Ed Pawlowski, Dec 23, 2009
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  3. Zeppo

    J.L.Hemmer Guest

    Ed,

    Do you have a tradename for the "frameless" type? Thanks
     
    J.L.Hemmer, Dec 23, 2009
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  4. Zeppo

    Ed Pawlowski Guest

    I've used Bosch with good results and a cheper brand that I don't recall
    wiht just as good results. Any good auto parts store will have them.
     
    Ed Pawlowski, Dec 23, 2009
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  5. Zeppo

    J.L.Hemmer Guest

    Thanks. I'll look for them. Merry Christmas
     
    J.L.Hemmer, Dec 24, 2009
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  6. Zeppo

    Zeppo Guest

    Hi Ed,
    I think that might solve the problem as well. I'm using Rain-X Latitude on
    the front wipers with excellent results. Unfortunately, no one makes
    frameless blades in 13".

    Jon
     
    Zeppo, Dec 24, 2009
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  7. Zeppo

    Ed Pawlowski Guest

    Wow, that sucks. I just looked at a couple of places and they are not
    listed in the frameless below 16" that I can see. I did see a couple of
    winter blades listed but that does not mean they will work any better.
     
    Ed Pawlowski, Dec 24, 2009
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  8. Zeppo

    Zeppo Guest

    I've got a winter blade on there now. Not helping much.

    I'm putting it in for an oil change on Monday. I'll have my mechanic look at
    it.

    Jon
     
    Zeppo, Dec 24, 2009
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  9. Zeppo

    hyundaitech Guest

    You may need a new wiper arm. It has a spring in it to apply pressure
    to the blade to keep it on the glass. If the spring becomes weak, the
    blade won't be held properly on the window.
     
    hyundaitech, Dec 27, 2009
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  10. Zeppo

    Zeppo Guest

    Thanks, HT. Is the arm replaceable by the average human, or is that a
    dealer-only item?

    Jon
     
    Zeppo, Dec 30, 2009
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  11. Zeppo

    hyundaitech Guest

    Arm is held on by one nut. Average human skills should be
    sufficient.

    Sorry about the delay. I think I missed your post.
     
    hyundaitech, Jan 24, 2010
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