Another Wiper Thread
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Another Wiper Thread
Happy new year everyone!
I know. There are bunch of threads about people complaining about the wiper chatter and skipping on GLEs. Well, let me add the Auto wiper function sucks as well on top of the wiper chatter.
It's been raining a lot lately here in Northern California so I had to use the dreaded wiper constantly and it's driving me CRAZY!
My wife, who loves this car even said this is unacceptable.
The wiper blade was just replaced couple of weeks ago by the dealership when I was there for a recall fix. Driving in rain today, it was same or worse than before so having a new wiper blade does not solve this issue.
Oh, and using the Auto setting, why the HELL does it move so fast when there is barely any rain? I mean, it's misting and there's hardly any moisture on the windshield yet the wiper is going crazy! This of course makes the chatter even worse as there is less water.
I think taking the car to the dealership isn't going to solve this issue. So any suggestions on how to fix this please before I pull rest of my hair out!
I know. There are bunch of threads about people complaining about the wiper chatter and skipping on GLEs. Well, let me add the Auto wiper function sucks as well on top of the wiper chatter.
It's been raining a lot lately here in Northern California so I had to use the dreaded wiper constantly and it's driving me CRAZY!
My wife, who loves this car even said this is unacceptable.The wiper blade was just replaced couple of weeks ago by the dealership when I was there for a recall fix. Driving in rain today, it was same or worse than before so having a new wiper blade does not solve this issue.
Oh, and using the Auto setting, why the HELL does it move so fast when there is barely any rain? I mean, it's misting and there's hardly any moisture on the windshield yet the wiper is going crazy! This of course makes the chatter even worse as there is less water.
I think taking the car to the dealership isn't going to solve this issue. So any suggestions on how to fix this please before I pull rest of my hair out!
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Settings
There are four settings on the wiper stalk. Off, plus three "rain-sensing" positions.
Each is faster and more sensitive to water on the windshield.
Have you tried the various settings?
Edit: I characterize the highest setting actions as "Frenzied." It seems amazing that the whole assembly doesn't just fly off!
I think that even the lowest setting will go Frenzied on it's own if the rain is torrential enough. (I'd call the regular action on low as "Leisurely.")
So, if you have the stalk set appropriately and it's always Frenzied, you have a fault.
Each is faster and more sensitive to water on the windshield.
Have you tried the various settings?
Edit: I characterize the highest setting actions as "Frenzied." It seems amazing that the whole assembly doesn't just fly off!
I think that even the lowest setting will go Frenzied on it's own if the rain is torrential enough. (I'd call the regular action on low as "Leisurely.")
So, if you have the stalk set appropriately and it's always Frenzied, you have a fault.
Last edited by mikapen; Dec 31, 2022 at 12:38 PM. Reason: Frenzied
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There are four settings on the wiper stalk. Off, plus three "rain-sensing" positions.
Each is faster and more sensitive to water on the windshield.
Have you tried the various settings?
Edit: I characterize the highest setting actions as "Frenzied." It seems amazing that the whole assembly doesn't just fly off!
I think that even the lowest setting will go Frenzied on it's own if the rain is torrential enough. (I'd call the regular action on low as "Leisurely.")
So, if you have the stalk set appropriately and it's always Frenzied, you have a fault.
Each is faster and more sensitive to water on the windshield.
Have you tried the various settings?
Edit: I characterize the highest setting actions as "Frenzied." It seems amazing that the whole assembly doesn't just fly off!
I think that even the lowest setting will go Frenzied on it's own if the rain is torrential enough. (I'd call the regular action on low as "Leisurely.")
So, if you have the stalk set appropriately and it's always Frenzied, you have a fault.
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Instead of ordering the Aliexpress wipers (to eliminate the skipping and noise), I opted to purchase a set of these Gooyear Assurance Weather Ready Wiper Blades, 26 inch and 22 inch Set from Amazon.
The Aliexpress ones would have taken almost a month to receive and I couldn't wait that long.
Hopefully these will fit on my GLE.
The Aliexpress ones would have taken almost a month to receive and I couldn't wait that long.
Hopefully these will fit on my GLE.
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Let us know if they do work, as it'd be great to have alternatives. I just replaced my fronts today with OE and the rear with a Bosch.
