Honda Loose Wiper Arm Repair

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5 жыл бұрын

Do the wipers on your Honda or Acura come up and hit the A pillar during operation? Are they loose and just don’t clear the windshield like they should? If so, this video will show you how to solve that problem.
It’s actually an easy repair that doesn’t cost that much.
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@richardborge8541 3 жыл бұрын

Used this on my 06' Accord EX. The small control arm was worn just like in your video. Getting the plastic parts back in their proper places was the hardest part! Wipers work perfectly now, smooth and quiet. Well done, thanks!

@georgemyth 8 ай бұрын

did you replace one rod or two?

@jean-philippegrenier237 5 жыл бұрын

I used to pay a lot at a workshop to get the entire wiper transmission replaced for this exact problem, this is very helpful, thanks a lot Eric!

@bimalradia1969 4 жыл бұрын

Super video, Eric. Well explained and timely. Saved $367 in estimated repairs by a local dealership. Many thanks

@TheHelmarocKing1 5 жыл бұрын

I’m going to do this on my ‘99 CRV! It’s been driving me crazy and now I know exactly what to do. Thanks Eric!

@janishammond8800 4 жыл бұрын

My 17 year olds first repair to his 2006 Honda Odyssey. Thanks to your video, his wipers are back in business!!!

@preferablystephen480 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Because of this video, I was able to fix my Honda Accord. I too had to buy the parts from Honda directly. I paid just under $28 ($14 a piece). The arms popped off the first time I snapped them on. In other words, I didn't have them snapped on all the way. So...I had to do this repair twice. So far so good. I have used the wipers and they no longer hit the side of my car nor do they "hop" across the windshield. Again, thank you for posting this video. It was really helpful and saved me probably $200-$300.

@krazybubba2579 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You Eric the car guy :) been needing this for over a year now. Last year bought new wipers since the middle of my windshield wouldn’t wipe going down to find it never really helped so I tried removing wiper arms same still. Then your other video saying it was these bushing or washers and now I know I can fix the problem and finally use the mat black paint I got for the arms. Thank you ETCG

@idrivearttabletennis 5 жыл бұрын

Classic Eric The Car Guy video - well done! Thanks!

@thomasherring6640 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, and great information. I currently have a '96 Accord that has this exact problem, and I had NO idea that it could be fixed so easily. I was expecting that I would have to change the entire wiper transmission.

@dinoslash9276 5 жыл бұрын

Here in Maryland it just snowed again and my wiper linkage went out on my 2002 Honda Accord. Thank Eric the Car Guy I’ll be fixing this ASAP

@wyattoneable 5 жыл бұрын

Good one Eric. This is such an over looked area of repair customers don't want to mess with.

@The513Warning 5 жыл бұрын

I really started to get into you about a year and a half ago. I remember getting off from work (shitty UPS) all dirty and bruised up with some Subway, ready to flop down on the couch and watch your videos. I had pretty shitty roommates at the time too. Your videos and my food helped me escape the times.

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to be a part of that. I've seen many of those times myself. It gets better. Hang in there.

@DonnaOktem Жыл бұрын

One of the very best repair videos for a Honda that I've ever seen.

@JJ-kn3vl 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of the videos! You have saved who knows how many torturous hours for your viewers! Quality stuff!

@ElOsoAlien 5 жыл бұрын

This problem (wiper blade hitting the A colum) was getting me crazy, thanks to your video I solved it. I was thinking to buy the entire assembly, motor 185, the rest of the assembly 130, so I end up paying 41.50 for both rods.

@usmale47374 5 жыл бұрын

Very useful video, Eric, applicable in part to nearly all wiper systems.

@ZerokillerOppel1 5 жыл бұрын

Glad your back making vids again man! Going strong! You and SMA are my fave channels!

@aabdulla786 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Gave the confidence to look into my 2013 CRV issue myself. Driver's side arm was moving as you demonstrated at the start of your clip, but I tried just tightening the bolt on that side first and that seems to have fixed it. Not sure if that's a common occurrence. In any case, now I know how to get to the wiper transmission for the future.

@laureus31 5 жыл бұрын

Have a similar issue with my 98 CG5 Accord, but it is not easy to buy cheap new parts in Australia, decided to fix the nylon joint with four cable ties and it works.

@mdss4310 5 жыл бұрын

When vtec kicks in (which is always) I don't need windshield wipers because all the water turns to steam from speed

@decapitofamily3410 5 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!

