1999 Honda Odyssey Windshield Wipers

JDOYLE58

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1999 HONDA ODYSSEY
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
137,000 MILES

Just yesterday, the passenger side windshield wiper stopped working, even when the driver side wiper is moving. I tried to get inside to take a look but it seems like I'd have to take apart half the car to get to the windshield wipers. Anyway, does the passenger side wiper have its own motor or does it work off a rod attached to the driver side wiper? And is it really that difficult to work on or is there an easy way to get to this wiper?

Thanks,

Jeff

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KHLOW2008

MECHANIC
41,814 POSTS

Hi jdoyle58,

Left and right wiper arms are linked via a linkage and your symptoms shows one of the joints has gone bad or dislodged. The procecure for removal of wiper motor would show you how to go about checking the problem.

Removal & Installation

1. Open hood. Remove cap nuts from wiper arms. Carefully remove wiper arms. Remove hood seal and air scoop by prying off trim clips and removing screws.

2. Disconnect wiper motor 5-pin connector. Remove 3 bolts, nut, and wiper linkage assembly. Scribe a line across link and wiper linkage for installation reference. Separate wiper linkage from wiper motor. Remove wiper motor assembly.

3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Lubricate all moving parts. Before installing wiper arms, turn wiper switch ON, then OFF to return wiper shafts to park position.