2005 Mazda3 SP - One wiper not working?

*edit* It's a 2005 Mazda3 2.3SP, not a Speed. Ya'll probably knew that already, just wanted to clarify. *edit*

Today I'm driving to hockey practice and my left wiper blade shoots off the side of my windshield. Yesterday it was "clicking" as the blade hit the groove between the frame and the windshield, but today it just flew right off track.

Now when I turn on my blades, the left one "wiggles" about 1/2" each time the blades swipe, until it gets to that groove, and then it just wedges in there.

Has anybody else experienced this?

I tried Googling for information, but I pulled up exactly zip with regards to a Mazda 3 and potential issues or part #'s for replacement. I've been a lurker here for a while, and everybody seems to have pretty good info.

Also, I haven't been able to find any sort of Haynes or Chiltons or whatnot as far as repair on these models. I'm more of a DIY'er than a "pay someone else to fix it" type, so if anybody has info on where to find a manual such as that for these models I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!
 
it's possible the bolt that holds the wiper arm on the transmission is loose or stripped out. is it still under factory warranty?
 
Checked it out when I got home today from work. The nut was just loose on that wiper. Pop the cap, tighten it down, and bingo. Sorry for the false alarm, but TYVM for the feedback!
 

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