purplegreendave
10-02-2018, 06:02 PM
2008 Mazda 3 Hatchback. I think the trim is GS but I'm not 100% sure.
Passenger side wiper has been skipping across the windshield for a while, it's got quite bad now and has even started scuffing/scraping the glass. I suspect the wiper arm is bent, maybe from trying to move snow with them. It's hard to tell for sure though because I have nothing to compare it to. The problem has persisted across more than 1 set of blades, and I can't see any other adjustments from a cursory glance around the car.
My first instinct is to just try and unbend it, but I'm afraid of overdoing/snapping an already bent (weaker) piece of metal. I imagine replacing the arm wouldn't be too hard, but I'm also not sure where to pick one up (I'm actually in BC not Toronto but this was an active Canadian board so I made an account). Ideally an online shop - WrenchMonkey has one for $65, which turns into $90 after tax + shipping. Any other reputable online sources where I might find the part?
Passenger side wiper has been skipping across the windshield for a while, it's got quite bad now and has even started scuffing/scraping the glass. I suspect the wiper arm is bent, maybe from trying to move snow with them. It's hard to tell for sure though because I have nothing to compare it to. The problem has persisted across more than 1 set of blades, and I can't see any other adjustments from a cursory glance around the car.
My first instinct is to just try and unbend it, but I'm afraid of overdoing/snapping an already bent (weaker) piece of metal. I imagine replacing the arm wouldn't be too hard, but I'm also not sure where to pick one up (I'm actually in BC not Toronto but this was an active Canadian board so I made an account). Ideally an online shop - WrenchMonkey has one for $65, which turns into $90 after tax + shipping. Any other reputable online sources where I might find the part?