G63 Windshield Wipers Sticking
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2022 S580 / 2020 911 4S
G63 Windshield Wipers Sticking
Hey guys,
I have a 2021 G63 and I’m getting some stuttering from the driver-side (left) wiper at the lowest intermittent setting. At higher speeds it’s completely smooth.
So far I’ve tried:
At this point I’m wondering if the windshield needs a proper glass polish. I bought the car used with ~36k miles, so it’s possible the glass has some mineral etching or embedded contamination from (possibly) sitting outside that clay/IPA isn’t addressing.
Has anyone dealt with this on a G-Wagen and found a solution?
Appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
I have a 2021 G63 and I’m getting some stuttering from the driver-side (left) wiper at the lowest intermittent setting. At higher speeds it’s completely smooth.
So far I’ve tried:
- Clay bar the windshield
- Wiped down the glass and wiper blades with IPA (91% diluted ~50/50 with water)
- Finished with a ceramic quick detailer on the glass
At this point I’m wondering if the windshield needs a proper glass polish. I bought the car used with ~36k miles, so it’s possible the glass has some mineral etching or embedded contamination from (possibly) sitting outside that clay/IPA isn’t addressing.
Has anyone dealt with this on a G-Wagen and found a solution?
Appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
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My 2025 wipers stutter on occasion. Dealer swapped them out, and they might be a little better but still stutter or chatter now and then. My windshield is ultra clean, like your. And that might be the problem I'm thinking. The rubber blades and the squeaky clean glass causes the blades to stutter, chatter, jump.....whatever the proper terminology is.
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From: Bel Air
'24 G63; '25 McLaren GTS; '24 Emira V6 (manual); '15 SLS AMG GT Final Edition
I would suggest applying "WD-40 Specialist Silicone Lubricant" to your blades - NOT the regular WD-40. I use it on all my vehicles and they work like a charm. In addition to getting rid of annoying noises (both rattles and annoying squeaks while in operation), it also prolongs the life span of the blades ensuring smooth operation. You can Google the term and find the product on Amazon and pretty much every hardware store.
Just doublecheck you're NOT applying the ordinary WD-40 lubricant as that can ruin your blades as it is not water soluble and would gunk up the wipers' operation. Hope this helps.
Just doublecheck you're NOT applying the ordinary WD-40 lubricant as that can ruin your blades as it is not water soluble and would gunk up the wipers' operation. Hope this helps.
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What was the result of new blades? See a bunch of stuff addressed other than the actual item of issue. You bought used, so all these things should just get replaced to start anew for a few bucks. Many times all the extra crap people apply to windshields make the wipers work worse. Consider when something is squeaky clean, that there is a lot of friction. Then consider many of the chemicals used are incompatible with each other and the rubber. Ever use rainx back in the day, as soon as the wipers were used because the rainx couldn't keep up, you had to clean and reapply the rainx. Wipers on chemicals doesn't work and "lubing" rubber that should already be properly impregnated is just a bandaid. There should be nothing required to make the wipers silent other than the wipers and the glass. In my experience, a clean windshield and high quality rubber are the solutions. I dont have a g but recently on an lx when I replaced the blades, they squeak when the glass is too dry and it is directly related to the poor quality aftermarket inserts I used this time. I'll go back to oem proper rubber inserts in the spring.
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Hey guys,
I have a 2021 G63 and I’m getting some stuttering from the driver-side (left) wiper at the lowest intermittent setting. At higher speeds it’s completely smooth.
So far I’ve tried:
At this point I’m wondering if the windshield needs a proper glass polish. I bought the car used with ~36k miles, so it’s possible the glass has some mineral etching or embedded contamination from (possibly) sitting outside that clay/IPA isn’t addressing.
Has anyone dealt with this on a G-Wagen and found a solution?
Appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
I have a 2021 G63 and I’m getting some stuttering from the driver-side (left) wiper at the lowest intermittent setting. At higher speeds it’s completely smooth.
