'06 Rio 5 Rear wiper

"BongoDrum" <BobgoDrumspamnot.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:

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> "Kia-Ed" <Kia-Ed.RemoveThis@America.com> wrote in message
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>> Anybody got a cheap source for a replacement blade for my '06 Rio 5
>> Rear wiper? No, it's not industry standard.
>>
>> K.E.
> ==
> I would check it's length and go to WalMart.


Read my post again. It's NOT industry standard.

K.E.
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"Kia-Ed" <Kia-Ed.DeleteThis@America.com> wrote in message
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> "BongoDrum" <BobgoDrumspamnot.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>> "Kia-Ed" <Kia-Ed.DeleteThis@America.com> wrote in message
>> news:Xns9A1FB47AE6194KiaEd@216.196.97.142...
>>> Anybody got a cheap source for a replacement blade for my '06 Rio 5
>>> Rear wiper? No, it's not industry standard.
>>>
>>> K.E.
>> ==
>> I would check it's length and go to WalMart.
>
>
> Read my post again. It's NOT industry standard.
>
> K.E.
WELL TRY YOUR LOCA KIA DEALER.
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"BongoDrum" <BobgoDrumspamnot DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote:

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> "Kia-Ed" <Kia-Ed DeleteThis @America.com> wrote in message
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>> "BongoDrum" <BobgoDrumspamnot DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote:
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>>>
>>> "Kia-Ed" <Kia-Ed DeleteThis @America.com> wrote in message
>>> news:Xns9A1FB47AE6194KiaEd@216.196.97.142...
>>>> Anybody got a cheap source for a replacement blade for my '06 Rio 5
>>>> Rear wiper? No, it's not industry standard.
>>>>
>>>> K.E.
>>> ==
>>> I would check it's length and go to WalMart.
>>
>>
>> Read my post again. It's NOT industry standard.
>>
>> K.E.
> WELL TRY YOUR LOCA KIA DEALER.


Read his post again, he said a CHEAP source.
This ain't rocket science friends. Just read the post, and respond.
His question is logical and on-topic.
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"Robert The Imp" <robertimp.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "BongoDrum" <BobgoDrumspamnot.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>>
>> "Kia-Ed" <Kia-Ed.DeleteThis@America.com> wrote in message
>> news:Xns9A21B336FB130KiaEd@216.196.97.142...
>>> "BongoDrum" <BobgoDrumspamnot.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Kia-Ed" <Kia-Ed.DeleteThis@America.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:Xns9A1FB47AE6194KiaEd@216.196.97.142...
>>>>> Anybody got a cheap source for a replacement blade for my '06 Rio 5
>>>>> Rear wiper? No, it's not industry standard.
>>>>>
>>>>> K.E.
>>>> ==
>>>> I would check it's length and go to WalMart.
>>>
>>>
>>> Read my post again. It's NOT industry standard.
>>>
>>> K.E.
>> WELL TRY YOUR LOCA KIA DEALER.
>
>
> Read his post again, he said a CHEAP source.
> This ain't rocket science friends. Just read the post, and respond.
> His question is logical and on-topic.
====
He just does not understand that his rear wiper is a standard blade it
attaches like all new blades all he needs is to find a 13 or 14 inch blade
at WalMart it will fit trust me and it's as cheap as you will find.
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"BongoDrum" <BobgoDrumspamnot RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote:

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> "Robert The Imp" <robertimp RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> "BongoDrum" <BobgoDrumspamnot RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote:
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>>>
>>> "Kia-Ed" <Kia-Ed RemoveThis @America.com> wrote in message
>>> news:Xns9A21B336FB130KiaEd@216.196.97.142...
>>>> "BongoDrum" <BobgoDrumspamnot RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote:
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>>>>>
>>>>> "Kia-Ed" <Kia-Ed RemoveThis @America.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:Xns9A1FB47AE6194KiaEd@216.196.97.142...
>>>>>> Anybody got a cheap source for a replacement blade for my '06 Rio
>>>>>> 5 Rear wiper? No, it's not industry standard.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> K.E.
>>>>> ==
>>>>> I would check it's length and go to WalMart.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Read my post again. It's NOT industry standard.
>>>>
>>>> K.E.
>>> WELL TRY YOUR LOCA KIA DEALER.
>>
>>
>> Read his post again, he said a CHEAP source.
>> This ain't rocket science friends. Just read the post, and respond.
>> His question is logical and on-topic.
> ====
> He just does not understand that his rear wiper is a standard blade it
> attaches like all new blades all he needs is to find a 13 or 14 inch
> blade at WalMart it will fit trust me and it's as cheap as you will
> find.


