Re: XJ Wiper problems
 

"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:1160682788.846847.234930@k70g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>I had the same thing happen on my 93XJ, the problem was (and probably
> is the same for your case as well) is that the wiper transmission is
> actually failing. They had a trend to wear out on a ball joint type of
> connection. When mine failed I had the stealership replace it at about
> $350 for parts and $130 for labour, Since it failed withing my 90 day
> warrenty period (was a used J**P with higher then normal km's) it only
> cost me the labour. I'm not sure if the part numbers the same but I
> might still have a "spare" wiper transmission with motor laying
> around, if you check it out and find that one from a 95XJ will fit I'll
> sell it to you for less the a wrecker or even Ebay (plus shipping of
> course).
>
> Snow...

Thanks for the offer! I'll try the adjustment route first, I'll let you know
how that goes.

jjd

Re: XJ Wiper problems
 

"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:1160682788.846847.234930@k70g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>I had the same thing happen on my 93XJ, the problem was (and probably
> is the same for your case as well) is that the wiper transmission is
> actually failing. They had a trend to wear out on a ball joint type of
> connection. When mine failed I had the stealership replace it at about
> $350 for parts and $130 for labour, Since it failed withing my 90 day
> warrenty period (was a used J**P with higher then normal km's) it only
> cost me the labour. I'm not sure if the part numbers the same but I
> might still have a "spare" wiper transmission with motor laying
> around, if you check it out and find that one from a 95XJ will fit I'll
> sell it to you for less the a wrecker or even Ebay (plus shipping of
> course).
>
> Snow...

Thanks for the offer! I'll try the adjustment route first, I'll let you know
how that goes.

jjd

Re: XJ Wiper problems
 

"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:1160682788.846847.234930@k70g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>I had the same thing happen on my 93XJ, the problem was (and probably
> is the same for your case as well) is that the wiper transmission is
> actually failing. They had a trend to wear out on a ball joint type of
> connection. When mine failed I had the stealership replace it at about
> $350 for parts and $130 for labour, Since it failed withing my 90 day
> warrenty period (was a used J**P with higher then normal km's) it only
> cost me the labour. I'm not sure if the part numbers the same but I
> might still have a "spare" wiper transmission with motor laying
> around, if you check it out and find that one from a 95XJ will fit I'll
> sell it to you for less the a wrecker or even Ebay (plus shipping of
> course).
>
> Snow...

Thanks for the offer! I'll try the adjustment route first, I'll let you know
how that goes.

jjd

Re: XJ Wiper problems
 

"Bob Casanova" <nospam@buzz.off> wrote in message
news:ca7ti2pvpqr7gitf5g89jb05t87sb6r7r5@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:57:12 GMT, the following appeared in
> rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "Josh"
> <jdunning@christophermagiera.com>:
>
>>I've got a '99 XJ Sport that's recently developed an annoying problem.
>>After
>>an exhaustive Google groups search, I've been reduced to asking here...
>>
>>So, my wipers when off rest parallel to the bottom of the windshield. When
>>their on, the drivers side goes too far and slaps the rubber strip with an
>>annoying sound.
>>
>>Is there an adjustment that I can make to limit the travel? It seems to be
>>just the one, the passenger side wiper goes to nearly vertical, can't
>>really
>>tell if it goes beyond that.
>>
>>Thanks for your help,
>
> I have a '98 XJ, and I think the adjustment should be the
> same for a '99. According to the service manual, the wiper
> arms should be installed as follows, measured from the lower
> edge of the wiper arm tip (NOT the blade; the end of the arm
> where the blade attaches) to the upper edge of the
> windshield molding:
>
> Driver side: 23-52mm (0.9-2.04").
>
> Passenger side: 33-62mm (1.29-2.44").
>
> If yours is the same as mine, that results in a slight "down
> angle" on the blade, but it shouldn't hit the molding. AFAIK
> there's no adjustment in the linkage for reduced travel, and
> the service manual doesn't mention any.
>
> HTH.
> --
>
> Bob C.
>
> "Evidence confirming an observation is
> evidence that the observation is wrong."
> - McNameless


Thanks for the advice, now that I think about it, I did have my windshield
replaced about 6 months ago, perhaps the two are related...

I'll give it a shot.

