Drivers Windshield Wiper

[Ride2little]

My drivers side windshield wiper seems loose so that it slipped and was in the wrong orientation.
I adjusted it and made sure the nut is tight. I still slips out of position often, now it seems so loose that it wont move at all with the other wiper.
Thoughts or ideas? I booked an appointment w the dealer tomorrow (Monday 4/14/20).

 

[jdefoe0424]

Probably stripped the arm or the drive stub.
FYI, tends to happen when operating the wipers when they're frozen to the windshield

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[Ride2little]

Well...I feel like an idiot.
I just fixed it. When it was acting up, there was a driving rain. And yes, the arm would move independently of the motor and other wiper/arm. In the heavy rain, I had my socket on it and thought I had tightened appropriately. Then drove some more, again in heavy rains. It worked for a bit then started slipping again, to the point of complete failure.
After the rain tonight, I got out there with more focus and light. Turns out the arm was not seated firmly on to the drive. I pushed it firmly down, then tightened the nut which actually felt better, more solid than before. Wiper holds firm ad cannot be moved, as designed. Works fine. Annnnnd of course, I cannot cancel the appointment on-line (Mopar.com). System doesn't recognize I have an appt, although I have two emails confirming such. So I have to call tomorrow.
Anyway, all-good.

 

[RamCares]

Well...I feel like an idiot.
I just fixed it. When it was acting up, there was a driving rain. And yes, the arm would move independently of the motor and other wiper/arm. In the heavy rain, I had my socket on it and thought I had tightened appropriately. Then drove some more, again in heavy rains. It worked for a bit then started slipping again, to the point of complete failure.
After the rain tonight, I got out there with more focus and light. Turns out the arm was not seated firmly on to the drive. I pushed it firmly down, then tightened the nut which actually felt better, more solid than before. Wiper holds firm ad cannot be moved, as designed. Works fine. Annnnnd of course, I cannot cancel the appointment on-line (Mopar.com). System doesn't recognize I have an appt, although I have two emails confirming such. So I have to call tomorrow.
Anyway, all-good.

Hi @Ride2little - I'm glad to hear you were able to get this figured out! If you are in need of any additional support down the road, our team is always a PM away.

Mark
RamCares

 

[Amazing93]

There was a recall announced today for this very issue.

 

[Icecoldak]

Here you go !

WIPERS

 

[Ride2little]

Thanks for the followup and heads up. It's quite a simple fix, though.