And what you do not understand is that I WENT to Wal-Mart, bought the
blade, and when I removed the original, realized it was NOT the same as
the replacement. Not even close. It is NOT standard. The front two
blades WERE standard, and I was able to easily replace them. I stated
that in my original message.

If this group is not the place to get simple replacement parts questions
answered, where SHOULD I be posting?
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Vic Garcia <VicGar007.RemoveThis@at-gmail.com> wrote:

> Kia-Ed wrote:
>> "BongoDrum" <BobgoDrumspamnot.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
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>>> "Robert The Imp" <robertimp.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:Xns9A238492CE725robertimp@216.196.97.142...
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>>>> "BongoDrum" <BobgoDrumspamnot.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> "Kia-Ed" <Kia-Ed.RemoveThis@America.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:Xns9A21B336FB130KiaEd@216.196.97.142...
>>>>>
>>>>>> "BongoDrum" <BobgoDrumspamnot.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Kia-Ed" <Kia-Ed.RemoveThis@America.com> wrote in message
>>>>>>> news:Xns9A1FB47AE6194KiaEd@216.196.97.142...
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Anybody got a cheap source for a replacement blade for my '06
>>>>>>>> Rio 5 Rear wiper? No, it's not industry standard.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> K.E.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> ==
>>>>>>> I would check it's length and go to WalMart.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Read my post again. It's NOT industry standard.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> K.E.
>>>>>>
>>>>> WELL TRY YOUR LOCA KIA DEALER.
>>>>>
>>>> Read his post again, he said a CHEAP source.
>>>> This ain't rocket science friends. Just read the post, and
>>>> respond. His question is logical and on-topic.
>>>>
>>> ====
>>> He just does not understand that his rear wiper is a standard blade
>>> it attaches like all new blades all he needs is to find a 13 or 14
>>> inch blade at WalMart it will fit trust me and it's as cheap as you
>>> will find.
>>>
>>
>>
>> And what you do not understand is that I WENT to Wal-Mart, bought the
>> blade, and when I removed the original, realized it was NOT the same
>> as the replacement. Not even close. It is NOT standard. The front
>> two blades WERE standard, and I was able to easily replace them. I
>> stated that in my original message.
>>
>> If this group is not the place to get simple replacement parts
>> questions answered, where SHOULD I be posting?
>>
> It's 13" and as close as Industry standard as possible, since there is
> not such thing as a standard for wipers,
> about any auto parts store will have it, now, if you are mechanically
> challenged, that's is another question.


Very simply, you are incorrect.

I went to an auto store, looked up the size - 13" - Purchased the
replacement blade, as well as the two for the front.

I got home, EASILY replaced the front two blades, and moved to the rear.
That blade came off differently, and was similar, but NOT THE SAME as
the front. The hook-shaped "stem" on which the blade is mounted was a
different thickness. The replacement blade would NOT fit.
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timl <tim.lapin DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes you are correct in your assertion that KIA uses non-standard blade
> sizes for its rear window. This goes for the armature as well. My
> Sorento has a non-standard rear blade, as I believe do the Rondo and
> Sportage as well.
>
> Life is too short to quibble over the price of a wiper.


Thank you. I appreciate your response.
I started this out as a simple question with no quibbling. I found
myself being treated like a bleeding idiot for suggesting what you have
just confirmed.

I'll stop by the local dealer and have him order me a new blade.

K.E.
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Vic Garcia <VicGar007.DeleteThis@at-gmail.com> wrote:

> Did you realize that with the new blade came 2 or 3 adapters to fit
> different arms ???
> Also the instructions pointed that, and have diagrams to help you
> install it.
>
> It's the same blade used on the Santa Fe, I had replaced mine 3 times
> already (03 Santy), not problems, remove the adapter in the new blade,
> fit the correct one, and you are ready to go.


Where, I ask, exactly WHERE did I imply that I couldn't read a simple
set of instructions?

Ok, for those of you that have one or two nagging little questions:
1) I noticed my rear wiper was streaking.
2) I inspected it and found that the rubber had pulled away from the
support structure of the blade. 3) I decided it needed replacement.
4) I went to Wal-Mart and looked up the correct sizes and options.
5) I decided to replace all three wipers.
6) I selected my three new blades.
7) I took them up front and paid for them.
I drove home.
9) I opened and installed the front two blades.
10) I opened the package for the rear blade.
11) I reviewed the contents.
12) I read the instructions.
13) I removed the original blade.
14) I realized the new one WOULD NOT FIT.
15) I tried it anyway - IT WOULD NOT FIT. No adapters would make up the
difference. The supporting arm is thicker.
16) I came into the house.
17) I posted my original question.

