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Search Auto Parts Search Broken Windsheild Wipers Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting DJR86 Novice Dec 3, 2006, 8:33 PM Post #1 of 4 (1600 views) Broken Windsheild Wipers Sign In  I need some tips or directions on how to fix the windshield wipers on a 1996 Oldmobile. We got hit with a snow storm a few days ago, but it started out as rain the day before. I forgot to turn the wipers off on the car from the day that it had rained, so when I started the car up after the snow storm was over the wipers broke because they had become frozen over. At first I hoped that they really didn't break so I removed all the ice, but they won't move at all when I turn them on. Is this an easy fix i can do myself? Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Dec 3, 2006, 8:48 PM Post #2 of 4 (1597 views) Re: Broken Windsheild Wipers Sign In People shut their cars off with wiper going all the time and it's a bad habit. Doesn't usually kill them but not good. Now that they are freed up check fuse for them and even test for power getting to the motor. Can't say anything for sure with a keyboard but you might have burned out the wiper motor, T DJR86 Novice Dec 6, 2006, 12:09 PM Post #3 of 4 (1584 views) Re: Broken Windsheild Wipers Sign In I can hear the motor huming to the wipers when I turn them on and I still get fluid when I press the window sprayer on, so I know its still getting power through. I do remember hearing a snap in the arms when I turned the car on that day, and I quickly shut the wipers off. They were not on for more that five seconds are so. I'm thinking that most likely the linkage was damaged or broken. But I don't know where to really look at under the hood to tell. Do I have to take the arms off to see the linkage? Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Dec 6, 2006, 3:26 PM Post #4 of 4 (1580 views) Re: Broken Windsheild Wipers Sign In OK: It doesn't seem to be electrical but it's still unknown what stripped out or broke just yet. Try moving the wipers with everything off without going nuts with force. If they move with motor off the next thing is to find out what broke. Could have stripped out the shaft of the motor or the hardware and I don't know how you could tell easily without getting in there and looking. Some are tricky and hide fasteners pretty well, T   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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