Wiper problem. - GreenHybrid

Donald · #1 (**permalink**) 12-14-2006, 01:25 PM

I had a windshield wiper problem. I first noticed that the intermittent wipers would cycle 2-7 X after I turned them off. Then the intermittent wipers behaved quite erratically - never knew what I would get. Also the wipers would shut off in different posirions on the windshield. Sometimes 1/4 way up, sometimes 1/2 way up, all the way up (goal post position) etc. I tool in in to the dealer and they said I needed a fuse block. They ordered it, and I had it put in yesterday. It took 2 hours. I asked again and the service manager said that was the problem (fuse block). When I asked for a copy of the work order - he said they would mail it to be. The whole thing seemed a bit fishy to be. This is the same dealer who left the bolts off and a couple of the clips holding the plastic underlayment secure covered up when they did my oil change. Anyone else experienced this problem with the wipers in an HCH II?

mmrmnhrm · #2 (**permalink**) 12-14-2006, 05:40 PM

Haven't had this particular problem, but it might be time to look at other dealerships.

livvie · #3 (**permalink**) 12-16-2006, 06:05 AM

Are you sure the wiper is screwed on correctly. I wonder if it's loose and not making contact with the motor portion, causing weird patterns.

Donald · #4 (**permalink**) 12-16-2006, 09:18 PM

I'm having the same problem again. I don't think it's loose as I've seen this with other cars - they seem to slip or just sit there while the other side moves. I would guess it's an electrical problem or sensor of some type. I called the dealer on Friday and he's looking at the car again this Monday and giving me a loaner car.They also messed up my gas mileage when it was in the shop- must have had it on idle a long time - or the MPG auto resets when the battery is disconnected. My MPG went from 54.0 to 7.3 on a 260 mile tank. Hope they fix it this time.

Donald · #5 (**permalink**) 12-28-2006, 01:45 AM

All fixed now - it was the wiper motor. I would have thought that would have been checked out the first time I had it in. BUT - no one's perfect and I'm happy it works well now.