2nd Gen Rear Wiper

[feusaf]

Is there a fix for a rear wiper that won't "park?" I need my wiper as the temps warm up here in Bismarck, but the damn thing won't park on it's own. I'm thinking about a popsicle stick and some vinyl eletrical tape to get it to retract on it's own...

Thoughts, ideas, comments?

 

[fourwd1]

I can't recall any specific fix.
I'd start by making sure everything is properly adjusted and lubed.

 

[Bad_Vision]

Is it trying to seat and just getting caught?

It's a gear on the end of the motor so it may be as simple as rotating the wiper arm one or two notches up?


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[fourwd1]

That's right, the wiper arm slips onto a splined shaft.
Maybe just repositioning it will work.

 

[feusaf]

Is it trying to seat and just getting caught?

It's a gear on the end of the motor so it may be as simple as rotating the wiper arm one or two notches up?


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It tries to seat, but get stuck on the "ramp" that guides it to the "park" position. I've thought about using a popsicle stick to extend the wiper arm side and to prevent it from jamming on that little ramp.

Once I pull it off that "ramp" a touch, it snaps right into the "park" position.

 

[Bad_Vision]

It tries to seat, but get stuck on the "ramp" that guides it to the "park" position. I've thought about using a popsicle stick to extend the wiper arm side and to prevent it from jamming on that little ramp.



Once I pull it off that "ramp" a touch, it snaps right into the "park" position.

Sounds like too much tension. Bend the arm out away from the window just a touch so it still wipes good and still seats.


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[joeynational]

I remember seeing a video on youtube about this with a fix. I'll look for it later but if i recall correctly the guy added a shim somewhere.

 

[feusaf]

How's this for a dumb@$$ moment...

The reason why the wiper wouldn't park was because there was no "blade" left on the rubber. It was too close to the rear window to retract and park.

Downside, you cannot buy a rear wiper blade for a pre-96 4Runner anywhere in Bismarck, ND. Had to buy a 14" wiper blade, split the retaining tabs on the darn thing and transplant it on the original wiper.

Now my rear wiper works and retracts...

FWIW, you can buy a rear wiper blade for a Pre-96 on Amazon for $4 and change, but you have to add another $25 to get it, since it's an Amazon "add-on" item.