Wipers

PatSC23 · 02-05-2011, 10:35 AM

Did a search, many complaints but no suggeestions for Non-OE replacements. Who has replaced their crap OE wipers with something else and not had them skip at all? Which ones did you go with?

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jvanbrecht · 02-05-2011, 10:53 AM

Mine has Bosch Icons, not exactly crap.....

ZephyrAMG · 02-05-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jvanbrecht

Mine has Bosch Icons, not exactly crap.....

+1

PatSC23 · 02-05-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jvanbrecht

Mine has Bosch Icons, not exactly crap.....

U mean the stock ones are bosch icons or you replaced them?

ZephyrAMG · 02-05-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PatSC23

U mean the stock ones are bosch icons or you replaced them?

I don't remember stock but mine were replacement...

Yuille36 · 02-05-2011, 12:10 PM

I use Bosch wipers also.

jvanbrecht · 02-05-2011, 03:11 PM

They were on the car when I bought it, was a CPO, so mb may have replaced the original with Icons

PatSC23 · 03-07-2011, 11:37 AM

Thanks guys - I just went to Bosch site and looked for our car but that lead to no result.

Which size do we need? Im ordering online right now and dont have the manual.. thanks

jvanbrecht · 03-07-2011, 12:53 PM

I'm not sure that Bosch sells them branded as Bosch Icons directly to the public. I also went to look for replacements recently, and have not been able to find them. You will probably have to get them from MB, as they appear to be branded as an OEM MB part. I know they are Icons (at least on my car), because they are identical to what was on my wifes car (before she traded her car in 2 weeks ago), and I put those on her car.

PatSC23 · 03-07-2011, 12:56 PM

any feedback Zephyr?

Im going to dealer for service B thursday, but I hate buying anything through them. Id rather just get em on my own.

CELLryuu · 03-07-2011, 02:10 PM

I actually love my OE wipers. Best wipers of any car I have ever had. Mine is a 2011 so they may be different than previous years. Not to say that they may suck after a few months.

ZephyrAMG · 03-07-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PatSC23

any feedback Zephyr?

Im going to dealer for service B thursday, but I hate buying anything through them. Id rather just get em on my own.

Personally, I think you should go ahead and order OEM from dealer. I really can't remember but I am quite certain on my 2009 I made Bosche fit.

But for peace of mind get OEM. You will be glad when they go smooth...

EC C63 · 03-07-2011, 04:55 PM

If you want to go with Bosch, Icon's part number is 464 for OEM replacement for the C63.

vkam · 03-07-2011, 06:25 PM

I tried several brands from Canadian Tire for a winter season.
They claim that it fits, but it did't. Did not find anything yet.

PatSC23 · 03-08-2011, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by EC C63

If you want to go with Bosch, Icon's part number is 464 for OEM replacement for the C63.

Is the part no just 464? Or is there a full part no?

PatSC23 · 03-08-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CELLryuu

I actually love my OE wipers. Best wipers of any car I have ever had. Mine is a 2011 so they may be different than previous years. Not to say that they may suck after a few months.

Sounds like everyone likes theirs - I guess I got a bad one. My driver side one skips and it has for a while.

jvanbrecht · 03-08-2011, 10:00 AM

http://amzn.com/B002ZLCCG2 is the link for the 464's.

Like I said, my understanding is that the OEM ones are the Bosch Icons (based on the fact they are identical). If you don't like the OEM ones.. don't get teh Bosch ones.. but it may be that you got a bad wiper blade. Also note, since they are a wear and tear item, and are easily damaged by using them over things like ice and what not.. that could explain the performance on you're blades

PatSC23 · 03-08-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jvanbrecht

http://amzn.com/B002ZLCCG2 is the link for the 464's.

Like I said, my understanding is that the OEM ones are the Bosch Icons (based on the fact they are identical). If you don't like the OEM ones.. don't get teh Bosch ones.. but it may be that you got a bad wiper blade. Also note, since they are a wear and tear item, and are easily damaged by using them over things like ice and what not.. that could explain the performance on you're blades

thx - yea I think i got a bad one tbh - but its marred my opinion of the oem wipers. But since so many here swear by them ill give em anopther shot.

