My windshield wiper on the drivers side wont work
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Clifton B.
272 days ago
hi my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* i will be helping you today sorry you are having this problem with your car please give me a minute to review your questions
Customer
272 days ago
ok
Clifton B.
272 days ago
please check the nut at the base of the wiper arm to see if it is loose , you just have to pry the small cover of the access the bolt to check it
Customer
272 days ago
ok one moment
Clifton B.
272 days ago
if that is ok then the wiper arm is broken off the motor and you will have to replace the arm /linkage to fix
Customer
272 days ago
ok so at the base of the winshield wiper i see a little slab, thats the cover?i got it!
Clifton B.
272 days ago
Phone call session started
Customer
272 days ago
thank you so much
Clifton B.
272 days ago
calling now
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