while the wipers are in operation the crank arm pops off the nylon socket attached to the transmission

2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
140,000 MILES
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ALLEN KOSCIELNY
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while the wipers are running the crank arm disengages from the nylon socket attached to the wiper transmission.The wipers will operate roughly 2 minutes before the problem occurs.
Feb 8, 2012 at 10:12 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Sounds like you need a new wiper transmission.
Feb 8, 2012 at 10:15 PM
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