@MousyTroopLeaderG 5 жыл бұрын

mds s You forgot "Yo." Otherwise, it will not work. -_-

@mdss4310 5 жыл бұрын

@@MousyTroopLeaderG I just didn't have time for yo I was going so fast I was about to take flight yo

@InsideOfMyOwnMind 5 жыл бұрын

@@mdss4310 Yo you need V-Tec to kick in just to get off the line....yo.

@MousyTroopLeaderG 5 жыл бұрын

mds s I see. Next time just say "Yo" right before the V kicked in. You will gain 100 horse. :)

@ProfessionalFixologist 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just fixed this problem on my 2006 Honda Element. I just bought the individual bushings. If you have this problem, usually no reason to replace the whole arms!

@LeMecanoDuDimanche 5 жыл бұрын

No excessive play on the wipers of my '95 Accord but I had the paint issue. a little bit of black paint et off we go ! thanks for the video Eric, very usefull as always

@HexRellGaming 5 жыл бұрын

To be honest I've learned a lot about my car while watching your videos Eric.

@frankchimbole7549 Ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video, looked at theis one and one other, you made it very easy to follow the steps and install a replacement. Saved me a lot of time and $. Keep up the good work!

@jdmchickkustomz9417 7 ай бұрын

Hey that was really good I'm glad I found your video. I was driving to work and the wipers on my Civic are flying off the side of the car! 😂

@bythebay2008 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric. Your videos are very helpful. I try to fix myself before I get a mechanic to do the work.

@svendholme3627 5 жыл бұрын

Eric, A very good instructional video. It is clear and concise with sharp video shots. Yes, I would have wiped the balls too but I can see how this could be forgotten when producing a video.

@gfriedman99 5 жыл бұрын

Classic ericthecarguy and a day in the life are the best hands down.

@buzzydj 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Eric. Been looking for a specific video for a repair of this nature for the last 4/5 years until recently. Ordered the new rods for my Honda Prelude wiper transmission and it worked like a charm. Now just have to work on resetting them so that the motor stops them at the bottom of the window rather than in the middle when turning them off.

@krzysztofabuda2239 6 ай бұрын

Do u know if the part number in prelude V gen is the same as in other hondas?

@jantan9887 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid. Just had this issue on my eknhatch today. Now i know what to do when i fix it on the weekend.

@grantjones1138 3 ай бұрын

So helpful been trying to find a video for this for a while. Etcg always delivers

@Para-ni5lx Жыл бұрын

Old video BUT VERY INFORMATIVE!! Always good content!! Thank you

@biomerl 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, my 97 saturn has this issue as well. I'm not sure it's as easy as popping off the arm like you did, because I feel like the saturn has everything more permenantly fixed, but this video was good to see regardless. Another fun fact about the saturn, the wiper assembly is tucked way back up in the car and it's nearly impossible to remove without moving the wiper blades up to around 45 degrees and doing a whole lot of fiddling with the assembly. Another fun fact about the saturn, it's got bolts in the passenter compartment, so to get the assembly off you have to pull out the whole dash and take out some bolts to get the assembly out. I guess it's fair because the saturn is a subcompact, but it's so so much harder to do on the saturn, I know because I've replaced my wiper motor THREE TIMES on the stupid thing.

@ExtraFungus Жыл бұрын

Really missing the content. Finally joined the Honda club yesterday with a Texas 1996 Honda Odyssey.

@frugalprepper 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video Eric - These are the kinds of ETCG videos I love. The only thing that would have made it better is if you drilled through the water jacket and started throwing tools!

@nilomyki 2 жыл бұрын

You have a good audibly-clear speaking voice.

@jaredm4208 5 жыл бұрын

This is the exact problem I have in my Prelude and never knew what the issue was. Thanks for the help!

@krzysztofabuda2239 6 ай бұрын

Do u know if the part in prelude V gen is the same as in other hondas?

@ogkrillin9834 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the upload, my civic recently just started doing this

@alward9901 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful Eric , looking forward to more tips and repairs on the Civic , thanks

@scottcarville7040 4 жыл бұрын

This video was exactly what I needed to replace my wiper transmission link rods on my accord

@tilokirchner5476 5 жыл бұрын

finally i have an answer of my problem, thank you Eric, greetings from Germany.

@DSLusby 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your help I finally found out what was wrong with my wipers

@TheCkay1989 5 жыл бұрын

As always Eric, excellent video! Always helpful my friend, OG Subscriber here since 2009.

