1999 Honda Odyssey Windshield Wipers

1999 HONDA ODYSSEY
137,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JDOYLE58
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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
Feb 16, 2009 at 3:44 PM
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KHLOW2008
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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.
Feb 22, 2009 at 5:57 AM