Thanks

Yuille36 · 03-08-2011, 10:20 AM

I personally think that Bosch is the OEM provider for Mercedes.

PatSC23 · 03-08-2011, 10:25 AM

Off topic - but looking at the reviews on Amazon, three out of four gave it five stars. One guy gave it 1 star.

1.0 out of 5 stars Do not work on 2009 Pontiac G6, December 30, 2010
By Larry Martin (Hamilton, OH USA)
"Despite Bosch saying the 462 and 464 ICON blades work on a 2009 Pontiac G6, they do not. The arm on this car does not have a hook as the video shows and the blade does not have a flip up piece, so back to the dealer."

I think his first problem was buying a car from a manufacturer that no longer exists - get used to parts not fitting!

ATL_MB · 03-08-2011, 03:33 PM

Just went through this myself. Bought the wipers from O'Reilly, took them home, they didn't fit. When I returned them, both O'Reilly and Advance said it was one week to 10 days to get the correct wipers, something like $25 for each. So I just went to the dealer and paid $52 for both wipers (they come in a set). So the price was about the same, and they came with a little sensor to tell me when they need replacing (I suppose not seeing through the windshield is not an obvious enough sign for some people).

-=Hot|Ice=- · 03-08-2011, 03:48 PM

That is weird. The M3 uses Bosche wipers. They work well. I wonder if they've changed the wipers for the refresh.

JonMBZ · 03-08-2011, 04:50 PM

MB has been using bosch for many years and they work quite well. Just use the OE replacements as you're likely to have a bad one.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 03-08-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JonMBZ

MB has been using bosch for many years and they work quite well. Just use the OE replacements as your likely to have a bad one.

Thanks for confirming. I found it a bit odd that a Premium segment German company wouldn't be using Bosch.

PatSC23 · 03-09-2011, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JonMBZ

MB has been using bosch for many years and they work quite well. Just use the OE replacements as you're likely to have a bad one.

I ordered the 464 Icons - so are these confirmed as the OE replacement?

02-05-2011, 12:10 PM	#6
Yuille36 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,841 Drives: 2010 C63 AMG	I use Bosch wipers also. __________________ It is never taken for granted that a commitment to speed and acceleration must be matched with an equivalent ambition when it comes time to stop

03-07-2011, 11:37 AM	#8
PatSC23 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,424 Drives: 2009 C63	Thanks guys - I just went to Bosch site and looked for our car but that lead to no result. Which size do we need? Im ordering online right now and dont have the manual.. thanks __________________ 2013 F10 M5 For sale - OEM C63 diffuser, two sets of AMG centercaps, OEM Chrome AMG plate frame- F10 M5 on the way Gone but not forgotten... 1998 Nissan Maxima SE 2000 E46 330ci 2002 E46 SMGII M3 2007 Range Rover Sport S/C 2009 C63

03-07-2011, 12:56 PM	#10
PatSC23 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,424 Drives: 2009 C63	any feedback Zephyr? Im going to dealer for service B thursday, but I hate buying anything through them. Id rather just get em on my own. __________________ 2013 F10 M5 For sale - OEM C63 diffuser, two sets of AMG centercaps, OEM Chrome AMG plate frame- F10 M5 on the way Gone but not forgotten... 1998 Nissan Maxima SE 2000 E46 330ci 2002 E46 SMGII M3 2007 Range Rover Sport S/C 2009 C63

03-07-2011, 06:25 PM	#14
vkam Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waterloo, On Posts: 88 Drives: 09 C63 K2	I tried several brands from Canadian Tire for a winter season. They claim that it fits, but it did't. Did not find anything yet. __________________ Kleeman ECU, headers Euro air boxes, Carbonio air filters Renntech (OS Giken) LSD Volk G25 rims RB two-piece rotors Seibon CF hood

03-08-2011, 10:20 AM	#19
Yuille36 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,841 Drives: 2010 C63 AMG	I personally think that Bosch is the OEM provider for Mercedes. __________________ It is never taken for granted that a commitment to speed and acceleration must be matched with an equivalent ambition when it comes time to stop

02-05-2011, 10:53 AM	#2
jvanbrecht MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,350 Drives: 09 C63	Mine has Bosch Icons, not exactly crap.....

