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Toyota Avalon Wipers Won't Park by greenbelt
Apr 21, 2007 (4:06 pm)
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We have a 2000 Avalon XLS which we really love. I had to change the wipers just before the big Noreaster last weekend. Since the Avalon is so big, I ran the wipers and then stopped the engine when the main wiper was right over the steering wheel, making access easy! Changing the wipers was then a snap.
 
However, ever since I did that the wipers won't park and don't run on intermittent!
 
Does anyone know what this happened and better still, how to reset things in the car so they work correctly?
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Re: Toyota Avalon Wipers Won't Park [greenbelt] by bretty
Apr 25, 2007 (9:51 am)
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Replying to: greenbelt (Apr 21, 2007 4:06 pm)

Having a 2000 XL, same situation has occured, with the windshield wipers off (in normal down position), push down on one of the wiper arms (it'll apply to both wiper arms), until you hear a clump-type sound (repositioning of wiper blades) and wiper blades are below the edge of the hood near the windshield. You will have to exert some effort but, once the wipers are below the edge of the hood (near the windshield) you will hear a clump-type sound.
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Re: Toyota Avalon Wipers Won't Park [bretty] by greenbelt
Apr 27, 2007 (12:26 pm)
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Replying to: bretty (Apr 25, 2007 9:51 am)

Thank you for your response.
 
Unfortunately, I can't press on them hard enough to make the clump-type sound occur.
 
It's also hard for me to get the wipers to stop in the 'normal ' position. Whenever I turn off the wiper switch, they just stop right there in the middle of the windshield, so I have to try to time it. Intermittent doesn't work either.
 
Any other suggestions?
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Wipers problem by karateboi
May 23, 2007 (11:55 pm)
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I actually have a slightly different situation with my 2000 Avalon XLS. The wipers hit the bottom of my windshield (the black plastic things right under) everytime the wiper comes down. That should be the "normal" position, and it shouldn't hit it (which makes a loud noise).
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Re: Toyota Avalon Wipers Won't Park [greenbelt] by pizzapie
Oct 28, 2007 (1:23 pm)
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Replying to: greenbelt (Apr 27, 2007 12:26 pm)

DID YOU EVER SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND, IF SO, HOW? I HAVE THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM -- THE WIPERS STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD AND INTERMITTENT DOESN'T WORK.
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Re: Toyota Avalon Wipers Won't Park [greenbelt] by trmarasco
Jul 26, 2008 (5:03 am)
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Replying to: greenbelt (Apr 27, 2007 12:26 pm)

I know it's been a while since you had this wiper problem, but how did you resolve it? I have the exact symptoms on my 02 Avalon.
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Re: Toyota Avalon Wipers Won't Park [trmarasco] by wynn711
Aug 08, 2008 (1:43 am)
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Replying to: trmarasco (Jul 26, 2008 5:03 am)

All of these problems are being caused by the wiper motor. I had the same problem and just ordered new motor from Toyota of Dallas. The motor control all functions of the windshield wipers. MSRP on the new motor was over $200, Toyota of Dallas $148. Parts4U.com. Installation calls for 30 minutes by a mechanic or $20 in labor for me with a real mechanic from Kentucky, not a dealer!
 
Wynn
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Re: Toyota Avalon Wipers Won't Park [wynn711] by trmarasco
Aug 09, 2008 (3:57 pm)
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Replying to: wynn711 (Aug 08, 2008 1:43 am)

Thanks for the info. I'll go the Parts4U route & attempt installing it myself.
 
Tim in PA

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