How to Fix Annoying Wiper Chatter on Windshield
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Does your windshield wiper create an annoying noise every time you use it? The reason why this happens is because of the rubber that is flapped upward. Don’t worry – 2CarPros has an easy solution to your problem. No, you don’t need to buy a new one. Just do these four simple steps, and it will work smoothly again. This will just take about a minute and only requires two tools! Keep on reading or watch the video below for full instructions.
Materials:
- two crescent wrenches or two vice grips
- electrical tape or microfiber towel
Instructions:
Step 1:
Lift your windshield wiper. If the model of your car doesn’t allow you to do that, go ahead and put some towels down on your windshield, so you don’t have a chance of chipping it.
Step 2:
If you don’t want to mar your windshield arm, line it with electrical tape or a microfiber towel to protect it.
Step 3:
Take two recent wrenches or two vice grips. Attach it to your windshield wiper. See the photo below for reference. Hold it with your right hand. Next, get the other wrench and place it just a few inches above the first one. Tweak it a little bit to counteract the opposite direction of your windshield. You don’t have to go in huge increments.
Step 4:
Place it back down and check if it’s working properly. If not, repeat the process. Tweak it again a little bit and look if it’s perfectly perpendicular to the windshield. Try to move it back and forth to see if the flap moves easily. If it does, then it’s already fixed. If it’s still making the sound, just do it again until you have the results that you want. This will be a trial and error, so make sure not to overdo it.
