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Windscreen crack

Autoglass were unable to recalibrate the camera, citing 'software problems'.

Its going into the main BMW dealers on Wednesday, let's hope they can sort it. Seems like a lot of bother for a new windscreen.
 
Update.

All fixed now, seems Autoglass were a little heavy handed when they removed the old screen and camera. The power was on while they disconnected the camera and it blew a fuse. The main dealers spotted this and replaced the fuse, recalibrated, and all seems fine now.

Worth remembering if this is an issue in the future.
 
I had the windscreen on my G29 replaced by Autoglass a month ago due to a crack from a stone impact (no problems with the camera recalibration or HUD). They told me they used replacement glass ordered from BMW. Now I've noticed a small chip from another stone impact. Two issues in 6 months. Perhaps it's just bad luck but I wondered if others have experienced many problems which might suggest a design or build flaw of some kind? I did many more miles on my previous 320d and only had 1 windscreen issue in 3 years.
 
I've also had my windscreen replaced due to a crack in the Top center area, near to the mirror and all electronic sensors stuff. BMW dealership inspected the crack (with a sharp pecil..) stating that the damage was caused by a very small stone, so had to make an insurance claim to get it financed..

Quite a lot of us getting our windscreen broken, makes me wonder if it's some kind of factory defect? Maybe a series of windscreens were eg. A bit too thin or there is some mechanical tension in this area?
 
Fortunately my screen hasn’t cracked but I did manage to get a wiper arc scratch on it a few months ago which I’ll just have to live with. Bloody annoying though and I was surprised how easily it seemed to scratch considering I’ve never had this happen on any car before. To add to this, I recently bought a new 5 series hybrid and almost as soon as I got it home, I noticed another wiper arc scratch which must have been done by the dealers being careless. Fair play to them, they replaced the screen with an OEM one without fuss or delay but it does make you wonder whether these screens aren’t as resilient as they used to be or whether it’s just bad luck
 
Just wondering how you get 'wiper arc scratch' from your wipers? Are they not made of a rubber compound like mine? Rubber on glass won't scratch. :?
 
Danglesberries said:
Just wondering how you get 'wiper arc scratch' from your wipers? Are they not made of a rubber compound like mine? Rubber on glass won't scratch. :?
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I agree buy it only takes a bit of grit to be trapped then one swipe and you’ve got a scratch. It would be better if the washers squirted a good blast of water prior to a swipe of the blades?
 
Ah right. I thought there was something wrong with your wiper's rubber compound or strange glass in the windscreen. I use rainex. Right good stuff and never have to use the wipers so windscreen stays immaculate all the time.
 
Danglesberries said:
Ah right. I thought there was something wrong with your wiper's rubber compound or strange glass in the windscreen. I use rainex. Right good stuff and never have to use the wipers so windscreen stays immaculate all the time.
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Rainex is good!
You’ve just reminded me that I’ve got some on the shelf - that’s a job for Saturday :thumbsup:
 
Think I would have at least asked them to point the chip out to me. Then again if you can afford the G29 you can afford a screen or 2 lol :D
Every time I've taken a stone chip worthy of a crack I have heard it hit like a shot... last one I got I ran quickly to the auto parts house and did a pretty good repair with one of the many kits available. You can barely see it if you know it's there. So far so good.
 
This seems to be a common fault on BMWs now lots of M2C s with the same issue - sudden large cracks appearing no signs of chips etc 👎
 
Not G29 related... but as a cautionary tale... Had the windscreen replaced on my E89 recently (genuine stone chip)... Guy who replaced it was asked to be careful and make sure the screen was in the middle of the frame.... Had no choice in the matter as insurance company refused to pay for BMW or another windscreen fitter. Guy came out and did the job and told me no issues... When i inspected the car he had broken the front valence and tried to cover it up and the screen was not in the center of the frame. They came back to fit a new valance and reposition the screen.... when the fitter removed the original valance he had used a screwdriver on the tabs holding it on to the car instead of the plastic trim removal tools... this had taken the paintwork on the brackets down to metal. It had to go into the main dealer to have the marks rectified for the corrosion warranty... Eventually cost the windscreen company £1000 to sort out... So check the work....
 
That’s crap!! Must admit I dread having replacement windscreens. I’ve needed 2 in the last 4 years abs each time Autoglass have made a right pigs ear!!
 
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