Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Windshield Washer Hose: Customer Interest
Windshield Wipers - Squeak During Operation
NO: 08-05-97
GROUP: Electrical
DATE: Feb. 14, 1997
SUBJECT:
Squeak During Windshield Wiper Operation
MODELS:
1997 (AN) Dakota
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE NOV. 7, 1996 (MDH 1107XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Squeak is heard during windshield wiper operation when the wiper blades near the top of their travel (blade near the A pillar).
NOTE:
THE SQUEAK IS MORE PREVALENT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD AND COWL AREAS ARE DRY.
DIAGNOSIS:
Open the hood, then with the ignition key to the RUN position. Turn the windshield wipers ON "low" speed. Observe the left windshield washer hose
that feeds the left washer nozzle. The hose is visible through the cowl grille. If a squeak is heard when the wiper blade reaches or comes near the end of
its travel (blade near the A pillar) and the windshield washer hose for the left washer nozzle appears to be contacting the wiper linkage, perform the
following Repair Procedure. For a windshield wiper system squeaking condition other than described above such as a squeaking wiper linkage and pivot,
refer to the 1997 Dakota Service Manual (Publication No. 81-370-7110), Group 8K for component service.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves securing the left washer hose to the cowl grille with a tie strap.
1.
Remove the cowl to hood weatherstrip (Figure 1).
2.
Gently pry the cowl plenum screen/grille up enough to be able to slide your fingers between the cowl and grille.