Windshield wipers

1999 CADILLAC ELDORADO
98,500 MILES
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WALLYTRYING
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I purchased new top of the line wiper blades, they started to " Chatter" while wiping , I them exchained them for a different brand, they still "Chatter". I then had the wiper motor replaced, they still " Chatter". I cleaned the windshield with alcohol, they still "Chatter", can you please help me with this problem ? The windshield has Rain-X on it from car washes, and also in the cleaner tank.
May 30, 2013 at 4:44 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Are you replacing arm or just blade? if just blade problem in arm spring is weak
May 31, 2013 at 8:23 AM
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WALLYTRYING
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Thank you for your response, I did not replace the arms, only the blades and motor that was very expensive and really didn't need replaced. I didn't have any "Chatter" problem with the old blades , I cannot understand how the arms became defective, just from changing the blades. Thank you for your help, I will now change the arms too.
May 31, 2013 at 2:32 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Old blades not much grip newer blades have drag on windshield. OEM arms spring weakens over time can't hold blade to glass
Jun 2, 2013 at 3:31 PM
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