Noisy windscreen wipers

[Bengal]

What's that!!

Its when you clean the wiper blades with vinegar sometimes get rid of the noise

 

[seatstu]

My wipers are noisey too, clunking when they change direction. Mine is caused by the plastic bit that fits to the metal arm wobbling side to side and therefore clunks when it changes direction. I think the only cure is to replace them as I don't think I'm going to be able to get the plastic bits seperately. Will look at the Valeo.

 

[STU3Y]

My wipers are noisey too, clunking when they change direction. Mine is caused by the plastic bit that fits to the metal arm wobbling side to side and therefore clunks when it changes direction. I think the only cure is to replace them as I don't think I'm going to be able to get the plastic bits seperately. Will look at the Valeo.

You could remove the wipers and wrap some black tape round the arm at the point there is movement. Then refit the wipers, test thickness until there is no more play

 

[33754k]

Same issue on mine (clunky changing direction)

 

[locky]

Everytime this thread lights up, i sing the title in my head to the tune of Steamy Windows by Tina Turner

 

[Steed8]

Just wondering whether there were any advancements with noise reduction/elimination?

Just changed my OEM wipers for Valeo and theres a slight improvement although still persistent; rubbing noise when half way through the down swipe.

 

[33754k]

Vinegar newspaper and elbow grease is worth trying. Slight improvement. I mean the windscreen and the wipers (no elbow grease required on the wiper blades!!)

 

[Steed8]

Just had a quick attempt of the vinegar trick but no luck, shall have a more thorough going over later. Fingers crossed, its driving me nuts

 

[Daniel M]

Which Valeo wipers have you got?

 

[Steed8]

Silencio VM420 bought from EuroCarParts

 

[Daniel M]

That's what I have an they are great. Dont make a sound.

 

[Speed-FReek]

I got some of the VM420's this week from ECP. Hope to get them fitted tomorrow. My only complaint is that they have a white Valeo logo printed on the tips. I would prefer it if they'd just used an inconpicuous black moulded logo on them.

 

[Daniel M]

The logo doesnt bother me, you dont see it from inside the car anyway lol.

 

[Steed8]

Gave the car a thorough clean followed by the vinegar and newspaper combination and it worked wonders! was well tested out as it started raining heavily shortly after finishing.
Thanks for the advice guys!

 

[Traction]

Does anybody know who actually make the OEM wipers?
I assumed it was Bosch but I'm not sure.

 

[Bengal]

There made by Valeo

 

[Traction]

Thanks.
Have the bosch at the moment, always thought the fit into the wiper arm wasn't great.
Sometimes pop out when washing the car if I lift wiper arms.