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Rookie move....need some help

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Mr Swervlin, Feb 8, 2020.

  1. Feb 8, 2020 at 5:43 AM
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    Mr Swervlin

    Mr Swervlin [OP] "Yes....In Dee Face"

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    So....left my windshield wipers on accidentally. Next day everything was covered in ice. Get in to fire up the truck and the driver side wiper got stuck but, the passenger side continued like normal. I tried doing a search but, couldn't find what I'm looking for. Can anyone please post a wiper schematic for a 3rd gen? Need to do a little investigation. I know...I know....I'm fired. Thanks
     
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  2. Feb 8, 2020 at 5:49 AM
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    MT Madman

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    Don't have any real info but I suspect the wiper transmission is bad on the passenger side, I'd see if it's covered under a warranty if you have one.
     
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  3. Feb 8, 2020 at 5:57 AM
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    Mr Swervlin [OP] "Yes....In Dee Face"

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    I have an extended warranty but, not sure when I'd be able to drop it off. I use this truck to pull a trailer for work every day. I try to do most of the maintenance myself if possible
     
  4. Feb 8, 2020 at 6:01 AM
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    It’s an entire assembly. If you remove the plastic cowl under the windshield it’s very self explanatory. You may have stripped the arm so remove it and reinstall. If that doesn’t fix it the assembly is about $130
     
  5. Feb 8, 2020 at 6:05 AM
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    I had this happen to be because the bolt loosened up. I just positioned the wiper at the bottom of the windshield and tightened the bolt. Everything is good to go now
     
  6. Feb 8, 2020 at 6:30 AM
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    Mr Swervlin

    Mr Swervlin [OP] "Yes....In Dee Face"

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    Thanks. When this snow finally stops falling I'll get out there and give it a shot
     
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  7. Feb 8, 2020 at 6:34 AM
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    Luckily I was able to fix my wiper the same way
     
  8. Feb 8, 2020 at 6:42 AM
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    Mr Swervlin [OP] "Yes....In Dee Face"

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    Seen this happen around here before. Most likely you should be able to reposition the wiper and tighten it back up.
     
  10. Feb 8, 2020 at 7:45 AM
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    Nah, no worries, man. I hadn't ever thought of that until you mentioned it. Hope it resolves itself easily.
     
  11. Feb 8, 2020 at 9:36 AM
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    Mr Swervlin [OP] "Yes....In Dee Face"

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    Update...the wiper arms main screw was loose
    That it. 2min fix. Thanks for the heads up folks.
     
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  12. Feb 8, 2020 at 10:05 AM
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    Rookie...LOL....Glad it was resolved so easily!
     
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