So far I’ve tried:
- Clay bar the windshield
- Wiped down the glass and wiper blades with IPA (91% diluted ~50/50 with water)
- Finished with a ceramic quick detailer on the glass
At this point I’m wondering if the windshield needs a proper glass polish. I bought the car used with ~36k miles, so it’s possible the glass has some mineral etching or embedded contamination from (possibly) sitting outside that clay/IPA isn’t addressing.
Has anyone dealt with this on a G-Wagen and found a solution?
Appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
2024 G63, driver side wiper stutters on lowest speed only (first click) - works perfect on faster setting. I took the car to dealer, and they installed new blades. It worked for 5 minutes and then came right back. I called my SA yesterday, and she said they have to clean the windshield with a special product. I asked why that wasn't done when the new blades were installed and she did not have an answer. She did mention its a super common issue on the G63.
I also tried Rain X. I cleaned the windshield thoroughly, applied as directed, and that too worked for about 5 minutes.
I have a strong suspicion that the blade tension spring is way too tight. I tested tension on my wifes 2024 RR vs the G63 and you can feel the tension is a ton lighter on the RR. I have to take a closer look and see if that can be adjusted, I'll report back. Likely the "special treatment" the dealer wants to apply is a Rain x type lubricant which makes sense. You can test the theory easily. When you're in the first setting and you're getting chatter, hit the windshield cleaner button for a half sec so you get just a spurt of soap on the windshield and voila, chatter goes away for a few seconds/min. The issue is lubrication and possibly too much tension.
Working on mine this morning, I'll let you know how it goes.
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2025 G550
Hey guys,
I have a 2021 G63 and I’m getting some stuttering from the driver-side (left) wiper at the lowest intermittent setting. At higher speeds it’s completely smooth.
So far I’ve tried:
At this point I’m wondering if the windshield needs a proper glass polish. I bought the car used with ~36k miles, so it’s possible the glass has some mineral etching or embedded contamination from (possibly) sitting outside that clay/IPA isn’t addressing.
Has anyone dealt with this on a G-Wagen and found a solution?
Appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
I have a 2021 G63 and I’m getting some stuttering from the driver-side (left) wiper at the lowest intermittent setting. At higher speeds it’s completely smooth.
So far I’ve tried:
- Clay bar the windshield
- Wiped down the glass and wiper blades with IPA (91% diluted ~50/50 with water)
- Finished with a ceramic quick detailer on the glass
At this point I’m wondering if the windshield needs a proper glass polish. I bought the car used with ~36k miles, so it’s possible the glass has some mineral etching or embedded contamination from (possibly) sitting outside that clay/IPA isn’t addressing.
Has anyone dealt with this on a G-Wagen and found a solution?
Appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
https://windywipers.com
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AMG G63 ('24); Ferrari Roma ('24); Alfa Romeo 4C ('20); AMG C63 ('10)
Hi folks,
I would suggest going with @Ronin's recommendation above with "WD-40 Specialist Silicon Lubricant". He had recommended it to me about 3 years ago for my other vehicles even before I picked up my G63. Full disclosure - we found out our respective families were close friends after we both signed on to MBWorld platform - it's a small world after all...
Regular WD40 is petrol-based, while WD-40 Specialist Silicon Lubricant is not. I apply it religiously twice a year to each of my vehicles on all door and window trimmings, gaskets, hinges and wiper blades. It works like an absolute charm. Just make sure you wash both the windshield and the wipers (including blades) with warm soap and water so the formula would have a clean contact with the targeted area which should be completely dry. Thereafter, wipe off all the excess. Here's an Youtube video I found, but you can find plenty more there:
My Alfa 4C, for instance, is the King of Noises. I get rattles and noises from places I can't even locate. However, after each application, 99% of the noises magically disappear.
I know for DIY fixes, everyone has a different opinion. We also tend to overthink things when the solution is quite simple. This one, however, has worked for me on all of my cars for years.
Good luck, and stay safe!
