2000 Dodge Caravan. The wipers were damaged by ice/freezing to the windshield. Had wiper arms replaced. Then wipers wouldn't go all the way up and when they stop in the down position they bounce back up a few inches. Had the linkage replaced, same problem. Mechanic says he doesn't know what else to do. HELP !!!! I can't see in the rain !!
SOURCE: windshield wipers make loud noise but dont move when turned on
Probably stripped the little splines where wiper arm attaches to pivot. Flip the cover up where arm attaches to pivot, and tighten nuts on there, but be careful not to go too far, its not hard to snap the pivot stud if you tighten too much. make sure wipers are off, in park position, and move arms to where they should be, then tighten. See if you still get loud noise after. If you do, somethings wrong under cowl, in the linkages or motor. You may be able to see something with flashlight or troublelight.
SOURCE: Wipers wont move on 2001 caravan
There's a few things that could be wrong. The wiper motor may be turning but the gears inside of the wiper arms may be stripped. This will require replacing the wiper module with the motor and gears together (mechanic would be the best option).
Another possibility is that a nut came loose that holds the wiper motor output to the wiper arms, causing the wipers to not move.
If you'd like to try to do the work yourself, check out a Chilton or Haynes manual for your specific vehicle (make, model, and year) at the library or you can buy one at a local auto parts store (Autozone, Pepboys, Advance Auto, etc.) or online from http://chilton.cengage.com/ or http://www.haynes.com/
Good luck and I hope I could help you get started. Don't forget to rate! Thank you!
SOURCE: windshield wiper arms
The wiper blades might be the wrong size (too long). Or the arms might have to be removed and repositioned so they line up in the right spot at each end of their travel. If the wipers look like they're flopping about or going at different speeds right from left, then the linkage is broken and you'll need to buy a good used linkage from a wrecker.
SOURCE: How do you adjust the windshield wiper arms on a
There are no adjustments on the wipers. The arms come off to realign. Pop the wiper arm cap off with a very small flathead screwdriver theres a liitle opening slot to do this. Remove the nut. Pull wiper off straight, use pulley if needed. If the tenson is gone in the wiper arm replace. The springs go bad in the rear arm from dirt.
SOURCE: 2001 Dodge Caravan rear windshield wiper arm how
Using a small screwdriver remove the cap. Theres a slot to do this. Remove bolt holding down arm. If not able to remove by hand, use small puller.
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