Rear wiper

2009 KIA SPORTAGE
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JANE PAVITT
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The rear wiper blade makes sound of a spring stretching and unstretching whenot it goes back and forth
Apr 24, 2016 at 5:15 AM
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HMAC300
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replace the blade
Apr 24, 2016 at 8:26 AM
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JANE PAVITT
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To be morevspecifuc, it is the arm that makes the noise.
Apr 24, 2016 at 9:40 AM
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Hi Jane,

It sounds like the wiper arm pivot rod is dry, remove the rear access panel and apply wd40 or similar to the pivots, If you live in a wet area it can work the wiper arm motor as well, you will be able to see more once the panel is removed, please get back to me with what you have found.

Best, Ken
Apr 24, 2016 at 10:03 AM
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HMAC300
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lube where arrow is pointing in pic you will need to remove the arm for this.
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Apr 24, 2016 at 1:59 PM