Thanks!

jjd

Re: XJ Wiper problems
 

"Bob Casanova" <nospam@buzz.off> wrote in message
news:ca7ti2pvpqr7gitf5g89jb05t87sb6r7r5@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:57:12 GMT, the following appeared in
> rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "Josh"
> <jdunning@christophermagiera.com>:
>
>>I've got a '99 XJ Sport that's recently developed an annoying problem.
>>After
>>an exhaustive Google groups search, I've been reduced to asking here...
>>
>>So, my wipers when off rest parallel to the bottom of the windshield. When
>>their on, the drivers side goes too far and slaps the rubber strip with an
>>annoying sound.
>>
>>Is there an adjustment that I can make to limit the travel? It seems to be
>>just the one, the passenger side wiper goes to nearly vertical, can't
>>really
>>tell if it goes beyond that.
>>
>>Thanks for your help,
>
> I have a '98 XJ, and I think the adjustment should be the
> same for a '99. According to the service manual, the wiper
> arms should be installed as follows, measured from the lower
> edge of the wiper arm tip (NOT the blade; the end of the arm
> where the blade attaches) to the upper edge of the
> windshield molding:
>
> Driver side: 23-52mm (0.9-2.04").
>
> Passenger side: 33-62mm (1.29-2.44").
>
> If yours is the same as mine, that results in a slight "down
> angle" on the blade, but it shouldn't hit the molding. AFAIK
> there's no adjustment in the linkage for reduced travel, and
> the service manual doesn't mention any.
>
> HTH.
> --
>
> Bob C.
>
> "Evidence confirming an observation is
> evidence that the observation is wrong."
> - McNameless


Thanks for the advice, now that I think about it, I did have my windshield
replaced about 6 months ago, perhaps the two are related...

I'll give it a shot.

Thanks!

jjd

Re: XJ Wiper problems
 

"Bob Casanova" <nospam@buzz.off> wrote in message
news:ca7ti2pvpqr7gitf5g89jb05t87sb6r7r5@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:57:12 GMT, the following appeared in
> rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "Josh"
> <jdunning@christophermagiera.com>:
>
>>I've got a '99 XJ Sport that's recently developed an annoying problem.
>>After
>>an exhaustive Google groups search, I've been reduced to asking here...
>>
>>So, my wipers when off rest parallel to the bottom of the windshield. When
>>their on, the drivers side goes too far and slaps the rubber strip with an
>>annoying sound.
>>
>>Is there an adjustment that I can make to limit the travel? It seems to be
>>just the one, the passenger side wiper goes to nearly vertical, can't
>>really
>>tell if it goes beyond that.
>>
>>Thanks for your help,
>
> I have a '98 XJ, and I think the adjustment should be the
> same for a '99. According to the service manual, the wiper
> arms should be installed as follows, measured from the lower
> edge of the wiper arm tip (NOT the blade; the end of the arm
> where the blade attaches) to the upper edge of the
> windshield molding:
>
> Driver side: 23-52mm (0.9-2.04").
>
> Passenger side: 33-62mm (1.29-2.44").
>
> If yours is the same as mine, that results in a slight "down
> angle" on the blade, but it shouldn't hit the molding. AFAIK
> there's no adjustment in the linkage for reduced travel, and
> the service manual doesn't mention any.
>
> HTH.
> --
>
> Bob C.
>
> "Evidence confirming an observation is
> evidence that the observation is wrong."
> - McNameless


Thanks for the advice, now that I think about it, I did have my windshield
replaced about 6 months ago, perhaps the two are related...

I'll give it a shot.

Thanks!

jjd

Re: XJ Wiper problems
 

On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:21:59 GMT, the following appeared in
rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "Josh"
<jdunning@christophermagiera.com>:

<snip>

>Thanks for the advice, now that I think about it, I did have my windshield
>replaced about 6 months ago, perhaps the two are related...
>
>I'll give it a shot.
>
>Thanks!

No problem; good luck.
--

Bob C.

"Evidence confirming an observation is
evidence that the observation is wrong."
- McNameless

Re: XJ Wiper problems
 

On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:21:59 GMT, the following appeared in
rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "Josh"
<jdunning@christophermagiera.com>:

<snip>

>Thanks for the advice, now that I think about it, I did have my windshield
>replaced about 6 months ago, perhaps the two are related...
>
>I'll give it a shot.
>
>Thanks!

No problem; good luck.
--

Bob C.

"Evidence confirming an observation is
evidence that the observation is wrong."
- McNameless

Re: XJ Wiper problems
 

On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:21:59 GMT, the following appeared in
rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys, posted by "Josh"
<jdunning@christophermagiera.com>:

<snip>

>Thanks for the advice, now that I think about it, I did have my windshield
>replaced about 6 months ago, perhaps the two are related...
>
>I'll give it a shot.
>
>Thanks!

No problem; good luck.
--

Bob C.

"Evidence confirming an observation is
evidence that the observation is wrong."
- McNameless