I went in for inspection and they demanded I get new wiper blades. I
shrugged, figured they could use a change and let them put them on.

A week later when it actually rained, I tried to use my new wipers and
one fell off. Let me tell you this is alot of fun going 50 in the
rain.

Long story short, it looks like one arm is missing a part that connects
to the female end of the wiper arm, the part that holds the pin in.
The arm itself is intact, and I have the pin, it just slides right out
again. The other arm has one, it looks newish so I figure the must be
available after market.

So, where can I find one and what the heck is it called? (wiper
insert?)

Thanks,

-Mike

Find your receipt and take it back to the ones that botched the job and
demand that they fix it.

Lee Richardson
Mech-Tech


<mike.siegel@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1163104890.969800.270180@e3g2000cwe.googlegro ups.com...
>I went in for inspection and they demanded I get new wiper blades. I
> shrugged, figured they could use a change and let them put them on.
>
> A week later when it actually rained, I tried to use my new wipers and
> one fell off. Let me tell you this is alot of fun going 50 in the
> rain.
>
> Long story short, it looks like one arm is missing a part that connects
> to the female end of the wiper arm, the part that holds the pin in.
> The arm itself is intact, and I have the pin, it just slides right out
> again. The other arm has one, it looks newish so I figure the must be
> available after market.
>
> So, where can I find one and what the heck is it called? (wiper
> insert?)
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Mike
>

<mike.siegel@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1163104890.969800.270180@e3g2000cwe.googlegro ups.com...
>I went in for inspection and they demanded I get new wiper blades. I
> shrugged, figured they could use a change and let them put them on.
>
> A week later when it actually rained, I tried to use my new wipers and
> one fell off. Let me tell you this is alot of fun going 50 in the
> rain.
>
> Long story short, it looks like one arm is missing a part that connects
> to the female end of the wiper arm, the part that holds the pin in.
> The arm itself is intact, and I have the pin, it just slides right out
> again. The other arm has one, it looks newish so I figure the must be
> available after market.
>
> So, where can I find one and what the heck is it called? (wiper
> insert?)
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Mike
>

I'm assuming you're too far from the car dealer to make it worth going back
and making a loud obnoxious scene (which you should, because they tried to
kill you), at 8:00 AM when LOTS of people are dropping their cars off. If
this is correct, I'd call it a learning experience, and go buy your own new
set of wipers from an auto parts store. Anco and Trico wipers usually come
with a little packet of parts to help fit their products to different wiper
arms. Bring a few tools and try installing the blades in the parking lot. If
something's missing, go back into the store, and someone will probably give
you whatever you need to finish the job.

Don't EVER go back to the dealer whose mechanics tried to kill you. And,
save the extra parts from the wiper package. I have 20 years' worth of them.
They'll come in handy on a future car.

Yeah, I'm trying to find a receipt. Honestly my first instinct is to
go yell at them but never let them touch my car again.

I bought a new pair of blades, it doesnt seem the blades are the
problem. Its the doo-hicky that attaches the blades to the arm. It
seems to be missing from one side (it holds the pin tight for a female
connection). From what I've been reading, generally it seems people
just replace the inserts in toyotas because actually replacing the
metal portion of the blade is bound to cause problems.

JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
> <mike.siegel@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1163104890.969800.270180@e3g2000cwe.googlegro ups.com...
> >I went in for inspection and they demanded I get new wiper blades. I
> > shrugged, figured they could use a change and let them put them on.
> >
> > A week later when it actually rained, I tried to use my new wipers and
> > one fell off. Let me tell you this is alot of fun going 50 in the
> > rain.
> >
> > Long story short, it looks like one arm is missing a part that connects
> > to the female end of the wiper arm, the part that holds the pin in.
> > The arm itself is intact, and I have the pin, it just slides right out
> > again. The other arm has one, it looks newish so I figure the must be
> > available after market.
> >
> > So, where can I find one and what the heck is it called? (wiper
> > insert?)
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > -Mike
> >
>
> I'm assuming you're too far from the car dealer to make it worth going back
> and making a loud obnoxious scene (which you should, because they tried to
> kill you), at 8:00 AM when LOTS of people are dropping their cars off. If
> this is correct, I'd call it a learning experience, and go buy your own new
> set of wipers from an auto parts store. Anco and Trico wipers usually come
> with a little packet of parts to help fit their products to different wiper
> arms. Bring a few tools and try installing the blades in the parking lot. If
> something's missing, go back into the store, and someone will probably give
> you whatever you need to finish the job.
>
> Don't EVER go back to the dealer whose mechanics tried to kill you. And,
> save the extra parts from the wiper package. I have 20 years' worth of them.
> They'll come in handy on a future car.

