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« on: March 25, 2013, 09:35:51 AM »
i have been having this issue for a couple years and it keeps getting worse, i need some help diagnosing the problem so i dont just throw money at parts that arent needed.  on the drivers side wiper, it floats over the middle of the windshield and leaves about a 6 inch circular spot that doesnt get wipes at all.  ive tried new wipers of various brands and quality but still have the same problem.  any suggestions for troubleshooting?
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« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2013, 10:31:06 AM »
Have you tried just regular OEM wipers? I've seen the exact thing you are seeing with Rain-X blades but as soon as I switched to a framed blade, problem gone.
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« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2013, 10:48:33 AM »
I have this problem too but on the passenger side.. I think Ben (dreaminaccord) did this too with Bosch wipers. He switched to OEM and problem gone as well.
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« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2013, 10:50:32 AM »
My solution was the Michelin hybrid blades. Best of both worlds.
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« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2013, 11:11:40 AM »
I'll give it a try.
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« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2013, 11:12:13 AM »
im currently using a blade that is similar to bosch icons.
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« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2013, 11:26:13 AM »
Yeah. That's the thing. Those style blades are notorious for leaving unwiped spots.
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« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2013, 11:30:57 AM »
ive used bosch icons for most of the time that ive owned the car and it wasnt until the past year and half or so that i started having the problem.
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« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2013, 12:21:20 PM »
Didn't they change their design to the flex style recently?
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« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2013, 01:44:06 PM »
pretty sure they have always been flex or at least as long as i have had my accord, bought it in the fall of 07.
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« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2013, 02:55:41 PM »
I must be out of it then.
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« Reply #11 on: March 25, 2013, 04:02:50 PM »
I've used Bosch Icons for the past 8 years on my car.  Since wipers are a wearable item, I replace them about once a year (that my car is on the road).  I didn't have much luck with the RainX latitudes when I tried them.  They started streaking not long after I put them on.  If you haven't replaced your wipers in a while, I'd start with that first.
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« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2013, 07:28:45 PM »
it happens with brand new wipers, ive tried both bosch icons and trico force.  i replace mine once a year as well. goin to the store to swap em out once again tomorrow.
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« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2013, 07:33:08 PM »
If OEM's do it, then you may want to look into replacing the wiper arms.
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« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2013, 07:51:50 PM »
the arm still has good spring to it, im gonna try some frame type wipers first then try the arm.
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