fredej
Member
I noticed yesterday that my drivers (LHD) wiper was touching the rubber seal at the A-pillar. It was most noticeable when driving at highway speeds. It did not always happen, but more often than not.
Today I tested the wipers (dry) while stationary, in all speed settings. The point of return for the wiper blad was about 2 cm from the A-pillar.
I would have thought that would be enough margin. But maybe the force of the air at highway speeds pushes the blade that much?
I looked in TIS to check specifications of the resting point. TIS states 5.2 cm from the rubber seal at the base of the windscreen. Mine sits maybe 1 cm higher than that. So it’s not very much off. But maybe that centimeter makes all the difference?
Is there any other adjustments to be made?
The windscreen was replace by previous owner, so the wiper arms must have be removed and reinstalled at that time.
Today I tested the wipers (dry) while stationary, in all speed settings. The point of return for the wiper blad was about 2 cm from the A-pillar.
I would have thought that would be enough margin. But maybe the force of the air at highway speeds pushes the blade that much?
I looked in TIS to check specifications of the resting point. TIS states 5.2 cm from the rubber seal at the base of the windscreen. Mine sits maybe 1 cm higher than that. So it’s not very much off. But maybe that centimeter makes all the difference?
Is there any other adjustments to be made?
The windscreen was replace by previous owner, so the wiper arms must have be removed and reinstalled at that time.