Wiper Replacement WTF???

krazymatt · 09-15-2008

Okay, I need to replace my wipers already on my 07 Civic EX Cpe. I can't see when it's raining, the wiper smears the water like crap on the driver side. Now to start off; where do I get a set of these funky wiper refills? Autozone doesn't show it on the book and I just checked the CSK website and they also don't carry them. I did a google and didn't get much luck either. Do I have to go to the dealer? As far as installing them I was reading on other threads that people are saying they are downright impossible to take off and put on without damaging the refill? I'm not very impressed at all by these so called wipers. Why couldn't Honda stick with what has worked for years for every other auto maker?!! Any input I could get would be greatly appreciated.

FGCOUPE · 09-16-2008

first off.....relax man! lol
next, it cost like 12.00 for both refills on your 8th GEN Civic.
Thirdly, goto Honda and get em'
Last....a simple clip at the end of the wiper pops straight up and the refill slides right out.

Easy as PiE!

krazymatt · 09-17-2008

You were right FGCoupe. At my dealer they were like 7.87 each and they were a walk in the park to install.

Whoever's having problems installing these must not be able to pump their own gas.

gearbox · 09-17-2008

also put some rain-x window wax on the glass, the water will fall right off.

BCool · 09-29-2008

Anyone know the p/n for the little clip at the end of the wiper? My g/f went to the dealer the other day to get new blades, and the idiot tech noticed the clip was gone, told her about it, but didn't offer to get a replacement p/n, price, or part

Rather than go in and try to talk to the parts counter monkeys to figure out the p/n, I thought I'd try to see if yall knew anything first...

gearbox · 09-29-2008

what kind of car, year, etc?

for 8thgen 06-08 but im not sure which part you want, #19 maybe?

jgcentury · 09-29-2008

23, 24, 28, or 29. I think he meant one of those. 19 is the cover for the arm bolt. Good find on the diagram though. ATTN: BCool you should Bsure to Breppin' gearbox for his assistance.

BCool · 09-29-2008

Actually I think I want 23 - it's for an 06 Civic LX Coupe. Thanks a lot gearbox!

gearbox · 09-29-2008

you can search these on www.hondaautomotiveparts.com and order online too or from local dealer. its under category-front windshield wiper

#23 is part 2319664 for around $2 +shipping

BCool · 09-29-2008

Excellent! Thanks so much...

ARLO03 · 09-29-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearbox

also put some rain-x window wax on the glass, the water will fall right off.

just a rumor i was told... but doesn't rain-x make your glass more susceptible to chipping/breakage?

BCool · 09-30-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARLO03

just a rumor i was told... but doesn't rain-x make your glass more susceptible to chipping/breakage?

I've been using Rain-X for, oh, eight years and never heard or experienced anything like that. A brief Google of the topic shows no hits at all for that...

gearbox · 09-30-2008

ive never heard it either. i have several chips, but that was due to huge pepples flying at me in a stupid construction zone. they sell something similar to rain-x called diamondite spray, it actually is supposed to reduce the chance of rock chips while also beading water. they use it on airplanes all the time.