Wipers
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Wipers
Yesterday was the first heavy rain here in Northern CA. I couldn't help but noticed the wipers are too loud. It sounded like they are ready to be replaced. I realize they are new but the driver side makes a squeaking sound when it gets to the end of the cycle. I guess I expected better quality from a MB part. In addition, I wish there was a way to override the rain sensor. I don't like the intermittent wiping. Sometimes it wipes even if there is not much rain on the windshield. I prefer the manual controlled intermittent wiping (IMO). Any comments?
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Mine are whisper quiet. As so far as the rain sensor is concerned you can do a manual intermittent by leaving the wipers off and when you want them just tap on the washer tap enough to start them or, turn them on and then off.
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if u dont have rain sensor as an option like me, im sure there is no adjustment on the stalk just a factory set timming, unless i haveent found it yet.
Even more annoying when u would even get a adjustable timing option on a £6000 car
Even more annoying when u would even get a adjustable timing option on a £6000 car
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Originally Posted by sosh
Mine are whisper quiet. As so far as the rain sensor is concerned you can do a manual intermittent by leaving the wipers off and when you want them just tap on the washer tap enough to start them or, turn them on and then off.
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Originally Posted by Flipsonic
Yesterday was the first heavy rain here in Northern CA. I couldn't help but noticed the wipers are too loud. It sounded like they are ready to be replaced. I realize they are new but the driver side makes a squeaking sound when it gets to the end of the cycle. I guess I expected better quality from a MB part. In addition, I wish there was a way to override the rain sensor. I don't like the intermittent wiping. Sometimes it wipes even if there is not much rain on the windshield. I prefer the manual controlled intermittent wiping (IMO). Any comments?
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Thanks for all the response. In my case, I cleaned the windshield thoroughly and the noise and shakiness of the wipers went away. I guess I wont be using the car duster on the windshield anymore. I still think my rain sensor is too sensitive. I will talk to my SA about this.
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Originally Posted by Flipsonic
Thanks for all the response. In my case, I cleaned the windshield thoroughly and the noise and shakiness of the wipers went away. I guess I wont be using the car duster on the windshield anymore. I still think my rain sensor is too sensitive. I will talk to my SA about this.