@marting617 4 жыл бұрын

Great video-my repair went well! Saved me a ton $ doing it myself with your help!!! Thanks!

@joelee918 5 жыл бұрын

Eric, you are the best for the car repair. because you really explain the procedures and tips well. Thank you very much.

@within_cells 5 жыл бұрын

Ahh classic etcg. Love watching you work on Hondas.

@gfriedman99 5 жыл бұрын

Brett Shaffer eric and hondas were made for each other

@krazybubba2579 5 жыл бұрын

Gene Friedman lol yeah that’s too funny and true. I’ve been wanting this video for a while and it was better then I thought it be

@chrisdawson-murphy362 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting that - super helpful 👍 kind of need wipers that work here in Vancouver for sure!

@jonnyg9330 5 жыл бұрын

Such well put together videos, great audio quality and explanations

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@interloper28 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!! ive been waiting for a fix to this problem!!!

@georgemyth 8 ай бұрын

Great video and information. Now I know what to do. By the way I did not know you can replace parts of the whole ... these rods !!

@Sandstorm366 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. Helped me fix my sister's 05 Verisa.

@sally5846 5 жыл бұрын

You're really good at explaining things!

@stevenvilardi8626 8 ай бұрын

nice presentation clear and precise you covered it all but what are those rods that had broken ends called? I think I missed that.

@sally5846 5 жыл бұрын

Have you ever thought of doing voice over work? You have the perfect voice for it.

@JenkinsB 5 жыл бұрын

Freaking great video, thank you! Exactly what I was looking for! For my 2007 Accord SE, the longer rod is Rod Unit B (Part 76550-SDA-A01) the shorter rod is Rod Unit A (Part 76540-SDA-A01)

@dimitriadiskiriakos 4 жыл бұрын

Is the problem all the time the shorter rod or not man ;;

@ChrisMario 5 жыл бұрын

I ain't no religious person at all, but I will say; God, it's good to have Eric. Thank you SO MUCH for your videos!

@ChrisMario 5 жыл бұрын

PHOR AMERICURRRR! ;3

@TomMaragos 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I was wondering is this also the fix if the wipers slam into the bottom tray area as well? I have a 2001 Acura TL.

@bvnseven Жыл бұрын

Good video, to the point. If my wipers "slam" at the bottom near the cowl are we talking about the same fix?

@Rickm2003 5 жыл бұрын

#TBT, lol, l watched on Thursday! Nice! Very ETCG, with the step by step, and info!

@harviemcclintock8165 Ай бұрын

I have a 2004 Honda Accord with this issue of the windshield wiper coming up too far and hitting the side of windshield. I’m going to try this and let you know how it goes.

@georgebonney90 5 жыл бұрын

How cool is it that etcg is one of us,thank u etcg

@jw200 5 жыл бұрын

This is the video style i like. Keep doing these!

@SuperDave21 5 жыл бұрын

Wish I had a Honda or Acura so I could do this! lol.... Great video Eric!

@TigerIronClock 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'd no idea this would be such a simple repair.

@blue8uddha 2 жыл бұрын

This is happening with my car rn (acura tl ‘99) thank you for the help!!

@zx8401ztv 5 жыл бұрын

Looking good again and easy with your tutorial :-D A frends car had slightly worse, one of the plastic cups was so worn that the arm just fell off, my nasty bodge was to find a clear plastic bag and stretch it over the ball, then push the cup back on, it took the play up. He got home in the rain with wipers, that was last year,and its still working, too good a bodge lol.

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

At some point I hope to show the video of how I 'bodged' the wipers on the Fairmont. I think you'll get a kick out of it after watching this video.

@zx8401ztv 5 жыл бұрын

That should be good, can't beat a decent bodge :-D

@jovicrazed 5 ай бұрын

I was hoping it would be a simple arm replacement that I could do myself but this is beyond my ability. It was helpful though, thanks.

@Lawnmower-os5pg 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric I’ve always wondered why my Honda has this problem Now I know

@taocook6526 5 жыл бұрын

I saw there are plastic bushings on the two parts you replaced. And there are linkage bushing on autozone. I wonder if I can get those plastic bushings replaced to fix this problem

@ROADWARRIOR21 3 жыл бұрын

question on my Honda Accord the left wiper work the right side don't if I move it half way it will work but when it comes down it wont go back you , what you think it is?

@rust2985 5 жыл бұрын

Ahh...the classic ETCG pocket screwdriver. Very handy.

