OK, like many Fiat owners my wiper linkage bar has fallen off....again!!

So I thought to fix it once and for all i'd take off the arm (quite easily) remove the spindle and look at how easy or possible it would be to fit some sort of split pin or other device to hold the bar in place.....

Any ideas how to easily remove the spidle? There is a washer on top of the spindle keeping the bottom bar in place..It's one of those type that has cuts around the inner circle and when puched into place "pops" up to grip the spindle....

I don't want to damage anything so i'm reluctant to use a hammer....

Any tips would be great..
Drac

Can't help you with this. However you might like to look at the beefed up replacement unit on the 'Wipex' website. Good luck!

Just buy the aftermarket Linkage kit. It snaps into place and allegedly is better than the OEM part. Much easier to do it that way

Lookin around £40 for the kit.

I had the same problem a while back. When I bought my car it only had one wiper arm! I bought http://cgi.ebay.ie/PUSH-ROD-SET-BLADES-FIAT-DOBLO-WIPER-MOTOR-LINKAGE_W0QQitemZ200387425717QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2ea80575b5 and I must admit I highly recommend them. Exceeded my expectations.

The arms just snap on. I cleaned the links up with wire brush attachment for the drill and then put some vasaline on them. Then simply snap on the arm.


Rusty links


Cleaned up with new arms

The wipers now perform excellently, honestly. The blade wipers are perfect and the action is silent.

Hope this helps!

Have just got same problem but how do you get into the linkage??

Sort of newbie to stilo

Remove it from the car, as a cheaper way of repair
you can then drill above the ball and fit the bars back into
place with a washer and cotter pin. Remember which bar
goes where because they are different lengths.

John

Hi all,

Not sure whether I should have started a new thread or not but there is loads on the same type of subject so probably not.

My driver side wiper decided to stop working today while I was driving to work, I haven't looked yet but I'm sure it's the wiper linkage as the same thing happened about a year ago. And it has also happened to the passenger side about 2 months ago. This one I have used some wire to stop it from disconnecting. But now I think it's time to replace the linkage. Only problem is my knowledge of cars and their inner-workings are minimal at best.

I've seen a wiper linkage here http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SNAP-ON-PUSH-...CarParts_SM?hash=item2ea6ded009#ht_631wt_1165

Is that the correct one for a Mk 2 Punto? How difficult are they to fit? I've read minimad99's guide which is for a Stilo. Is the Punto exactly the same?

Anybody know?

From the auction page

"SNAP-ON PUSH RODS FOR THE FIAT PUNTO Mk2(1999 to 2005)"

Not sure how hard they are to fit, but i have some on there way to me so i shall find out today...if they arrive. Will let you know how it goes

That's the one

easy to fit.

Ok thanks, i'll order them today and give it a go. Hopefully my hands don't freeze in the process..

Razar said:

Ok thanks, i'll order them today and give it a go. Hopefully my hands don't freeze in the process..

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yeah not the time of year I would want to be doing anything on my car lol