How to Fix My Windshield Wipers
Many drivers don't think about windshield wipers until they need to clear rain or icy salt residue from their windshields--and the wipers don't work properly. Windshield wiper failure often results from worn-out blades, a blown fuse or a burned-out windshield wiper motor. Most people can handle replacing a windshield wiper blade or fuse in a couple of minutes. But if the wiper motor fails, a reputable auto mechanic may be necessary.
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Instructions
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Check the fuse box to determine whether a fuse has blown if your windshield wipers do not respond when turn them on. Replace the blown fuse with a similarly rated one, which should only cost a $1 or $2 at an auto parts store. Try activating the windshield wipers again to determine if that resolved the problem.
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Consult a reputable auto-repair garage in your area if the new fuse does not fix the problem. You might have a failed wiper motor or a glitch in a control circuit.
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Replace your vehicle's wiper blades they don't glide smoothly and rid the windshield of snow, sleet or rain. Buy wiper blades from an auto parts store, which will have a directory that tells you which blades your car or truck requires.
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Remove the replacement wiper blades from their packaging. Squeeze brackets on each of your old blades and slide them off of the windshield bar. Guide new wipers onto the windshield bar in the same position as your old ones, and snap replacement blades into place.
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Tips & Warnings
If replacing the blades, don't activate the windshield wipers while windshield bars are resting directly on your windshield. That could cause scratches on the windshield surface.
