wiper blade cannot fold forward in horizontal positon
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wiper blade cannot fold forward in horizontal positon
I was just washing my car and noticed that the wiper blades cannot fold forward in horizontal position. 
... It hits the upper edge of the hood.
does yours also behave this way?
thanks in advance,
... It hits the upper edge of the hood.does yours also behave this way?
thanks in advance,
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Thanks OliverK.
yeah ... I have to turn the key to position 1 then wait for the wiper blade to be vertical then quickly turn the key back to position 0.
My first concern is the car wash (the hand wash kind), I just hope they wont force the wiper blade arm to fold forward too harshly ....
yeah ... I have to turn the key to position 1 then wait for the wiper blade to be vertical then quickly turn the key back to position 0.
My first concern is the car wash (the hand wash kind), I just hope they wont force the wiper blade arm to fold forward too harshly ....
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It's not a very practical design as the W211 has the same issue. I really worry that someone washing the car one day is or over a series of attempts is going to scratch the paint at the tip of the front hood where the wiper arm would make contact. Bad design IMO as even when are replacing the wiper blade you might scratch the windshield by having to force the wiper on when the windshield is dry and might have contaminants.
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It's not a very practical design as the W211 has the same issue. I really worry that someone washing the car one day is or over a series of attempts is going to scratch the paint at the tip of the front hood where the wiper arm would make contact. Bad design IMO as even when are replacing the wiper blade you might scratch the windshield by having to force the wiper on when the windshield is dry and might have contaminants.
I certainly would prefer the current design as a compromise (I don't even consider it a compromise).
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This design is becoming more common and I would take the less noise and improved aerodynamics anyday over any minor inconvenience with the car wash! As for scratching the windshield, wouldn't normal use do the same thing?! And after the wash, the windshield should be clean...
These wash/detail guys have seen every design of car come through and I would worry using a wash that hasn't... You'll get more damage from the machine then the wiper issue. Hand wash when possible and get that detail (claybar, high grade wax, complete detail) at least twice a year and youll be happy!
These wash/detail guys have seen every design of car come through and I would worry using a wash that hasn't... You'll get more damage from the machine then the wiper issue. Hand wash when possible and get that detail (claybar, high grade wax, complete detail) at least twice a year and youll be happy!
