wiper problems...

moonlite6t6beetle Officially Full-On Dubber

355 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 17 Aug 2005, 8:41 pm

#398641

ok, winters still here and the rain is still coming, and my 66 beetle has presented itself with yet another battle :P

while my wipers are on (on there wonderful one speed) after two or three strokes back and forth the passenger side wiper "lays over" on its up wipe stroke.. thus stopping the motor in turn from continuing wiping, really quite dangerous. While the car is stationary with a gentle push it is possible to "pop" the siper back to its position.. and turn back on the wipers as if nothing has ever happened...

but sure enough after two or three strokes it lays over again..

I cant seem to see why... has anyone had this problem? has anyone got any ideas?

Corey

Moonlite... 54 and 66 beetle

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 17 Aug 2005, 9:45 pm

#398688

they are old and need recoing probably.

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
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akean1 Remember To Love

1,088 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 18 Aug 2005, 1:07 am

#398740

maybe try unbolting the wiper arm and put some plumbers tape on as a shim (temporary fix)

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Aug 2005, 7:26 am

#398757

is the arm tight enough on the wiper spindle that moves it could be loose and also u might need new wiper blades as therubber sounds like its had its day.

Also check the spring tension in the wiper arms to the screen they should have some resistance, in being pulled away from the screen.

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