How do the windsheld wiper arms connect and how do you fix it if the arm wont stay on ?

Check the wiper arms are properly connected to the mechanism,that protrudes from the actual motor...these normaly have a tooth like system and therefor if the wiper arms are not connected properly then the wiper motor will run but the wipers wont move.....also check the wiper cross arm mechanism(located under the bonnet)as these are normaly on a push fit ball and could be worn and disengaged.

the wiper motor will be under the plastic cowl that is under the wipers arms. Once the wiper arms and cowl are removed you will see the wiper motor.

The usual fix for this problem is to replace the wiper motor pulse board. They are available from your local auto parts store for around $50.

I can give you some more details if you would like to try to tackle this yourself. The wiper arms can sometimes be a challenge to remove and often require a small two jaw pulley to press them off from the posts. If you can get the wiper arms off the rest is a breeze as long as you have some basic tools and a set of torx bits.

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Windshield Wiper Blade & Arm Removal & Installation Front To Remove:

1. Mark the location of the wiper on the windshield.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Nut cover
   • Nut from the wiper arm
   • Wiper arm

Wiper arm mounting nut
To Install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   • Secure the wiper arm with the nut.
     1. Tighten to: 17 ft-lb (23 Nm)
   • Nut cover

Rear To Remove:

1. Put the wiper arm in the park position.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • The washer hose from the connector
   • The cap from the wiper arm
   • The nut from the wiper arm
   • The wiper arm from the wiper motor shaft

Rear wiper arm mounting nut
To Install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   • The wiper arm on the wiper motor shaft in the park position with the wiper arm resting on the park ramp
   • The nut on the wiper arm
     1. Tighten the nut. Torque to: 17 ft lbs (23 nm)
   • The cap on the wiper arm
   • The washer hose on the connector

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The wiper motor hopefully is ok, but if the wiper arms were not mounted at the right spot, it could have damaged the motor as it returned to the rest position, unfortunately.

If there is noise, the noise could be coming from the wiper arm joint being stripped out or the motor itself assuming that the ball joints under the hood and behind the firewall are still connected.

Check these items, and I'm sure you will get to the bottom of this.

Good luck on this repair.

sounds like a broken wiper transmission (the arms that connect the single motor to the 2 wiper arms.)

Hi there,

Well you can please follow the below steps -
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. If the tension spring is damaged or broken, the arm will not show resistance. If it is functioning properly, then pull the arm back until the hinge locks in a vertical position.
2. Remove the retaining nut at the base of the windshield wiper arm and pull the wiper arm off.
3. Slide the new wiper arm assembly on.
4. Tighten the retaining nut and lower the arm back down to the windshield.
Please post comments for any other help or information......

Good Luck!!

Thanks

I have a 92 since new 18 years,last month. Never had that problem and just put new ones on two weeks ago, before going to inspection. I suspect you have the wrong wiper arm. Can not put it on wrong

The wiper arm has teeth on it that hold it the spindle, those teeth wear out and let the wiper arm flop all over. You need a new wiper arm, if it is under warranty I'd take it in, if not changing awiper arm is easy. I've seen this on several kias, and also on other foriegn cars. It is just a bad design in my opinion.

Most windshield wiper arms usually fail due to a loose nut or rusted and worn out parts. Fixing this depends on how the wiper arm attaches to the vehicle. Fixing wiper arm failure is usually as easy as tightening a nut or replacing a worn out or rusted part.

Here is a step by step guide on fixing this issue.

Step1 Mark the existing wiper position on the windshield using a crayon. This will help you align the wiper arm correctly when you install a new one. Alternatively you can use the Trucks own markings. At the bottom center of the windshield you will see writing and three small dots. The wiper should rest on top of these dots. Step2 Follow the wiper arm down to where it connects with the Truck. You should find a hinged cap at the end. Step3 Lift this cap to reveal the nut and screw underneath. Step4 Use a wrench (or socket and ratchet) to loosen the nut. Step5 Remove the nut completely, leaving the screw stud exposed and the wiper arm free to be removed. Step6 Lift the arm straight up. Wiggle the arm and pull upwards at the same time until the arm slides free of the screw. If it seems stuck, push the arm back down and proceed to Step 7. Step7 Use a battery cable puller to pry the arm loose. Arrange so the large puller screw cap sits on top of the wiper arm screw. The outside arms have flat fingers that should be fitted underneath the wiper arm. Step8 Grasp the handle at the top of the puller and turn clockwise. The puller screw will push down on the wiper arm screw and simultaneously pull up on the wiper arm. A few slow turns should pop the wiper arm free.

I had the same problem and here is what I did. First remove the wiper arm from the motor using a 7/16 wrench. Once the arm is off remove the old bushing ( mine fell off completely). Next I moved the washer arm so it sticks out of the vent cover. Get the new bushing and line it up to the arm. I then put a socket ( I used 11/16)on the back of the arm and used a c clamp to push the bushing into the slotted hole. Back the clamp off and line up the drive arm with the hole in the bushing and retighten the clamp. Apply pressure until it seats completely.Once done you can replace arm to the motor. Test wipers to see if the bushing is going to stay seated. You are now ready to replace vent cover and cowl.
p.s. I have pictures that need to be resized before I can post

most of these windshield wiper motors are located right below the windsheld and above hood. you probably have to undo the louvers where the windshield wiper arms are located and it sits in front of the driver side not too bad to swap yourself part itself is about $60 w/old motor turned in