You say you're a Santa Fe owner. Well, a Santa Fe is NOT a RIO 5.

Just because you think I am an idiot doesn't mean you have to prove to
everyone that -YOU- are.
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"Kia-Ed" <Kia-Ed.DeleteThis@America.com> wrote in message
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> Vic Garcia <VicGar007.DeleteThis@at-gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Did you realize that with the new blade came 2 or 3 adapters to fit
>> different arms ???
>> Also the instructions pointed that, and have diagrams to help you
>> install it.
>>
>> It's the same blade used on the Santa Fe, I had replaced mine 3 times
>> already (03 Santy), not problems, remove the adapter in the new blade,
>> fit the correct one, and you are ready to go.
>
>
> Where, I ask, exactly WHERE did I imply that I couldn't read a simple
> set of instructions?
>
> Ok, for those of you that have one or two nagging little questions:
> 1) I noticed my rear wiper was streaking.
> 2) I inspected it and found that the rubber had pulled away from the
> support structure of the blade. 3) I decided it needed replacement.
> 4) I went to Wal-Mart and looked up the correct sizes and options.
> 5) I decided to replace all three wipers.
> 6) I selected my three new blades.
> 7) I took them up front and paid for them.
> I drove home.
> 9) I opened and installed the front two blades.
> 10) I opened the package for the rear blade.
> 11) I reviewed the contents.
> 12) I read the instructions.
> 13) I removed the original blade.
> 14) I realized the new one WOULD NOT FIT.
> 15) I tried it anyway - IT WOULD NOT FIT. No adapters would make up the
> difference. The supporting arm is thicker.
> 16) I came into the house.
> 17) I posted my original question.
>
> You say you're a Santa Fe owner. Well, a Santa Fe is NOT a RIO 5.
>
> Just because you think I am an idiot doesn't mean you have to prove to
> everyone that -YOU- are.
=====
Well you sure proved it. My God are you so hard up you can't afford one
simple Kia OEM wiper blade?
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"BongoDrum" <BobgoDrumspamnot RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> "Kia-Ed" <Kia-Ed RemoveThis @America.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns9A24A357C92AEKiaEd@216.196.97.142...
>> Vic Garcia <VicGar007 RemoveThis @at-gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Did you realize that with the new blade came 2 or 3 adapters to fit
>>> different arms ???
>>> Also the instructions pointed that, and have diagrams to help you
>>> install it.
>>>
>>> It's the same blade used on the Santa Fe, I had replaced mine 3
>>> times already (03 Santy), not problems, remove the adapter in the
>>> new blade, fit the correct one, and you are ready to go.
>>
>>
>> Where, I ask, exactly WHERE did I imply that I couldn't read a simple
>> set of instructions?
>>
>> Ok, for those of you that have one or two nagging little questions:
>> 1) I noticed my rear wiper was streaking.
>> 2) I inspected it and found that the rubber had pulled away from the
>> support structure of the blade. 3) I decided it needed replacement.
>> 4) I went to Wal-Mart and looked up the correct sizes and options.
>> 5) I decided to replace all three wipers.
>> 6) I selected my three new blades.
>> 7) I took them up front and paid for them.
>> I drove home.
>> 9) I opened and installed the front two blades.
>> 10) I opened the package for the rear blade.
>> 11) I reviewed the contents.
>> 12) I read the instructions.
>> 13) I removed the original blade.
>> 14) I realized the new one WOULD NOT FIT.
>> 15) I tried it anyway - IT WOULD NOT FIT. No adapters would make up
>> the difference. The supporting arm is thicker.
>> 16) I came into the house.
>> 17) I posted my original question.
>>
>> You say you're a Santa Fe owner. Well, a Santa Fe is NOT a RIO 5.
>>
>> Just because you think I am an idiot doesn't mean you have to prove
>> to everyone that -YOU- are.
> =====
> Well you sure proved it. My God are you so hard up you can't
> afford one simple Kia OEM wiper blade?



