Windshield Wipers
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2002 C240 - 2000 540iT
Windshield Wipers
I've read on this forum that OEM wiper blades are noisy... oh well, I can live with that. I'm experiencing a shudder as the driver side wiper reaches the end of it's sweep and begins to move in the other direction. The blade jumps of the windshield a few time before settling down. What should I do to remedy this problem?
Thank You,
Mark
Thank You,
Mark
Last edited by markseven; Dec 8, 2004 at 02:12 PM.
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Originally Posted by markseven
I've read on this forum that OEM wiper blades are noisy... oh well, I can live with that. I'm experiencing a shudder as the driver side wiper reaches the end of it's sweep and begins to move in the other direction. The blade jumps of the windshield a few time before settling down. What should I do to remedy this problem?
Thank You,
Mark
Thank You,
Mark
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Originally Posted by vadim
Try to clean the windshield with alcohol for a start. This should remove at least some deposits that may prompt chatter. How old are the blades?
Originally Posted by elchinocache
that usually only happens when i'm going more than 65mph?
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I suppose they should be covered. I would suggest upgrading to "Aero" wipers ('2005 style). They seem to wipe better than the "old" style wipers.
If you decide to upgrade using OEM parts, you will need new style wiper arms + blades.
As an alternative to OEM you can purchase blades similar to Aero, from Tirerack.com (search for "Valeo" wipers). This way you can use the original arms.
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/valeo/ultimate.jsp
If you decide to upgrade using OEM parts, you will need new style wiper arms + blades.
As an alternative to OEM you can purchase blades similar to Aero, from Tirerack.com (search for "Valeo" wipers). This way you can use the original arms.
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/valeo/ultimate.jsp
Last edited by vadim; Dec 9, 2004 at 01:23 AM.
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Originally Posted by vadim
I suppose they should be covered. I would suggest upgrading to "Aero" wipers ('2005 style). They seem to wipe better than the "old" style wipers.
As a matter of fact, if you do decide to upgrade, you can only purchase the blades from Tirerack.com (search for "Valeo" wipers), as '2005 wiper arms are quite pricey (to go OEM, you would need new style wiper arms + blades).
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/valeo/ultimate.jsp
As a matter of fact, if you do decide to upgrade, you can only purchase the blades from Tirerack.com (search for "Valeo" wipers), as '2005 wiper arms are quite pricey (to go OEM, you would need new style wiper arms + blades).
http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/valeo/ultimate.jsp
-Mark
