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Title: Windscreen wipers
Post by: B3n on May 18, 2009, 04:01:39 pm
Hey folks
Is there anyway i can get my windscreen wiper to stay up when im cleaning my car as i find it a right pain to keep lifting them. For those who dont know what i mean on my golf the windsreen wipers are below the bonnet so i can not lift them up when i clean my car my step mothers slk has the same but on her instrument cluster i can put the windscreen wipers in a service position so i can lift the blades all the way up. Is there something simiar on the golf?
Probably just a simple question but i am new  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: markymark on May 18, 2009, 04:07:40 pm
All you need to do is when you switch the car off before removing the key is press the wiper stalk down and the wipers will move into the cleaning position!
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: B3n on May 18, 2009, 05:16:28 pm
Yeah cheers i tried doing that but mine go all the way back down
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: Boothy on May 18, 2009, 05:52:16 pm
In my manual it says to turn the ignition on and off quickly to move them into 'winter' position or something. Never tried it but apparently it moves them away from the windscreen?

Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: Greeners on May 18, 2009, 06:00:45 pm
Ignition on, ignition off then remove key then immediately press the wiper arm down and the wiper arms will move to the valet position in the centre of the screen! Simples  :happy2:
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: stealthwolf on May 18, 2009, 07:08:19 pm
Remember not to lift the bonnet up when the wipers are in the service/valet position!
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: Greeners on May 18, 2009, 07:13:49 pm
Remember not to lift the bonnet up when the wipers are in the service/valet position!

Why not Stealth?  :confused:

P.S. Change that friggin sig, it's even confusing me!  :P
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: stealthwolf on May 18, 2009, 07:30:31 pm
Because you end up damaging the bonnet! Just ask philistine PhilySteve!


P.S. Change that friggin sig, it's even confusing me!  :P
I've asked VC for a lil help so hopefully it'll get done soon.
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: bacillus on May 18, 2009, 07:30:57 pm
There should be no problem opening your bonnet whilst the wipers are in the service position and on the windscreen.   :smiley:

Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: Top Cat on May 18, 2009, 07:38:23 pm
What you mean is Greenouse Stealth  :signLOL:  Dont lift your wipers off the screen unless they are in the valet position or they catch the bonnet.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: bacillus on May 18, 2009, 07:45:28 pm
Another useful tip if the wipers are in the service position and off the windscreen is NOT to start the car and drive forwards as the wipers will move back into their usual position, chipping a little bit of paint off the back curved edge of the bonnet.   :ashamed:
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: Greeners on May 18, 2009, 07:46:24 pm
Well Im lost! I can't figure out if it's me posting and if so what Im saying!?!?!?

There is NO problem with lifting your bonnet whilst the wipers are in the Valet position!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: Top Cat on May 18, 2009, 07:48:23 pm
Well Im lost! I can't figure out if it's me posting and if so what Im saying!?!?!?

There is NO problem with lifting your bonnet whilst the wipers are in the Valet position!  :happy2:

Its crystal clear to me Stealth.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: stealthwolf on May 18, 2009, 08:00:26 pm
I can't figure out if it's me posting and if so what Im saying!?!?!?

There's your username to the left. Then there's your sig which states your name.

I'm still waiting on VC.
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: SteveP on May 18, 2009, 08:03:35 pm
^^^ I am going to give up trying to work out who's posting and just call you both greenwolf  :signLOL: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: Greeners on May 18, 2009, 09:01:45 pm
^^^ I am going to give up trying to work out who's posting and just call you both greenwolf  :signLOL: :signLOL:

 :confused: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: B3n on May 19, 2009, 09:25:32 am
Cheers for the help folks ill give it a go next time i clean the car.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: JPC on May 19, 2009, 09:41:02 am
i think there has been some confusion over:

the wipers being in valet mode

the wipers being lifted away from the screen.
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: Greeners on May 19, 2009, 09:45:15 am
i think there has been some confusion over:

the wipers being in valet mode

the wipers being lifted away from the screen.

Jay for once I think you may be right!  :P
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: JPC on May 19, 2009, 09:49:20 am
yeeeehha! one star for me please
Title: Re: Windscreen wipers
Post by: markymark on May 19, 2009, 09:49:37 am
Ignition on, ignition off then remove key then immediately press the wiper arm down and the wiper arms will move to the valet position in the centre of the screen! Simples  :happy2:

I knew I would get it in the wrong sequence! Its easy when you know how, but trying to remember something you do without thinking!  :signIWS: