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06-17-2005 | 02:10 AM

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fwilsher

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Hi

I have exactly the same thing on my passenger side. I was thinking of maybe trying another wiper blade (the rubber bit) manufacturer when it wears out and see if that cures it.

Worth a try.

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06-17-2005 | 02:34 AM

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My Ride: GONE BUT NOT FOGOTTEN : 530d SE Auto : Titanium Grey / Anthracite Leather, Poplar Trim, 18in 123 Style Alloys, Adaptive Bi-Xenons, Business Nav, Hi-Fi Speaker Package, Heated seats, Split-Fold Rear Seats LR DISCO 3 HSE with everything (including 3 kids)

I have had this after using a carwash or jet wash than includes some sort of wax finish. Once you get it on the screen you will get increased wiper noise. A good screen cleaner should sort it.

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06-17-2005 | 03:23 AM

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buddy

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My Ride: Numero Uno in Richmond Va 04 530 6 speed, jet black, black dakota leather, xenons, red rear reflectors, 545 front grill, cold weather package, premium package, staggered 19 inch BBS rxII/michelins, H&R coilovers and intergrated, R1 concept drilled an

Model Year: 2004

Engine: 530i

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Originally Posted by BMW530' date='Jun 17 2005, 01:17 AM

[quote name='buddy' date='Jun 17 2005, 12:19 AM']My wipers were loud and streaked alittle, the dealer replaced mine under warrenty very quite now

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Out of interest did they replace the wiper blade part only or the entire wiper arm including the wiper blade?

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As far as i cn tell they just replaced the blades and not the arms

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06-17-2005 | 05:11 AM

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rollee

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my wipers were making those screeching noises too.
in addition, the blade suddenly curled in the centre and not making contact to the windshield, leaving unwiped areas.
my dealer replaced the entire arm assembly. it is now silent.

if yours are making noises return to the dealer for warranty replacement.

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06-17-2005 | 10:18 AM

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BMW530

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Thanks for the tips.
Nice to see I'm not the only one

Will try and get a good screen cleaner to clean the windows when I wash my car next to see if it sorts it out.

Cheers

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06-17-2005 | 11:20 AM

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DXXXi

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My Ride: 530i, Silver Grey, Black Dakota, Steptronic, Premium, PDC, Logic7

When mine start skipping / squealing, I just spray quite a bit of washer fluid on them and they seem to smooth out.

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06-17-2005 | 11:45 AM

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Rich535d

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My wipers are fine, but on previous cars, the problems were solved by one or more of the following, starting with the simple and getting more drastic!

1. Replace wiper blade insert
2. Replace complete wiper blade
3. PROPERLY clean screen with glass cleaner
4. Polish screen with T-Cut, Brasso or similar
5. Depending upon the direction of the noise, carefully bend (actually twist) the actual arm so that the blade is exactly 90 degrees to the screen (an angle greater than 90 degrees in the direction of travel may cause noise or judder)
6. Get a new car

Hope something is useful