MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: richtung on May 14, 2024, 05:56:59 pm
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Hi guys,
Need to replace the rear wiper arm (not the blade). Does anyone have the part number to the latest revision please?
Thanks
Rich
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6Q6 955 707 C as seen here
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/wiper-arm-rear/6q6955707c/
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Just a helpful hinto fro anyone having to replace the rear wiper arm.
The new part from VW is £55 and the cap is £7.
I sourced a Febi branded one for £21. The model is Febi 177730. Direct replacement and includes cap. The wiper arm is of a decent quality and well made.
Handy hint - if you are having to replace the wiper arm due to the plastic cracking and the central ring spinning freely, remove the arm and leave the silver ring on the spindle. The ring is usually seized in place on the spindle. Save your effort trying to pull/lever it off - potentially causing damage. Just use a Dremel and cut a deep notch into the silver ring and then use a flat head screwdriver to leave the ring apart. It comes straight off the spindle.
Rich
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Just be careful with ebay specials though, cheap as chips but the spring wasn't strong enough to push the whole wiper against the windscreen. Genuine VW one so much better.
@richtung (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1475) do you have a part number for the cap? Mine is now light grey instead of black :laugh:
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Just be careful with ebay specials though, cheap as chips but the spring wasn't strong enough to push the whole wiper against the windscreen. Genuine VW one so much better.
@richtung (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1475) do you have a part number for the cap? Mine is now light grey instead of black :laugh:
I agree, I bought a cheapy which didn't contact the screen hard enough and then had to buy genuine one. There's a lot of truth the saying "If you buy cheap, you buy twice".
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Just be careful with ebay specials though, cheap as chips but the spring wasn't strong enough to push the whole wiper against the windscreen. Genuine VW one so much better.
@richtung (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1475) do you have a part number for the cap? Mine is now light grey instead of black :laugh:
I dont mate - i just rang up the dealers and they gave me the price over the phone. You could have had mine but thats probably equally as grey as your!
Rich
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Just be careful with ebay specials though, cheap as chips but the spring wasn't strong enough to push the whole wiper against the windscreen. Genuine VW one so much better.
@richtung (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1475) do you have a part number for the cap? Mine is now light grey instead of black :laugh:
I agree, I bought a cheapy which didn't contact the screen hard enough and then had to buy genuine one. There's a lot of truth the saying "If you buy cheap, you buy twice".
I fully agree on this - however, as the part was made by Febi who are i felt it was worth a try. No issues for me - wiper blade makes full contact with the glass etc.
Rich
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Black cover is part number 6Q6955435D
Genuine ones range from £12-15 online
Not sure how much it is direct from VW but can’t be that much difference.
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Cheers all, I'll try and source one!