Wiper blades skipping
06-17-2011, 11:02 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i, Sport, Premium, Navi, Comfort Access, USB/iPod Bluetooth, Cold Weather Package, Bi Xenon Cornering Headlights
I dont know why this is happening. The car came back from its scheduled maintenance service at 45K and for some reason or another whenever it rains and the wiper blades are on for even a few minutes at constant movement, they start skipping. Its really annoying, it wipes the windshield but it drags really hard and sometimes skips as a result. Its like the rubber from the blade gets rubbed off onto the glass and causes some friction. Anyone know how to solve it?
06-17-2011, 11:25 AM
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My Ride: 2006, US Spec, 530i, Silver Gray, Black leather, Anthricite headliner, Steptronic, Navi Pro, PDC, Comfort Seats, Rear Heated Seats, Rear Shades, Folding Rear Seats, Bluetooth w/Blackberrt Torch, AUX Input, Bi-Xenon, AIB Angel Eyes w/matching fogs, summer wheels R118 w/PS2 tires, winter wheels R138 w/Michelin PA3 snows
i had the same problem and only new blades fixed it 
06-17-2011, 11:43 AM
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New blades will do. Do you use a wax when you go through a car wash (assuming you do) cleaning the glass well will work.
06-17-2011, 01:06 PM
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this is where I bought my last blades.
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...ade%20Assembly
If blades don't fix it, then you need arms, they are bent and cannot keep the blade perpendicular to the windshield during the stoke each way.
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...ade%20Assembly
If blades don't fix it, then you need arms, they are bent and cannot keep the blade perpendicular to the windshield during the stoke each way.
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