All I was asking for was an inexpensive place to buy a replacement.
You're the one that made a Federal case out of it.
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"Kia-Ed" <Kia-Ed.RemoveThis@America.com> wrote in message
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> "BongoDrum" <BobgoDrumspamnot.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> "Kia-Ed" <Kia-Ed.RemoveThis@America.com> wrote in message
>> news:Xns9A24A357C92AEKiaEd@216.196.97.142...
>>> Vic Garcia <VicGar007.RemoveThis@at-gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Did you realize that with the new blade came 2 or 3 adapters to fit
>>>> different arms ???
>>>> Also the instructions pointed that, and have diagrams to help you
>>>> install it.
>>>>
>>>> It's the same blade used on the Santa Fe, I had replaced mine 3
>>>> times already (03 Santy), not problems, remove the adapter in the
>>>> new blade, fit the correct one, and you are ready to go.
>>>
>>>
>>> Where, I ask, exactly WHERE did I imply that I couldn't read a simple
>>> set of instructions?
>>>
>>> Ok, for those of you that have one or two nagging little questions:
>>> 1) I noticed my rear wiper was streaking.
>>> 2) I inspected it and found that the rubber had pulled away from the
>>> support structure of the blade. 3) I decided it needed replacement.
>>> 4) I went to Wal-Mart and looked up the correct sizes and options.
>>> 5) I decided to replace all three wipers.
>>> 6) I selected my three new blades.
>>> 7) I took them up front and paid for them.
>>> I drove home.
>>> 9) I opened and installed the front two blades.
>>> 10) I opened the package for the rear blade.
>>> 11) I reviewed the contents.
>>> 12) I read the instructions.
>>> 13) I removed the original blade.
>>> 14) I realized the new one WOULD NOT FIT.
>>> 15) I tried it anyway - IT WOULD NOT FIT. No adapters would make up
>>> the difference. The supporting arm is thicker.
>>> 16) I came into the house.
>>> 17) I posted my original question.
>>>
>>> You say you're a Santa Fe owner. Well, a Santa Fe is NOT a RIO 5.
>>>
>>> Just because you think I am an idiot doesn't mean you have to prove
>>> to everyone that -YOU- are.
>> =====
>> Well you sure proved it. My God are you so hard up you can't
>> afford one simple Kia OEM wiper blade?
>
>
>
> All I was asking for was an inexpensive place to buy a replacement.
> You're the one that made a Federal case out of it.
====
Just tell us where to send you some money. You sure must need help.
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"BongoDrum" <BobgoDrumspamnot.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> "Kia-Ed" <Kia-Ed.RemoveThis@America.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns9A25B5C7379D0KiaEd@216.196.97.142...
>> "BongoDrum" <BobgoDrumspamnot.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> "Kia-Ed" <Kia-Ed.RemoveThis@America.com> wrote in message
>>> news:Xns9A24A357C92AEKiaEd@216.196.97.142...
>>>> Vic Garcia <VicGar007.RemoveThis@at-gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Did you realize that with the new blade came 2 or 3 adapters to
>>>>> fit different arms ???
>>>>> Also the instructions pointed that, and have diagrams to help you
>>>>> install it.
>>>>>
>>>>> It's the same blade used on the Santa Fe, I had replaced mine 3
>>>>> times already (03 Santy), not problems, remove the adapter in the
>>>>> new blade, fit the correct one, and you are ready to go.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Where, I ask, exactly WHERE did I imply that I couldn't read a
>>>> simple set of instructions?
>>>>
>>>> Ok, for those of you that have one or two nagging little questions:
>>>> 1) I noticed my rear wiper was streaking.
>>>> 2) I inspected it and found that the rubber had pulled away from
>>>> the support structure of the blade. 3) I decided it needed
>>>> replacement. 4) I went to Wal-Mart and looked up the correct sizes
>>>> and options. 5) I decided to replace all three wipers.
>>>> 6) I selected my three new blades.
>>>> 7) I took them up front and paid for them.
>>>> I drove home.
>>>> 9) I opened and installed the front two blades.
>>>> 10) I opened the package for the rear blade.
>>>> 11) I reviewed the contents.
>>>> 12) I read the instructions.
>>>> 13) I removed the original blade.
>>>> 14) I realized the new one WOULD NOT FIT.
>>>> 15) I tried it anyway - IT WOULD NOT FIT. No adapters would make
>>>> up the difference. The supporting arm is thicker.
>>>> 16) I came into the house.
>>>> 17) I posted my original question.
>>>>
>>>> You say you're a Santa Fe owner. Well, a Santa Fe is NOT a RIO 5.
>>>>
>>>> Just because you think I am an idiot doesn't mean you have to prove
>>>> to everyone that -YOU- are.
>>> =====
>>> Well you sure proved it. My God are you so hard up you can't
>>> afford one simple Kia OEM wiper blade?
>>
>>
>>
>> All I was asking for was an inexpensive place to buy a replacement.
>> You're the one that made a Federal case out of it.
> ====
> Just tell us where to send you some money. You sure must need help.


I'll gladly take whatever money you're stupid enough to send.
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