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Title: Rear Wiper 'Graunch'
Post by: rdfcpete on October 09, 2009, 03:10:49 pm

Guys,

Rear wiper always 'graunches' like fhuck when applied, even when damp from rain/condensation. This is even after spraying some screen wash on the back, it's almost as if it's in the wrong the position from the start.

Is there any kind of mod/new blade I can apply that will stop it from sounding like it's in pain whenever its applied?
I'm not into this delete mod as I use it and it would look silly without one.

Did a search, didn't find anything  :ashamed:

Thanks,
Pete.

Title: Re: Rear Wiper 'Graunch'
Post by: QD MBE on October 09, 2009, 03:13:31 pm

I think that this may be down to the coating on the screen.  As in whatever you use for washing the car, which may produce a slightly sticky screen if you see what i mean.

What do you clean the screen with after you wash the car?

I use speed detailer on mine, and this sheds the water and produces no judder.

HTH

 :happy2:

Title: Re: Rear Wiper 'Graunch'
Post by: Greeners on October 09, 2009, 03:21:18 pm

Or it could be that the rubber is past it's best? Try a new wiper maybe?

Title: Re: Rear Wiper 'Graunch'
Post by: Steve Baker on October 09, 2009, 05:26:17 pm

Quote from: Greenouse on October 09, 2009, 03:21:18 pm

Or it could be that the rubber is past it's best? Try a new wiper maybe?

Would agree,  the rubber can get hard with age!  :ashamed:

Title: Re: Rear Wiper 'Graunch'
Post by: v2brett on October 09, 2009, 08:41:27 pm

i agree with above sounds like you may need a new wiper

Title: Re: Rear Wiper 'Graunch'
Post by: rdfcpete on October 10, 2009, 12:55:09 pm

I must admit it doesn't look like it's perished much on the side that makes contact with the glass, but indeed it's a bit scabby the blade holder side.

It's hardly an expensive replacement part so I'll give it a go  :party:. Thanks all.

Title: Re: Rear Wiper 'Graunch'
Post by: Gene Hunt on October 10, 2009, 01:22:16 pm

Mine does the same i'll try a new blade as well.  :happy2: