Wiper blade arms do not go down all the way on gs430
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Hey guys,
I just bought 2001 gs430, and noticed that my wipers do not go all the way down like other cars around, as i understandf they should go all the way down under the hood so you do not see them when you look at windshield from the front mine do not. they work good but do not go all the way down. anyone know a solution?
I just bought 2001 gs430, and noticed that my wipers do not go all the way down like other cars around, as i understandf they should go all the way down under the hood so you do not see them when you look at windshield from the front mine do not. they work good but do not go all the way down. anyone know a solution?
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The wiper arms have two positions on them. Grab the arm and push/slide them down. Just make sure to grab the arm where it's strong enough to support the pressure and now up by the tip where hte wiper blade goes. It'll take a little force, so don't be scared that you'll break it. At a certain point, it should just pop down.
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Originally Posted by BigMoNYC
I remember there was a thread with some cool hidden features about the GS. Tried searching for it and no luck..... Anyone care to chime in on this? Dave?
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ghlight=hidden
wipers trick should be in there
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PineGreen is correct. It doesn't take much force to push it down. Just hold anywhere close to the base of the arm and slowly push it down. It will pop down.
Use up-setting for winter when you have snow, ice, etc.. for ease of cleaning and down-setting for rest of the season.
Use up-setting for winter when you have snow, ice, etc.. for ease of cleaning and down-setting for rest of the season.
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Originally Posted by rominl
no need to unscrew them, just push them down and they will pop to summer location. they are designed that way, summer and winter position. not like you have to do it often
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Originally Posted by EmeraldLexuSC3
Agree! Also it's stated in your Manual on the recommedation as how to retract your wipers!!! ![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
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Plus, when you wash the car, you'll want to move them up to the winter position so you can lift the blades up to better wash the windshield. The wiper arm will not clear the back edge of the hood when they are in summer position. And the force required may seem a bit excessive the first time you do this but no harm is done.
Just another example of thoughtful design from T/L..........![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Btw, the explanation is on pages 29-30 in your owner's manual if yours is the original manual for the 01.
Just another example of thoughtful design from T/L..........
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Btw, the explanation is on pages 29-30 in your owner's manual if yours is the original manual for the 01.