Rear wiper broken?
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Rear wiper broken?
While washing my car yesterday, I pulled down the rear wiper. My dealership has down this before when changing the insert, so I thought it would be okay.
After I was done, I left the wiper in the down position and turned on the rear wiper to reset it. However the wiper goes to all sorts of weird positions and no longer works normally.
Is there a secret way to reset it back to original?
After I was done, I left the wiper in the down position and turned on the rear wiper to reset it. However the wiper goes to all sorts of weird positions and no longer works normally.
Is there a secret way to reset it back to original?
#3
Racer
Thread Starter
#4
Lead Lap
You may have a wee problem.
See if you can get a wrench inside the spoiler & get the arm off the moving stud.
This has to be just enough to let the motor operate without moving the arm.
Cycle the motor & then reattach the arm.
Not sure what the motor & gears are constructed of but believe you are off a couple teeth from as built.
Hopefully you can get it back together without any harm.
See if you can get a wrench inside the spoiler & get the arm off the moving stud.
This has to be just enough to let the motor operate without moving the arm.
Cycle the motor & then reattach the arm.
Not sure what the motor & gears are constructed of but believe you are off a couple teeth from as built.
Hopefully you can get it back together without any harm.
#5
Racer
Thread Starter
Thanks Steve. I will give it a shot and report back.
Do you know how to remove the rear spoiler?
-Eric
Do you know how to remove the rear spoiler?
-Eric
#6
Lead Lap
Have never attempted it, doesn't look fun. Large part of any removal is getting access to the fasteners. That may be another small project unto itself.
Here is an exploded view from Sewell's site:
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...X350-2010.html
Here is an exploded view from Sewell's site:
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...X350-2010.html
#7
Racer
Thread Starter
Just got back from the dealership to get it fixed. Only took 5 minutes...repairman tightened the bolt when the wiper was in the hidden position and that fixed it! No charge, and no need to take off the rear spoiler.
What must've happened is that when I pulled it down, it pulled the nut loose. Hope that helps anyone who runs into this issue in the future!
-Eric
What must've happened is that when I pulled it down, it pulled the nut loose. Hope that helps anyone who runs into this issue in the future!
-Eric
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#10
Racer
Thread Starter
I must've loosened the nut when I forced it down.
#11
No, I don't play soccer!
Well, the dealer would have to take responsibility if they break it. Personally I wouldn't recommend doing the same thing. It's not worth taking the chance of damaging the wiper arm or motor. I get the refills from Toyota (they're the same size as the Highlander) and replace them myself using the quick on/off way. Never have had an issue with a loose bolt or anything like that.
#12
Racer
Thread Starter
Well, the dealer would have to take responsibility if they break it. Personally I wouldn't recommend doing the same thing. It's not worth taking the chance of damaging the wiper arm or motor. I get the refills from Toyota (they're the same size as the Highlander) and replace them myself using the quick on/off way. Never have had an issue with a loose bolt or anything like that.
I receive a $10 off $25 postcard for parts/accessories every quarter, which brings the cost of all three wiper refills to $17. The Lexus guys change it for me while I eat their cookies and drink espresso.