I've never had a problem replacing the whole metal portion. I don't do it
for any particular reason, except the fact that I rarely see just the blades
available.

The arms have a U-shaped bend at the end. Every set of wipers I've ever
bought has come with the necessary parts to match that shape. It's not
rocket science. However, dirt & salt can build up in there, making it a
bitch to take apart, especially with cold fingers. So, I spray some white
lithium grease on a Q-tip, and wipe all the mating surfaces with that stuff.
That makes future disassembly a little easier.


<mike.siegel@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1163161899.852675.105030@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Yeah, I'm trying to find a receipt. Honestly my first instinct is to
> go yell at them but never let them touch my car again.
>
> I bought a new pair of blades, it doesnt seem the blades are the
> problem. Its the doo-hicky that attaches the blades to the arm. It
> seems to be missing from one side (it holds the pin tight for a female
> connection). From what I've been reading, generally it seems people
> just replace the inserts in toyotas because actually replacing the
> metal portion of the blade is bound to cause problems.
>
> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>> <mike.siegel@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1163104890.969800.270180@e3g2000cwe.googlegro ups.com...
>> >I went in for inspection and they demanded I get new wiper blades. I
>> > shrugged, figured they could use a change and let them put them on.
>> >
>> > A week later when it actually rained, I tried to use my new wipers and
>> > one fell off. Let me tell you this is alot of fun going 50 in the
>> > rain.
>> >
>> > Long story short, it looks like one arm is missing a part that connects
>> > to the female end of the wiper arm, the part that holds the pin in.
>> > The arm itself is intact, and I have the pin, it just slides right out
>> > again. The other arm has one, it looks newish so I figure the must be
>> > available after market.
>> >
>> > So, where can I find one and what the heck is it called? (wiper
>> > insert?)
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > -Mike
>> >
>>
>> I'm assuming you're too far from the car dealer to make it worth going
>> back
>> and making a loud obnoxious scene (which you should, because they tried
>> to
>> kill you), at 8:00 AM when LOTS of people are dropping their cars off. If
>> this is correct, I'd call it a learning experience, and go buy your own
>> new
>> set of wipers from an auto parts store. Anco and Trico wipers usually
>> come
>> with a little packet of parts to help fit their products to different
>> wiper
>> arms. Bring a few tools and try installing the blades in the parking lot.
>> If
>> something's missing, go back into the store, and someone will probably
>> give
>> you whatever you need to finish the job.
>>
>> Don't EVER go back to the dealer whose mechanics tried to kill you. And,
>> save the extra parts from the wiper package. I have 20 years' worth of
>> them.
>> They'll come in handy on a future car.
>

<mike.siegel@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1163161899.852675.105030@m73g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Yeah, I'm trying to find a receipt. Honestly my first instinct is to
> go yell at them but never let them touch my car again.
>
> I bought a new pair of blades, it doesnt seem the blades are the
> problem. Its the doo-hicky that attaches the blades to the arm. It
> seems to be missing from one side (it holds the pin tight for a female
> connection). From what I've been reading, generally it seems people
> just replace the inserts in toyotas because actually replacing the
> metal portion of the blade is bound to cause problems.
>

The problem is, the blades to not attach to the arm in an intuitive way. I
think I can do a brake job a lot faster than I can change wiper blades.
Changine inserts is a lot easier and cheaper.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)


> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>> <mike.siegel@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1163104890.969800.270180@e3g2000cwe.googlegro ups.com...
>> >I went in for inspection and they demanded I get new wiper blades. I
>> > shrugged, figured they could use a change and let them put them on.
>> >
>> > A week later when it actually rained, I tried to use my new wipers and
>> > one fell off. Let me tell you this is alot of fun going 50 in the
>> > rain.
>> >
>> > Long story short, it looks like one arm is missing a part that connects
>> > to the female end of the wiper arm, the part that holds the pin in.
>> > The arm itself is intact, and I have the pin, it just slides right out
>> > again. The other arm has one, it looks newish so I figure the must be
>> > available after market.
>> >
>> > So, where can I find one and what the heck is it called? (wiper
>> > insert?)
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > -Mike
>> >
>>
>> I'm assuming you're too far from the car dealer to make it worth going
>> back
>> and making a loud obnoxious scene (which you should, because they tried
>> to
>> kill you), at 8:00 AM when LOTS of people are dropping their cars off. If
>> this is correct, I'd call it a learning experience, and go buy your own
>> new
>> set of wipers from an auto parts store. Anco and Trico wipers usually
>> come
>> with a little packet of parts to help fit their products to different
>> wiper
>> arms. Bring a few tools and try installing the blades in the parking lot.
>> If
>> something's missing, go back into the store, and someone will probably
>> give
>> you whatever you need to finish the job.
>>
>> Don't EVER go back to the dealer whose mechanics tried to kill you. And,
>> save the extra parts from the wiper package. I have 20 years' worth of
>> them.
>> They'll come in handy on a future car.
>

When I need new wipers, I go to VIP Auto (discount store). They send
someone out to put the new wiper blade in. It's easy for them because
they know what they are doing.


