Wiper Chatter
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 601
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From: Birmingham, AL
My Ride: 535i 6-speed
Model Year: 2008
I have a '10 528i and a '08 535i, and I have had chatter problems with all variations of wipers EXCEPT the original BMW wiper refills that I get from the dealer...that's right, I'm buying my wipers from the dealer or $54.45. But considering how much I hate wiper chatter, that is the best money I ever spend. I would much rather spend $54.45 for wipers that work, than $5 for wipers that don't...
Last edited by Allen; Oct 15, 2017 at 08:10 PM.
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,380
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From: Indiana, USA
My Ride: 2007 530xi: Sport, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, HD Radio, SAT, Custom NCS coded options 2008 535xi: Sport, Night Vision, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, SAT, Custom NCS coded options, Rear Seat Heat Retrofit, Passport 9500ci
Model Year: 2008
Engine: N54
I have a '10 528i and a '08 535i, and I have had chatter problems with all variations of wipers EXCEPT the original BMW wiper refills that I get from the dealer...that's right, I'm buying my wipers from the dealer or $54.45. But considering how much I hate wiper chatter, that is the best money I ever spend. I would much rather spend $54.45 for wipers that work, than $5 for wipers that don't...
I finally ordered the original BMW part number - still a boshe product, and we have perfectly quite wipers now.
Just about to test this again. Our X5 wipers are horrible chatter makers. I have the BMW product on my bench ready to install.
Senior Members
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,380
Likes: 4
From: Indiana, USA
My Ride: 2007 530xi: Sport, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, HD Radio, SAT, Custom NCS coded options 2008 535xi: Sport, Night Vision, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, SAT, Custom NCS coded options, Rear Seat Heat Retrofit, Passport 9500ci
Model Year: 2008
Engine: N54
Previously I have went through doing a complete clean/polish of the glass to remove anything on the surface and it didn't help much. I think it just requires finding blades that work well with the tension of the wiper arm and the angle of the blades.