One wiper doesn't work - HondaClub.com

DanMan · 03-05-2010, 08:30 AM

Driverside windshielf wiper works fine. But the passenger side only twitches back and fowarth less than an in in total movement. You guys got any suggestions ideas?

**8695Beaters** · 03-05-2010, 09:12 AM

Either a blown fuse or the arm has popped loose from the driver's arm.

**dre5491** · 03-06-2010, 11:05 PM

Wiper motor could very well be bad as well.

**8695Beaters** · 03-07-2010, 04:16 PM

Most cars use one motor and a separate arm to connect the two wipers. I've seen that second arm pop off and only one wiper will work. Not sure if the Civic uses one or two motors, but since it's a fairly cheap car it's probably one. Just pop off the vent cover over the wipers and see what the issue is.

03-05-2010, 08:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
DanMan Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas United States Posts: 21	One wiper doesn't work Driverside windshielf wiper works fine. But the passenger side only twitches back and fowarth less than an in in total movement. You guys got any suggestions ideas?

03-05-2010, 09:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek Back In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wilmington, Delaware United States Posts: 6,932	Either a blown fuse or the arm has popped loose from the driver's arm. __________________ For Sale/Trade: Hondaclub Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30849013673 My column on this site. http://www.hondaclub.com/forum/honda...html#post71419 (STAND BACK!)- You taste the taste (THROWN BACK!)-I'm broken (STARE BACK!)-Attack, attack, attack! (THE NEW BLACK!)- The New Black!!!- "The New Black," Strapping Young Lad

03-07-2010, 04:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek Back In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wilmington, Delaware United States Posts: 6,932	Most cars use one motor and a separate arm to connect the two wipers. I've seen that second arm pop off and only one wiper will work. Not sure if the Civic uses one or two motors, but since it's a fairly cheap car it's probably one. Just pop off the vent cover over the wipers and see what the issue is. __________________ For Sale/Trade: Hondaclub Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30849013673 My column on this site. http://www.hondaclub.com/forum/honda...html#post71419 (STAND BACK!)- You taste the taste (THROWN BACK!)-I'm broken (STARE BACK!)-Attack, attack, attack! (THE NEW BLACK!)- The New Black!!!- "The New Black," Strapping Young Lad

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