Crappy Windshield Wipers
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From: DFW
Funny you should ask....
It was raining in Dallas this morning, so I thought "Cool, get to check out the automatic wiper function". Well, that part works, but after about 15 minutes I started noticing a black streak in the center of the windshield where the driver's side blade stops its' motion. It's like the rubber was wearing off, or some oily residue was coming off. Looks like someone took a grease pencil and drew a line down the windshield.
I'm gonna look at it tonight, but I was thinking about replacing the stock pieces with some silicon blades.
I'm gonna look at it tonight, but I was thinking about replacing the stock pieces with some silicon blades.
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From: Massachusetts
2007 BMW 328xi sedan
My passenger side chatters a lot, I think it may be due to the angle of the blade and it might be resolved by bending the arm slightly. I get squeal occasionally during light rain only and when the system is on the intermittant setting. I am leaving the "adjusting" to the dealer, but its looking more like they probably won't have the time to get to it due to the length of my "Laundry List" for service "A".
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From: All Around Dallas-Fort Worth
2002 C230K, 2001 Audi TT 225 Coupe
Wiper Problems
Chattering is prob common to all wipers - but try Formula 303 Wipes for Wipers. Also try cleaning them with whatever you are using on the black trim - it may work. I use Zaino tire treatment on the black surfaces and rubber and it seems to work well.
If that doesn't work, have dealer replace them - that's what the warranty is for -- at least, with Audi, if you complain, you get it -- even floor mats.
If that doesn't work, have dealer replace them - that's what the warranty is for -- at least, with Audi, if you complain, you get it -- even floor mats.
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From: All Around Dallas-Fort Worth
2002 C230K, 2001 Audi TT 225 Coupe
Agree with Rain X
Used it on windshield and it does help wipers, also use it in the washer fluid -- but you need to put it on once in a while. Use it after you use Stoner's to clean your glass. .
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From: Nashua, NH
2008 VW GTI
Originally posted by C230Komp
I just "Rain-X'd" my windshield last weekend. Doesn't seem to have made any difference. Besides the black streak I described above, I'm getting the chatter on the passenger side as well.
I just "Rain-X'd" my windshield last weekend. Doesn't seem to have made any difference. Besides the black streak I described above, I'm getting the chatter on the passenger side as well.
Also, the factory MB washer fluid ruins the Rain-X effect. It cuts through it like it does Zaino. The stuff is like paint thinner.
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From: Ashburn, VA
'19 GLC 300, '19 TM3SR+
As far as windscreen cleaning is concerned - I'd say they are about the same as those on any of my previous/other cars, including Bimmers, Maxima, Volvo.
However, what really irritates me is that the driver side wiper doesn't go all the way to the A pillar, leaving a large area near the pillar unwiped... Anyone else noticed this?
However, what really irritates me is that the driver side wiper doesn't go all the way to the A pillar, leaving a large area near the pillar unwiped... Anyone else noticed this?
Last edited by vadim; May 3, 2002 at 08:51 PM.
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From: The Red Planet
09' BMW M3 E90
I have to disagree with you guy's on this one. I think this is the only car i had with great wiper blades. No streaks, no viberations no nothing. Cleans really good. I am happy with mine.
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From: Toledo, Ohio
wipers
I think the wipers do a fine job. I used Rain-x and the wipers started chattering. This didn't last long because of the windshield wiper fluid MB installed at the factory. I was first upset that I couldn't use Rain-x, but with the frequency of the wipers with the rain sensor I can do without. I would rather have the Rain-x, but then I would never want to use the rain sensor.
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From: Midwest
2002 C240
Two Words: Bon Ami
Explaination of why wipers don't work well
Bimmer has issued a service bulletin regarding the fix to noisy, or non optimal performance of wipers even though the blades appear new. Their solution was to use Bon Ami glass cleaner.
Bimmer has issued a service bulletin regarding the fix to noisy, or non optimal performance of wipers even though the blades appear new. Their solution was to use Bon Ami glass cleaner.
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From: Long Island, NY
c230 Coupe
do you guys all use the special MB window cleaner in your wipers, or can i just use the good old blue stuff? they have this complex description in the manual, saying you have to mix it and stuff. if i poured just straight up blue stuff in there will it hurt anything?
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From: Canada
The problem is unlikely to be your wiper blades. It is more likely to be a film on the window surface. Try running a clay bar on your glass surface to remove any grime. Ideally you should have minimal surface tension of water on the glass surface for wipers to work properly.
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From: All Around Dallas-Fort Worth
2002 C230K, 2001 Audi TT 225 Coupe
Window Cleaner
Have you tried a really good window cleaner like Stoner's or the one they sell at Restoration Hardware? Stoner's is great and should remove anythinkg on the surface. Try 303 Windshield wipes also.
