first rain wiper issue possible

[sirtokesalot]

the wipers on my 1998 outback park in the normal position but when i turn them on the drivers one slaps into the windshield trim on the drivers side is there a common issue to this? i dont think its the wiper arm being out of adjustment as they do park at the bottom of the windshield and are both flat across when parked.

[Caboobaroo]

Grab ahold of the wiper arms and check for slop in the linkage. It usually causes the same issue are you're describing. I've heard of a cheap fix for them by just replacing the plastic sockets the linkage ends snap into but I personally just replace the linkage.

[1 Lucky Texan]

^^^ that

[sirtokesalot]

i did not want to go back outside earlier because it was still raining the rain has let up i went out and checked the wipers there is no play in the bushings that the wiper arm mounts to but there is play if i move the wiper up and down the window. both wipers move together about an inch and a half travel on the glass.

Edited November 30, 2016 by sirtokesalot

[1 Lucky Texan]

http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/110-gen-2-2000-2004/112610-wiper-bushing-easy-fix-2000-outback.html

 

 

skip to about 7:00 mark to see where the problem likely is;

 

Edited November 30, 2016 by 1 Lucky Texan

[sirtokesalot]

yes that is exactly what they are doing. thank you for finding the video.

[upnorthguy]

I'm with Caboobaroo on this.  I've replaced a couple of units with salvage linkages without having to mess around with the Dorman type replacement parts.  I check the linkage at the yard before I remove it to see how tight they feel with regards to slop.  So far I am 2 for 2 on good replacements.  This time of year, an ebay linkage can work nicely too...warmer for the hands.

[sirtokesalot]

i just havent been to a junk yard since this happened. im planning to grab a few bushings next time im there