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Unfortunately, Amazon pushed the delivery date to early February so I cancelled the order. Don't want to wait a month to try it.
I'll pick up the Michelin wipers from Costco tomorrow to see if they fit. If not, it's an easy return.
I'll pick up the Michelin wipers from Costco tomorrow to see if they fit. If not, it's an easy return.
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The wipers will speed up even on the lowest setting if the rain sensor recognizes more rain drops on the windshield but then it will slow down again as needed. Same as every other MB or our BMW...
No noise or issues with our wipers although I find them inferior compared to the Magic Vision Control wipers we had on our other cars.
No noise or issues with our wipers although I find them inferior compared to the Magic Vision Control wipers we had on our other cars.
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I wonder if this is the cause of the wiper noise/chatter issue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0I-...annel=2CarPros
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0I-...annel=2CarPros
The easiest diagnostic would be to decide if the wipers chatter in both directions, or just in one. If it chatters in one direction, then adjusting against that direction can help.
If it chatters in both directions, twisting the shaft won't help.
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Oh, and using the Auto setting, why the HELL does it move so fast when there is barely any rain? I mean, it's misting and there's hardly any moisture on the windshield yet the wiper is going crazy! This of course makes the chatter even worse as there is less water.
I think taking the car to the dealership isn't going to solve this issue. So any suggestions on how to fix this please before I pull rest of my hair out!
I think taking the car to the dealership isn't going to solve this issue. So any suggestions on how to fix this please before I pull rest of my hair out!
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I wonder if this is the cause of the wiper noise/chatter issue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0I-...annel=2CarPros
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0I-...annel=2CarPros
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If the cause is indeed misaligned arms, then this is a quality control problem plain and simple. It’s just another one in a car filled with issues. The fact that dealerships can’t fix it either says a lot about the general lack of research and/or concern; no one at MB even knows what’s wrong. I’m not about to put pliers to my wipers but I’ll tell MB it’s broken again and again so their brainless cadre will just blindly give me new blades every year knowing it won’t fix it.
I wonder if this is the cause of the wiper noise/chatter issue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0I-...annel=2CarPros
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0I-...annel=2CarPros
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If the cause is indeed misaligned arms, then this is a quality control problem plain and simple. It’s just another one in a car filled with issues. The fact that dealerships can’t fix it either says a lot about the general lack of research and/or concern; no one at MB even knows what’s wrong. I’m not about to put pliers to my wipers but I’ll tell MB it’s broken again and again so their brainless cadre will just blindly give me new blades every year knowing it won’t fix it.
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I was reading through the comments of that video and one comment sounded more reasonable.. Commenter was saying the rubber on the blades could just have stiffened up in the wrong position if your car isnt design to lift the blades off the glass whenever the wiper is parked.
That sounds more plausible for people who are having issues with their new cars. I've also had experiences with new wipers in general that skipped until I just left the wipers on full speed for a little while.
That sounds more plausible for people who are having issues with their new cars. I've also had experiences with new wipers in general that skipped until I just left the wipers on full speed for a little while.
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To those who are still under 1 yr of ownership make sure to get your free wiper replacement from the dealer especially if you have the magic vision wipers. Just tell them it is skipping like what you are experiencing they will replace it for you for free. Saves you $300.
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Are there any aftermarket magic vision wiper blades you guys know off or just forward to the MB dealer and accept the reality you are handcuffed for wiper blades from them?
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I wonder how many complaints it will take to get MB to move their **** and recall/fix this ****. During one of our first long distance trips, I had to shut it off and depended on the RainX. Guess what, someone said it could be because I used RainX. 
I remember when a new product was introduced, we took all the feedback from field/sale engineers seriously and fixed issues that didn't get caught during qualification tests and production tests. I would think MB lurk forums like this. What a shame!
I remember when a new product was introduced, we took all the feedback from field/sale engineers seriously and fixed issues that didn't get caught during qualification tests and production tests. I would think MB lurk forums like this. What a shame!
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I agree. We shouldn’t have to be resorting to gimmicks for visibility.
This is worthy of another NHTSA complaint because it’s obvious MB is either too dumb to design and/or assemble it correctly or just doesn’t care.
This is worthy of another NHTSA complaint because it’s obvious MB is either too dumb to design and/or assemble it correctly or just doesn’t care.
