driver side wiper gets wedged under passenger wiper when you turn wipers on.

2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
111,000 MILES
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CLUND
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driver side wiper blade moves freely when wiper switch is off whereas the passenger side wiper stays locked in position with switch off. did not see anywhere to tighten driver side blade/arm. both wipers turn on when switch is turned on but driver arm goes down too far on the downswipe and the tip gets stuck under the base of the passenger side arm.
Jan 22, 2012 at 6:48 PM
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CARADIODOC
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There's a plastic cap to unsnap over the pivot and a nut under it to tighten. Be sure to position the arm in the right place before you tighten the nut.
Jan 22, 2012 at 7:57 PM
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CLUND
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Thank you very much - that solved our problem!
Jan 23, 2012 at 10:13 AM
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CARADIODOC
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All right! One in a row.
Jan 23, 2012 at 11:28 AM
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