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Rear wiper range - 9/16/2006 10:31:50 AM
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bogy
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Is it a defect or does everyone's rear widow wiper only move from 3 O'clock position to about 11 O'clock and back. I have seen other SUV's and the wiper covers at least 180 degree wipe. Mine only wipes a small area and I think it is useless unless it wipes from one end to the other not half way.
Anyone have this same issue?
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RE: Rear wiper range - 9/16/2006 12:36:38 PM
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Dennis
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Mine wipes from 9 to 1, but that's is the full range of the wipe.
Just a commentary in general and it's not at you specifically Bogy;..
It never ceases to amaze me that people start bitchin or compalining about their car's inadequacies after they buy it..For example, no child proof locks on the back doors, or not enough power, or rear wiper only wipes 100 degrees instead 180, or not enough visability to the rear, spare tire is blocking rear window, seats to low, seats too high, Window controls hard to reach, windshield too flat, gets too many bug guts splatters..the list is long and ridiculous that I've seen here on this and other forums...
For Christ sakes!!!..Don't you people test drive these cars???? or are you ordering them out of a mailorder catalog...When I buy a car or a toothbrush, I try it out first and give it a VERY close examination before I do buy it..So if there is anything that doesn't come up to my standards or meets my expectations, I ask myself if I can live with the problem without bitching before I drop the dime. Then if I do buy it, I have no one to bitch to but myself in the first place, than come on a public forum and whine about it...
So enjoy the car or dump it.
Ok, Rant off..Nothing personal Bogy
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RE: Rear wiper range - 9/16/2006 1:22:56 PM
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khoolhandz
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Dennis,
Hope you understand that people buy Hummers because they are Hummers. The primary reason I believe the vehicle sell is because of the name. At least that was my main reason...owning a "Hummer" kinda lifts your status symbol up a little.
Most of us go to the dealership and already decided. Sure we test drive it, but because of the thrill of the moment driving it, you don't notice any little inadequecies (is there such a word? ). You just want to make sure the engine sounds good, no significant noise, or no obvious problems, and that's it...we want to head to the finance office and sign everything eager to drive off with a brand spankin' new H3 as fast as possible.
I do agree that the shortfalls are minor, and I do believe that if people are not happy with their vehicle after a few days, then they should have a chance to return it with full money back.
The dealership kind of take advantage of the fact that people buying a new car is very excited and misses minor issues that they know will be later found.
Mi dos centavos.
Just to answer the original query, mine doesn't either. But I never really use it.
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ORIGINAL: Dennis
Mine wipes from 9 to 1, but that's is the full range of the wipe.
Just a commentary in general and it's not at you specifically Bogy;..
It never ceases to amaze me that people start bitchin or compalining about their car's inadequacies after they buy it..For example, no child proof locks on the back doors, or not enough power, or rear wiper only wipes 100 degrees instead 180, or not enough visability to the rear, spare tire is blocking rear window, seats to low, seats too high, Window controls hard to reach, windshield too flat, gets too many bug guts splatters..the list is long and ridiculous that I've seen here on this and other forums...
For Christ sakes!!!..Don't you people test drive these cars???? or are you ordering them out of a mailorder catalog...When I buy a car or a toothbrush, I try it out first and give it a VERY close examination before I do buy it..So if there is anything that doesn't come up to my standards or meets my expectations, I ask myself if I can live with the problem without bitching before I drop the dime. Then if I do buy it, I have no one to bitch to but myself in the first place, than come on a public forum and whine about it...
So enjoy the car or dump it.
Ok, Rant off..Nothing personal Bogy
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RE: Rear wiper range - 9/16/2006 1:51:59 PM
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AlanH3
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Eeew. Remind me not to shop where you buy your toothbrushes... 
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RE: Rear wiper range - 9/16/2006 2:33:46 PM
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Fireman
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I agree 100% with Dennis on this one.
But yes, I noticed it has a short stroke. I also noticed it's a small window, and doesn't need much to clear a viewpoint.
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RE: Rear wiper range - 9/16/2006 6:39:39 PM
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cnynctry
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I agree on checking out the short cummings and deciding to live with them or not. However........ It's also lets others know of these small areas so thay can check them out. It also gives GM insight on how to make it better for the next year.
Only another way to look at it.
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RE: Rear wiper range - 9/16/2006 10:22:33 PM
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ChevyHighPerformance
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Instead of going from 3 to 11, I loosened the wiper nut and rotated the wiper so mine goes from about 2 to 10.
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RE: Rear wiper range - 9/16/2006 11:36:50 PM
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Linus Gump
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I remember that trick from my lowriding rice burner days. We all thought it was cool to take the drivers side windshield wiper off and reposition the passenger side wiper to cover the majority of the windshield. God, I'm glad that phase only lasted a year or so. I look back at it now like you guys that were adults in the '70's look back at your side burns and hair- cool then, dorky now.
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RE: Rear wiper range - 9/16/2006 11:54:04 PM
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markthetech
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Ya know ,Dennis brought up an interesting point. I made note of the fact that their was not a driver or passenger "reading or map " light in the vehicle while I and my better half were test driving it. It certainly was not a deal killer. But, I would hope that the feedback enjoyed by each of us on this forum is also being closely monitored by those who design future models. Im of the opinion that the 3 is kept very simple, yet practical in design. I like that and it was a major selling point for me. I run a small tv repair shop where I live and Im just "tired " of "gadgetry" on electronics and everything else. So , believe me when I say that just minor changes to the "bling stuff are trivial in my mind and should not be a deal killer. Its a HUMMER! The 3 doesnt have the power of the big ones, but man, its still a sweet ride.- Mark ps I have had a rear wiper on the last 4 vehicles that I've owned and cannot remember using that function even once-rock on boys
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