@TheUnknownHarbingers 3 жыл бұрын

thanks... there was a thunderstorm today and I had the wipers at max and I was hearing like a slamming sound when they were coming down. I'm wondering if this is the issue or maybe just needs an adjustment. There was no noise on the lower settings. Also my mom who gave me the vehicle said that she had replaced the wipers stuff at the dealership so idk how long that stuff lasts

@devttyUSB0 5 жыл бұрын

I died a little with the new wipers on the dry and dirty window. But okay, it works perfectly again! :) Great vid!

@gfriedman99 5 жыл бұрын

devttyUSB0 the glass is going

@kaizersupra 2 жыл бұрын

i have changed the bushing, but still got noticable play on driver side wiper.do you think the pivot itself is the culprit? because passenger side wiper have a very little play, compared to driver side.

@anthonymerc220 3 жыл бұрын

The 2004 acura tl which you own does it have a shimmy on the driver wiper blade on the lower part of the blade when in use?

@Prophint 3 жыл бұрын

Good vid On the Acura my wipers are actually going too far while on, so far the drivers side is flopping partway off onto windshield and onto the side window. Will this fix that?

@paulantao8413 3 жыл бұрын

Cool explanation and walk thru the drill...and I like the voice!

@Doosterify 4 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful, thanks! Also I like the Fox body Ford.

@pattonhill3859 5 жыл бұрын

1992 prelude with H23A1 engine. Idle surge... I’ve checked all vacuum lines replaced PCV valve and grommet, replaced idle air control valve and tightened fast idle thermo-wax valve. Also I’ve bled the cooling system and replaced intake gaskets. Idle still surges. What else could it possibly be?

@deemdoubleu 3 жыл бұрын

A note to be careful with impact tools near windshield, excessive vibration can cause cracks to appear (usually when you're not looking or overnight following distrubance). I know this from bitter experience.

@muasboy 5 жыл бұрын

I miss these old Honda videos haha

@ggsmith48906 5 жыл бұрын

Ditto!!

@gfriedman99 5 жыл бұрын

Me too

@dimitriadiskiriakos 4 жыл бұрын

Eric I have the same problem .. every time is the small rod ;; or can be the longer one ;; because I don't want to swap both is much expensive in my country ..nc video man 👍👍

@ScubaCat3 5 жыл бұрын

Dorman sells the plastic bushings after-market. The whole set was $4.99 if I recall correctly. I used them on a Ford a few years ago and they're holding up just fine.

@ericthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

Aftermarket clips don't work on Hondas so well in my experience. Thanks for the recommendation though.

@atlred 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric I have a question I have a 2001 Ford Focus SE front wheel drive dual overhead cam, my driver side rotor is loosed after taking off the wheel but the passenger side when I take the wheel off the rotor is fairly tight why is my driver side rotor so loose

@30kendel 5 жыл бұрын

Yey! Thanks eric!! Love the civic videos!! More please?

@SerpentXTech 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, so common every Honda I seen or owned had these issues. Now my Acura TL wiper paint is fading.. thanks for vid, do you do all your own recording and editing now Eric?

@googlerep366 9 ай бұрын

I have a 2002 Honda C-RV do I need to buy 2 of those link arms and are they the same size and part?

@frankwaters2133 5 жыл бұрын

Great info! Thanks Eric.

@gunnartravis7314 5 жыл бұрын

You taught me more then I learned in college

@nighthawkj30A4 5 жыл бұрын

I use a KTC trim tool kit or similar to remove plastic clips or covers it helps

@t3x_cr3ator92 Жыл бұрын

Love you man saved so much time

@TheJurassicJunkie 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Thanks Eric.

@moneygeewtee 5 жыл бұрын

Really needed this. Thank you sir!!!

@futureshock7425 5 жыл бұрын

hey Eric, is it normal for some water to leak onto the top of the struts and sit there from the cowl?

@juancastellanos4760 3 жыл бұрын

Eric, you are the best!!! We love you!!!!

@sogbryan6633 3 жыл бұрын

@EricTheCarGuy Can you just replace the bushings vs replacing the whole bracket arm?

@vijayantgovender2045 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Eric

@vanessamonzingo2267 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, i just bought a Honda and i thought i was going to lose my mind when it rained

@ElegalvicnLa 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect Video just what I was looking for Thanks

@georgemyth 8 ай бұрын

just a question: Second rod you replaced, did not seem loose or consumed. Why did you replace it? Or there is no way ... both get loose or age at the same time. What is you advise ?