The motor for the front windshield wipers work, but the arms won't move. How can I fix this?

2000 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
132,000 MILES
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MELONY.GILMORE
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When turning on the windshield wipers, I can hear the motor come on, but the arms won't move. This started with the driver's side wiper getting stuck in the outer position and now the passenger side won't move either.
Mar 30, 2012 at 2:34 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the wiper arm ends if its crossthreated or try to tighten it down
Mar 30, 2012 at 2:39 AM
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