I would suggest going with @Ronin's recommendation above with "WD-40 Specialist Silicon Lubricant". He had recommended it to me about 3 years ago for my other vehicles even before I picked up my G63. Full disclosure - we found out our respective families were close friends after we both signed on to MBWorld platform - it's a small world after all...
Regular WD40 is petrol-based, while WD-40 Specialist Silicon Lubricant is not. I apply it religiously twice a year to each of my vehicles on all door and window trimmings, gaskets, hinges and wiper blades. It works like an absolute charm. Just make sure you wash both the windshield and the wipers (including blades) with warm soap and water so the formula would have a clean contact with the targeted area which should be completely dry. Thereafter, wipe off all the excess. Here's an Youtube video I found, but you can find plenty more there:
My Alfa 4C, for instance, is the King of Noises. I get rattles and noises from places I can't even locate. However, after each application, 99% of the noises magically disappear.
I know for DIY fixes, everyone has a different opinion. We also tend to overthink things when the solution is quite simple. This one, however, has worked for me on all of my cars for years.
Good luck, and stay safe!
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This happens when the wiper blades are not at a 90 deg angle with the windshield even if the OEM blades are brand new. Inspect your wiper blades carefully at rest and once you identify the angle you can correct it with a slight bend of the metal arm of the wiper using a rubber coated pliers and that shoudl fix the issue
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The blades / arm need adjustment. Dealer has the 'tool' that measures the angle where the blade meets the glass at 'lowest / rest' and the 'highest / top' and make adjustments at both ends... no need to apply wd40 etc...
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I'm knee deep in dealing with this as we speak, in fact, the only reason I logged in here is to see if anyone found a solution before I try my hypothesis (below).
2024 G63, driver side wiper stutters on lowest speed only (first click) - works perfect on faster setting. I took the car to dealer, and they installed new blades. It worked for 5 minutes and then came right back. I called my SA yesterday, and she said they have to clean the windshield with a special product. I asked why that wasn't done when the new blades were installed and she did not have an answer. She did mention its a super common issue on the G63.
I also tried Rain X. I cleaned the windshield thoroughly, applied as directed, and that too worked for about 5 minutes.
I have a strong suspicion that the blade tension spring is way too tight. I tested tension on my wifes 2024 RR vs the G63 and you can feel the tension is a ton lighter on the RR. I have to take a closer look and see if that can be adjusted, I'll report back. Likely the "special treatment" the dealer wants to apply is a Rain x type lubricant which makes sense. You can test the theory easily. When you're in the first setting and you're getting chatter, hit the windshield cleaner button for a half sec so you get just a spurt of soap on the windshield and voila, chatter goes away for a few seconds/min. The issue is lubrication and possibly too much tension.
Working on mine this morning, I'll let you know how it goes.
2024 G63, driver side wiper stutters on lowest speed only (first click) - works perfect on faster setting. I took the car to dealer, and they installed new blades. It worked for 5 minutes and then came right back. I called my SA yesterday, and she said they have to clean the windshield with a special product. I asked why that wasn't done when the new blades were installed and she did not have an answer. She did mention its a super common issue on the G63.
I also tried Rain X. I cleaned the windshield thoroughly, applied as directed, and that too worked for about 5 minutes.
I have a strong suspicion that the blade tension spring is way too tight. I tested tension on my wifes 2024 RR vs the G63 and you can feel the tension is a ton lighter on the RR. I have to take a closer look and see if that can be adjusted, I'll report back. Likely the "special treatment" the dealer wants to apply is a Rain x type lubricant which makes sense. You can test the theory easily. When you're in the first setting and you're getting chatter, hit the windshield cleaner button for a half sec so you get just a spurt of soap on the windshield and voila, chatter goes away for a few seconds/min. The issue is lubrication and possibly too much tension.
Working on mine this morning, I'll let you know how it goes.
Vazha - Literally my exact issue. What was the outcome?
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2026 G63
Anyone else think the windshield washer fluid ejectors suck? They squirt like 4 random squirt gun type flows with no spread etc. it is awful. It doesn’t “spray” more so shoot like the jet on a hose spigot.
