check the transmission on the wipers motor and the arm
are you sure the motor its turning?
are you sure the motor its turning?
Feb 27, 2006 at 6:07 AM
1989 Acura Legend Wipers Don't Work
1989 HONDA
FISHERMAN
- ✓Experienced Mechanic
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I like my legend...i just got for a reasonable price i belive....i was driving to work in the rain and had my wipers on.. get to work they dont need me so drive back home and noticed before long my wipers dont work and then it starts poring,,, I dont understand i hear the motor goin for the wipers please need tip
Feb 27, 2006 at 12:34 AM
check the transmission on the wipers motor and the arm
are you sure the motor its turning?
are you sure the motor its turning?
Feb 27, 2006 at 6:07 AM
me and a buddy checked under the panel and see the arm is coming off the wipers...we jerry rigged and now i belive i have to oder a arm or the whole assembly
Feb 28, 2006 at 11:44 AM
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Suggested Repair
Confirm the wiper motor is turning, then inspect the wiper transmission and linkage arm. The arm was found coming off; replace the detached arm or the wiper linkage assembly so the motor can drive the blades again.
Conversation Summary
The owner of a 1989 Acura Legend said the windshield wipers stopped working in the rain even though the motor could still be heard running. The expert advised checking the wiper motor transmission and arm and confirming that the motor was actually turning. After looking under the panel, the owner found the arm coming off the wipers, made a temporary fix, and planned to order a replacement arm or the whole assembly.