bamboopearl
12-01-2009, 05:02 PM
I have an '04 RX and was one of those that had problems with a sketchy rear wiper from the beginning. Had the blade replaced and then the arm (I scratched initials in the old one so I know they changed it) and it has functioned pretty well. I complained enough that I was getting the blade replaced under warranty while it lasted but now I'm well out of warranty.
I noticed that several online sites list Bosch and other aftermarket blades but none of these will attach to the OEM arm. Have I missed a TSB somewhere or am I just going to have to suck it up and pay the extortionate dealer price for a new blade.
Thanks in advance.
bamboopearl
penquinbum
12-04-2009, 11:57 AM
I have an '04 RX and was one of those that had problems with a sketchy rear wiper from the beginning. Had the blade replaced and then the arm (I scratched initials in the old one so I know they changed it) and it has functioned pretty well. I complained enough that I was getting the blade replaced under warranty while it lasted but now I'm well out of warranty.
I noticed that several online sites list Bosch and other aftermarket blades but none of these will attach to the OEM arm. Have I missed a TSB somewhere or am I just going to have to suck it up and pay the extortionate dealer price for a new blade.
Thanks in advance.
bamboopearl
I also have an RX330, and used to have an RX300. You might check that the rear wiper from a Toyota Highlander will work. I live in Canada, a fair distance from a Lexus store and find that the local Toyota dealer can handle about anything. It's gotten to the point that the service manager always checks to see if a Highlander part is compatible. The wiper might be compatible. If it is, you could also search out replacement parts for the Highlander.
Pyroisp09
12-13-2009, 09:21 AM
Hey Andrew, thanks for the heads-up on the Testors Guards Red paint Great find.
I really like the finished look of the S4 without the rear wipers. Well done.
I wonder if the S2 would look better without the rear wipers? Maybe when my rear wiper motor breaks, Ill do the delete.
Gabring09
12-30-2009, 06:24 PM
You gave credit to me for the idea of removing the rear wiper and the plug inserts. I need to "deflect" that credit to the originator of the idea for this approach - it was Jim Mayzurk of Dallas TX that did it originally. I saw the result at SITM about 2-3 years ago, and just copied his ideas I really love the cleaner look - and if you remove the wing, the view from inside the car is a totally new experience - ha. Jims done a lot of neat stuff to his silver GTS - look it over closely at SITM in 2010. Cheers,Gary Knox
Laois
01-01-2010, 01:28 PM
Hi Everyone,
My 400h 06 Makes an unusual "creek" when the brake is applied and the car has almost reached a stop or EVEN WHEN STOPPED???? Any ideas.
Thanks in advance
jeff618
11-28-2010, 07:52 AM
Sorry to bump an old thread but I'm sure this topic comes up every fall and spring...
Rear Wiper Blade For Lexus RX (https://www.wipers123.com/ExactFitRearIntegralBlade.php)
Rear Wiper Blade Installation Video (XX-A Roc Lock 2) (https://www.wipers123.com/wiper_blade_installation_videos.php)
Super easy once you see it done.