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Driver side windshield wiper when lifted hits hood edge and wore the paint off.

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Old 07-22-2009 | 10:21 PM
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Driver side windshield wiper when lifted hits hood edge and wore the paint off.

Ok so I noticed about 2 months ago, after having the car for a month, that when you liftup the windshiled wipers the driver side hits the hood edge. It was the first time I lifted it and noticed right a way that it rubbed/hit. Which then also made me notice that the paint in that little section where it rubs is missing. (probably the guys who clean them and dont report the problem) Can see the bare metal underneath. Anyone else have this happen. I have not been into the dealer yet, but shoudl be haveing a 3 month check up soon. This is on my small list to have the dealer fix.
Old 07-22-2009 | 10:38 PM
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same thing happened to me, noticed it right after I got it. Took it to the dealer and had them adjust the wipers and fix the spot.

If you look on the bottom of your windshield there are some marks that are supposed to be where the wiper is aligned, however mine are above that now to not hit it. Although they were way under before.

Here's my previous thread about it.

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show...ighlight=wiper
Old 07-22-2009 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 09_SS
Ok so I noticed about 2 months ago, after having the car for a month, that when you liftup the windshiled wipers the driver side hits the hood edge. It was the first time I lifted it and noticed right a way that it rubbed/hit. Which then also made me notice that the paint in that little section where it rubs is missing. (probably the guys who clean them and dont report the problem) Can see the bare metal underneath. Anyone else have this happen. I have not been into the dealer yet, but shoudl be haveing a 3 month check up soon. This is on my small list to have the dealer fix.
I've got the same problem... I've also noticed the wiper is rubbing against the hood on the driver's side, when lifted... fortunately, the paint is not chipped yet.
Old 07-22-2009 | 11:41 PM
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Gotta touch it up every spring. They could have mounted it a little higher.
Old 07-23-2009 | 06:41 AM
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Had the same thing with mine. The dealer just loosened the arm and rotated it a bit. The wiper now sit horizontal when parked.
Old 07-23-2009 | 08:28 AM
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Had the same problem and moved it up also.
Old 07-23-2009 | 08:31 AM
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They are only off one tooth on the hub. Just ake the nut off pull it up and move up one and it will fix the issue. Most do not hit but are close even when it is in the right place.
Old 07-23-2009 | 11:19 AM
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I had the same problem. I'm not sure - it was a while ago - I don't think they are splined. I think it was just a tapered friction fit.
Old 07-23-2009 | 10:22 PM
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I know I did not rub the paint off as I noticed it the 1st time I lifted up. I am not going to adjust it and take it to the dealer and have them fix the paint too. Just want them to see that it was the wiper that rubbed it off. I have a small list (4 things) and will be taking it in the next few weeks. Thanks for all the posts and glad to know this is common
Old 07-24-2009 | 05:23 AM
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I have noticed the same problem on my HHR
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