---MIKE---
>>In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
>> (44° 15' N - Elevation 1580')

On Thu, 09 Nov 2006 12:41:31 -0800, mike.siegel wrote:

> I went in for inspection and they demanded I get new wiper blades. I
> shrugged, figured they could use a change and let them put them on.
>
> A week later when it actually rained, I tried to use my new wipers and
> one fell off. Let me tell you this is alot of fun going 50 in the
> rain.
>
> Long story short, it looks like one arm is missing a part that connects
> to the female end of the wiper arm, the part that holds the pin in.
> The arm itself is intact, and I have the pin, it just slides right out
> again. The other arm has one, it looks newish so I figure the must be
> available after market.
>
> So, where can I find one and what the heck is it called? (wiper
> insert?)
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Mike


If you get a decent wiper blade, like Bosch or Trico, they give you about
3 parts inside the bag to adapt the blade to your car. You remove the
screws, and then clip the new one directly on! It even has a hole so you
can screw it in if you wish. Did you get the absolutely cheapest ones you
could find?

And, changing inserts is a royal PITA. You can get then at AutoZone or
Wal*Mart. But you have my sympathy!

Pick up some Band-Aids while you're there, too!

On Fri, 10 Nov 2006 04:31:39 -0800, mike.siegel wrote:

> Yeah, I'm trying to find a receipt. Honestly my first instinct is to
> go yell at them but never let them touch my car again.
>
> I bought a new pair of blades, it doesnt seem the blades are the
> problem. Its the doo-hicky that attaches the blades to the arm. It
> seems to be missing from one side (it holds the pin tight for a female
> connection). From what I've been reading, generally it seems people
> just replace the inserts in toyotas because actually replacing the
> metal portion of the blade is bound to cause problems.

Nah. Like I said, buy a good one. There will be a pice that clips or
screws onto the arm and fits the blade. Once you've put the clip on the
arm, new blades snap in and out.


>
> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>> <mike.siegel@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1163104890.969800.270180@e3g2000cwe.googlegro ups.com...
>> >I went in for inspection and they demanded I get new wiper blades. I
>> > shrugged, figured they could use a change and let them put them on.
>> >
>> > A week later when it actually rained, I tried to use my new wipers and
>> > one fell off. Let me tell you this is alot of fun going 50 in the
>> > rain.
>> >
>> > Long story short, it looks like one arm is missing a part that connects
>> > to the female end of the wiper arm, the part that holds the pin in.
>> > The arm itself is intact, and I have the pin, it just slides right out
>> > again. The other arm has one, it looks newish so I figure the must be
>> > available after market.
>> >
>> > So, where can I find one and what the heck is it called? (wiper
>> > insert?)
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > -Mike
>> >
>>
>> I'm assuming you're too far from the car dealer to make it worth going back
>> and making a loud obnoxious scene (which you should, because they tried to
>> kill you), at 8:00 AM when LOTS of people are dropping their cars off. If
>> this is correct, I'd call it a learning experience, and go buy your own new
>> set of wipers from an auto parts store. Anco and Trico wipers usually come
>> with a little packet of parts to help fit their products to different wiper
>> arms. Bring a few tools and try installing the blades in the parking lot. If
>> something's missing, go back into the store, and someone will probably give
>> you whatever you need to finish the job.
>>
>> Don't EVER go back to the dealer whose mechanics tried to kill you. And,
>> save the extra parts from the wiper package. I have 20 years' worth of them.
>> They'll come in handy on a future car.

On Sat, 11 Nov 2006 08:55:34 -0500, twinmountain@webtv.net
(---MIKE---) wrote:

>When I need new wipers, I go to VIP Auto (discount store). They send
>someone out to put the new wiper blade in. It's easy for them because
>they know what they are doing.
>
>
> ---MIKE---
>>>In the White Mountains of New Hampshire
> >> (44° 15' N - Elevation 1580')

I think Toyota is getting away from the rubber inserts.

That was always fun (no two were done the same way).


--

Scott in Florida