annoying wiper sounds anyone?

ryaneh · 11-21-2006, 03:41 AM

I've noticed that when I use my wipers in the rain (and here in Vancouver this past month we've had a LOT OF IT) the left one makes this freakin' annoying "wwah" sound when it goes up. It becomes more noticeable the more I use it and it's starting to drive me nutz when my music is low. Anyone else out there notice this as well?

neyugncul · 11-21-2006, 03:53 AM

i believe u need to replace ur wiper blades..

shungo · 11-21-2006, 04:42 AM

i have the same problem with u man
sometimes theres that stupid sound...

cincycivic07 · 11-21-2006, 02:46 PM

I have it as well and I think I have an idea where it is. I don't think it is the actual blade against the window, but down in the area where the motor is. The odd thing is if it is not wet down in there then I don't here the sound, but once water gets there I hear it again.

ShaggySi · 11-21-2006, 03:44 PM

I heard something similar on my car just happend once very annoying. I don't think my blades can be shot I only have 4700 miles on my car

aki · 11-21-2006, 03:49 PM

I heard it after a month of having the car.

Sometimes it's "wwaaah" and other times it's "wwwrrrrrhhraaaah." My left wiper stopped doing that but now my right started. Eeesh.

Garrison · 11-21-2006, 03:54 PM

I had the same sound, but I was waxing the car and had some overspray from my wax on the front windsheild, and it doesn't make that sound any more. Isn't that wierd.

Civic4u · 11-21-2006, 04:43 PM

I only get the wierd noise when there no rain or water on windshield.

ryaneh · 11-21-2006, 09:07 PM

I've only got 1500km's on my car and I've had it for less than a month. I am taking it to the dealership next week to get a scratch fixed that they gave me on delivery. I will tell them to fix it

Paradox Lost · 11-21-2006, 09:21 PM

Actually, yes, I have- about a couple of weeks after I got the car, I had my first rainy day, and there was nothing unusual about the wiper sounds until the rain became lighter. I had the wiper settings on the longest intervals, and it still made an annoyingly loud squelch as it wiped across the windshield. Obviously enough, it cannot be due to shot wiper blades, sering as it was the first time I ever used them. Anyway, I haven't given it much thought since it hasn't rained much at all since that time, but I'll be keeping an eye on it.

Car78412 · 11-21-2006, 10:48 PM

Sounds like your windows need a little lube...try putting rainex on..that will allow the wipers to wipe smoother.

ryaneh · 11-22-2006, 02:20 AM

it doesn't sound like it's coming from the actual wiping of the blade across the window. It sounds like it's coming from the base of the wiper, i don't know if it's a spring that creaks when it's stretched but that's what it sounds like.

MRIZ · 11-22-2006, 06:39 PM

I posted earlier this month on the subject.New wiper motor and linkage ordered.

11-21-2006, 03:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
ryaneh Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 53 iTrader: 0 / 0%	annoying wiper sounds anyone? I've noticed that when I use my wipers in the rain (and here in Vancouver this past month we've had a LOT OF IT) the left one makes this freakin' annoying "wwah" sound when it goes up. It becomes more noticeable the more I use it and it's starting to drive me nutz when my music is low. Anyone else out there notice this as well?

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cincycivic07 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 67 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have it as well and I think I have an idea where it is. I don't think it is the actual blade against the window, but down in the area where the motor is. The odd thing is if it is not wet down in there then I don't here the sound, but once water gets there I hear it again.

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aki Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: tehインターウェブ Age: 29 Posts: 4,668 Resident Si Sedan Hater iTrader: 6 / 100%	I heard it after a month of having the car. Sometimes it's "wwaaah" and other times it's "wwwrrrrrhhraaaah." My left wiper stopped doing that but now my right started. Eeesh.

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Garrison Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Age: 33 Posts: 1,047 Garrison iTrader: 3 / 100%	I had the same sound, but I was waxing the car and had some overspray from my wax on the front windsheild, and it doesn't make that sound any more. Isn't that wierd.

11-21-2006, 04:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Civic4u Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Humble, TX Posts: 6,640 iTrader: 7 / 100%	I only get the wierd noise when there no rain or water on windshield.

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ryaneh Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 53 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I've only got 1500km's on my car and I've had it for less than a month. I am taking it to the dealership next week to get a scratch fixed that they gave me on delivery. I will tell them to fix it

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Paradox Lost Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bay Area Age: 25 Posts: 331 Rami iTrader: 0 / 0%	Actually, yes, I have- about a couple of weeks after I got the car, I had my first rainy day, and there was nothing unusual about the wiper sounds until the rain became lighter. I had the wiper settings on the longest intervals, and it still made an annoyingly loud squelch as it wiped across the windshield. Obviously enough, it cannot be due to shot wiper blades, sering as it was the first time I ever used them. Anyway, I haven't given it much thought since it hasn't rained much at all since that time, but I'll be keeping an eye on it.

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Car78412 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 127 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sounds like your windows need a little lube...try putting rainex on..that will allow the wipers to wipe smoother.

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ryaneh Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 53 iTrader: 0 / 0%	it doesn't sound like it's coming from the actual wiping of the blade across the window. It sounds like it's coming from the base of the wiper, i don't know if it's a spring that creaks when it's stretched but that's what it sounds like.

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MRIZ Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I posted earlier this month on the subject.New wiper motor and linkage ordered.