Wiper Blade Replacement
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Wiper Blade Replacement
The wipers on my E500 need to be replaced. The blade is attached to a rubber arm. Anyone had any luck sliding new blades into the rubber arm? The dealer wants to sell me a new arm for $50.
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You might have a shot at getting them replaced for free?
TSB P-B-82.30/254 – JUN03 Windshield Wiper Blade Noisy; Model 211.065/070/076 up to VIN A218290 If you receive reports of rattling or rubbing from the wiper blades, replace both wiper blades.
TSB P-B-82.30/254 – JUN03 Windshield Wiper Blade Noisy; Model 211.065/070/076 up to VIN A218290 If you receive reports of rattling or rubbing from the wiper blades, replace both wiper blades.
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From: Hertfordshire, UK
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Originally Posted by konigstiger
You might have a shot at getting them replaced for free?
TSB P-B-82.30/254 – JUN03 Windshield Wiper Blade Noisy; Model 211.065/070/076 up to VIN A218290 If you receive reports of rattling or rubbing from the wiper blades, replace both wiper blades.
TSB P-B-82.30/254 – JUN03 Windshield Wiper Blade Noisy; Model 211.065/070/076 up to VIN A218290 If you receive reports of rattling or rubbing from the wiper blades, replace both wiper blades.
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The first time I used the wipers, I was not impressed. The blades were really noisy. First chance I got, I took both wipers off the car and washed them with dishwashing soap. A thorough cleaning was all I needed and now the wipers work much better.
However now my issue is that the "auto" mode of wiper seems to think that the windshield is wet all the time. I'm not sure if it is a defective sensor or not.
However now my issue is that the "auto" mode of wiper seems to think that the windshield is wet all the time. I'm not sure if it is a defective sensor or not.
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I wonder if this would work also:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1118806
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1118806
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'03 E500
Originally Posted by onpaws
I wonder if this would work also:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1118806
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1118806
Now my wipers are whisper quiet even when the windshield is bone dry. Total cost $14 + less than an hour of my time.
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Honda Accord
Originally Posted by rayray64105
I've had problems with my blades skipping and making godawful noises when the wipers are set to rain sensing mode. I followed pretty much the same steps as those in the link you posted to replace my inserts with those from a set of Michelin replacement blades. Only thing the writeup didn't mention is I found that the new inserts fit much tighter in the aero blade frame than the originals. So I spread a silicone lubricant in the grooves of the new inserts to get them to slide into the aero frames without binding.
Now my wipers are whisper quiet even when the windshield is bone dry. Total cost $14 + less than an hour of my time.
Now my wipers are whisper quiet even when the windshield is bone dry. Total cost $14 + less than an hour of my time.
I used Lexor Type A inserts I got a Wal-Mart for very little money. These inserts are very narrow at the top and slide easily into the blade assembly. I doubt they are the greatest rubber, but for a few bucks, I can easily change them often.
I haven't even bothered asking at the dealership how much they want for the wiper blades. I saw some at Discount Auto parts once that are a Bosch replacement for the aero blades, and they wanted approx. $60 for the set of two blades. Anyone know how much the dealer is asking?
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2003 E320
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Just like rayray said, the wiper blade can be taken apart and new inserts can be fitted. I am pretty sure that they are not selling us inserts because they make more money selling us the whole blade. I realized this problem when I got the car and saw the wipers and was happy to see the clubb5 post showing me how to circumvent having to buy the whole blade. The dealer did bend my wiper arm, and that did take care of my chattering problem, because my wipers would chatter even with the Lexor inserts. My results may have been different if I had gotten the Michelin or some other silicone rubber insert to fit by lubing up the track like rayray did. So thanks for the idea rayray!
I wrote a description of how to take apart the blade in the following post
http://www.mbnz.org/forums/forums/th...osts=11&fid=18
I wrote a description of how to take apart the blade in the following post
http://www.mbnz.org/forums/forums/th...osts=11&fid=18
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Originally Posted by X72
Anyone know how much the dealer is asking?
William 2003 E320
William 2003 E320
Before you want a dealer to change inserts for you instead of a set of blades, remember that they charge about $100/labor. The next time I order parts from Rusty, I'll get a set of the Bosch Aerotwin's.
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Originally Posted by BudC
Bosch Aerotwin's list for just under $75 and sells on the Internet for $36.72. http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com...rt=Wiper+Blade
Before you want a dealer to change inserts for you instead of a set of blades, remember that they charge about $100/labor. The next time I order parts from Rusty, I'll get a set of the Bosch Aerotwin's.
Before you want a dealer to change inserts for you instead of a set of blades, remember that they charge about $100/labor. The next time I order parts from Rusty, I'll get a set of the Bosch Aerotwin's.
I actually am more inclined to use a silicone rubber insert if I can get one to fit. I really wish I could use the Bosch Micro Edge Excel. I love those blades. I think that they have way better rubber than what comes in the Aero blades.
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From: KCMO
'03 E500
Originally Posted by BudC
Bosch Aerotwin's list for just under $75 and sells on the Internet for $36.72.
$36 for a set isn't bad if they're good blades. Or are they just the same as the originals?
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From: fl
1992 500E, 2006 E500, 2007 GL 450
thanks for post. 1000 miles on my E500 and wipers judder. cleaned the windshield with alcohol several times. tried diswashing liquid on wipers. tried formula 303 as well to no avail. will return to dealer for replacement when I have some time.