02-05-2011, 03:11 PM	#7
jvanbrecht MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,350 Drives: 09 C63	They were on the car when I bought it, was a CPO, so mb may have replaced the original with Icons

03-07-2011, 12:53 PM	#9
jvanbrecht MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,350 Drives: 09 C63	I'm not sure that Bosch sells them branded as Bosch Icons directly to the public. I also went to look for replacements recently, and have not been able to find them. You will probably have to get them from MB, as they appear to be branded as an OEM MB part. I know they are Icons (at least on my car), because they are identical to what was on my wifes car (before she traded her car in 2 weeks ago), and I put those on her car.

03-07-2011, 02:10 PM	#11
CELLryuu Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 645 Drives: C63 AMG Coupe P31	I actually love my OE wipers. Best wipers of any car I have ever had. Mine is a 2011 so they may be different than previous years. Not to say that they may suck after a few months.

03-07-2011, 04:55 PM	#13
EC C63 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Think arctic Posts: 127 Drives: 2010 P31 Obsidian; 1990 ZX11	If you want to go with Bosch, Icon's part number is 464 for OEM replacement for the C63.

03-08-2011, 10:00 AM	#17
jvanbrecht MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,350 Drives: 09 C63	http://amzn.com/B002ZLCCG2 is the link for the 464's. Like I said, my understanding is that the OEM ones are the Bosch Icons (based on the fact they are identical). If you don't like the OEM ones.. don't get teh Bosch ones.. but it may be that you got a bad wiper blade. Also note, since they are a wear and tear item, and are easily damaged by using them over things like ice and what not.. that could explain the performance on you're blades

03-08-2011, 10:25 AM	#20
PatSC23 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,424 Drives: 2009 C63	Off topic - but looking at the reviews on Amazon, three out of four gave it five stars. One guy gave it 1 star. 1.0 out of 5 stars Do not work on 2009 Pontiac G6, December 30, 2010 By Larry Martin (Hamilton, OH USA) "Despite Bosch saying the 462 and 464 ICON blades work on a 2009 Pontiac G6, they do not. The arm on this car does not have a hook as the video shows and the blade does not have a flip up piece, so back to the dealer." I think his first problem was buying a car from a manufacturer that no longer exists - get used to parts not fitting! __________________ 2013 F10 M5 For sale - OEM C63 diffuser, two sets of AMG centercaps, OEM Chrome AMG plate frame- F10 M5 on the way Gone but not forgotten... 1998 Nissan Maxima SE 2000 E46 330ci 2002 E46 SMGII M3 2007 Range Rover Sport S/C 2009 C63

03-08-2011, 03:33 PM	#21
ATL_MB Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong/Atlanta Posts: 350 Drives: 2010 C63	Just went through this myself. Bought the wipers from O'Reilly, took them home, they didn't fit. When I returned them, both O'Reilly and Advance said it was one week to 10 days to get the correct wipers, something like $25 for each. So I just went to the dealer and paid $52 for both wipers (they come in a set). So the price was about the same, and they came with a little sensor to tell me when they need replacing (I suppose not seeing through the windshield is not an obvious enough sign for some people).

03-08-2011, 04:50 PM	#23
JonMBZ MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Posts: 2,067 Drives: 06 C55, 09 E350	MB has been using bosch for many years and they work quite well. Just use the OE replacements as you're likely to have a bad one. __________________ Resonator + Rear Cats Deleted Last edited by JonMBZ; 03-08-2011 at 07:28 PM.

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