Loud Wipers????
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Loud Wipers????
Does anyone else find their wipers on the e500/sport to be extremly loud- even when their is plenty of ater on the windshield?
Not the motor- but the "drag" over the glass?
and did anyone figure out a way to correct this?
Not the motor- but the "drag" over the glass?
and did anyone figure out a way to correct this?
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I drove over 100 miles in the rain last weekend. My wipers were very loud...same problem - noise dragging over the windshield.
Hopefully someone will have an answer to provide relief from the annoyance.
Hopefully someone will have an answer to provide relief from the annoyance.
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From: singapore
2003e240
Same here. Complained to the dealer and he just 'polished' the but the noise is still there. I am asking that he change the wipers in my next visit. It is quiet on the first two sweeps but gets very noisy, skidding, jummping over the glass after that.
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From: Oakville, Ont., Canada
2009 ML320 CDi Bluetec
Solved for me
Mine did same but after dealer repalced blades twice, all OK. Hard dubber used as standard amd that is too noisy (but lasts longer perhaps)/
Mike
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From: England
2012 CLS
I have driven my car for 4500 miles and complained about the noisy wipers from Day 1. See earlier posts.
Yesterday they were replaced by the dealer - AND WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!!
Simply get them changed - there's no design fault - mine are now blissfully quiet...............
Marc 777
E270CDI, Avantgarde, Silver, pano roof, 17" wheel upgrade, sports suspension, folding mirrors, split rear seats, full grey leather
Yesterday they were replaced by the dealer - AND WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!!
Simply get them changed - there's no design fault - mine are now blissfully quiet...............
Marc 777
E270CDI, Avantgarde, Silver, pano roof, 17" wheel upgrade, sports suspension, folding mirrors, split rear seats, full grey leather
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From: Oakville, Ont., Canada
2009 ML320 CDi Bluetec
Missing area
Originally posted by RJC
My wipers are quiet on my clk 500 but the drivers side is missing an area in the lower and middle section...anyone experience missing spots?
My wipers are quiet on my clk 500 but the drivers side is missing an area in the lower and middle section...anyone experience missing spots?
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Re: Missing area
Originally posted by mwillems
On my E320, left hand side of the windscreen, lower area - JUST where I look - is not cleaned properly on salty roads. It's design - even the 3rd set of blades does this.
Michael
On my E320, left hand side of the windscreen, lower area - JUST where I look - is not cleaned properly on salty roads. It's design - even the 3rd set of blades does this.
Michael
It could be the wiper arm needs replacing...needs more pressure against glass in that area???
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From: Oakville, Ont., Canada
2009 ML320 CDi Bluetec
Wiper
Originally posted by RJC
How about in the rain? It could be the wiper arm needs replacing...needs more pressure against glass in that area???
How about in the rain? It could be the wiper arm needs replacing...needs more pressure against glass in that area???
Anyone else driven an E320/E500 in Canada on salty roads where you need to spray to keep your window clean? Was your experience the same?
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From: Bal Harbour, FL
E500W '03, Porsche Cayman S '06
Aiming the water jets
I read an earlier post where someone mentioned
using a toothpick to aim the jets.
A sewing needle might also work well.
using a toothpick to aim the jets.
A sewing needle might also work well.
Last edited by jabo; Feb 16, 2003 at 10:25 AM.
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2009 ML320 CDi Bluetec
Aiming the jets
If I aim the jets elsewhere, some other area will beleft wiping dry. It's the entire design of jets/wipers/windscreen, I think. Only obvious when the roads are salty or very dirty and you need to spray to keep them clean.
Michael
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E500W '03, Porsche Cayman S '06
Yes, I've notcied that too
We have regular snow and salt here in Chicago, and I have noticed this as well. I don't think we have it quite as severly though as you might in Canada. For what we get down here, the coverage seems adequate with the four nozzles distributing the spray.
Right after it snows though, the stuff that other cars kick up from the road keeps the windshield covered and forces you to frequently respray/wipe the windshield.
My only other remedy is to avoid following too closely.
Right after it snows though, the stuff that other cars kick up from the road keeps the windshield covered and forces you to frequently respray/wipe the windshield.
My only other remedy is to avoid following too closely.
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From: Lahore | Manama | Seattle
I have this problem with keeping the windshield clean, as well. And yes, my wipers are dreadfully loud. I have to keep spraying to get my windshield clean, but at times when it is not raining hard enough, I get this ugly half-circle of lines, that seems to freeze on the glass. I live in DC, and I know it is not because it is too cold. Besides, it only exists on the driver's side of the windshield.
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Originally posted by MadManAboutTown
Had mine replaced by the dealer when in for the motor mounts swap, now very quiet (both the engine and the wipers).
Had mine replaced by the dealer when in for the motor mounts swap, now very quiet (both the engine and the wipers).
Thanks
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2004 E500
Car was available from factory in mid-November with a distinct diesel sound from the engine while accelerating below 3500 RPM which is specifically addressed by an M-B service bulletin.
Wipers were rubbing hard on the driver's side at the top of the stroke; just the blades were replaced to by knowledge to correct this problem.
Wipers were rubbing hard on the driver's side at the top of the stroke; just the blades were replaced to by knowledge to correct this problem.
