Wiper Problem

[WM-S12]

Recently I had to make a 50 mile trip from were I live, I'd bodged the drivers wiper to work as the other side somehow doesn't work with the wiper arm bolted on ( no idea as it links the drivers one via the linkage and motor on the passenger side in the engine bay )

My bodging broke off and left me with no wipers in the pouring rain, spent 30 minutes out side, open terrain, winds and rain lashing down one side of me as I braved the scottish weather to get it fixed.....worked for about 5 miles then kaput again!
Ended up driving 40+ miles without wipers in the rain....tricky but I used the road markins and the rear lights of the car's in front....and I'm back.

Anyone know how the drivers side wiper linkage connects, I can see theres a small like ball joint that holds it in but mine just falls off all the time, is there a special clip that goes on it....or do I have to source an entire wiper linkage set?

If anyone know's how to sort this let me know asap, or if it is replace-able but relatively cheap also lend me a hand. It ain't a car if you can't drive it when you want

[s13eater]

there a nylon bush that when worn it pops out, its a twat of a job, i can remember fixing japsters, luckily it poed straight in for me, i used a big crow bar and levered it in.

[silviagod]

You can buy the nylon cups from Nissan, they are not that expensive but as Shaun says they are a tw@t to change. you have to push them in place and turn them through 45 degrees to lock in place and then you have to force them onto the ball part of the joint. It can be done with everything in place but wrap a rag around your forearm otherwise you could cut yourself on the edge of the metal of the bodywork. The old Micra and Bluebird use the same nylon cups so Nissan should have some in stock. Taking the whole lot out could be easier but often the bolts holding the pivot posts sieze on. If you can get them off I would fit them off the car. You will find a nut at the back of the motor behind the firewall panel, you can remove the linkage from there too. I think it takes a 12mm spanner. If one has popped off the other will be worn too so do them both. Good luck. Paul.

[WM-S12]

cheers for that information, but I've already cut myself just squeezing my hand in the gaps just trying to bodge it together the other day.

Thought something held it together just didn't know what, always handy coming here to ask first before getting a garage to check it over and give me a completely different diagnostic. I'll let you know how I get on, again cheers for the help, much appreciated

[umpkin]

when i did mine, i think i popped them on first, they go on easier that way, and then put it in the arm, and twisted to lock. dont quote me on that thou.

[northerner]

Yep you pop the nylon bush on the Wiper ball first then that pushes onto the rod. Once in then turn it to lock in place