What Causes Loud Friction Noise from Car Wiper Blades?

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JayceMarie
07/29/25 8:53am
Here are the reasons for loud friction noise from wiper blades: 1. Prolonged usage causing aging and hardening of wiper blades; 2. Foreign objects trapped between wiper blades and windshield; 3. Friction in wiper linkage bushings; 4. Malfunction of wiper motor. Solutions for loud wiper friction noise include: 1. Replacing with new wiper blades; 2. Inspecting and cleaning foreign objects beneath wiper blades; 3. Checking wiper arms or linkage bushings. Additional notes: Precautions for wiper usage - replace or clean immediately when severe wear or contamination is observed. When inspecting wiper operation, first wet the windshield with water. After turning off wipers, blades should return to and stop at the lower edge of windshield.
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