squeeky wiper blades

[Tricksc]

i bought a set of wipers brand new from my local seat dealer back in october last year they only lasted a month cause they started squeeking so they replaced them for free in november & now theses one have started squeeking just before xmas again but it not done it as much but now they have started squeeking again its clearing the raining when its raining but it still squeeks anyone had this before on there mk5 ibiza on here & any advice.

cheers tricksc

 

[Vol]

Mine squak to the point I try not to use them but haven't had time to replace them with aftermarket ones, was looking at getting some Bosch ones.

 

[Deleted member 67732]

on 2 brand new cars I have experienced squeaking after a short time, both times I have renewed with bosch aerotwin wiper blades ,i wont use anything else now.

 

[britishsligean]

First check they're on correctly i had new blades put on my mk4 and they squeaked but that later turned out t be they weren't put in their locking holes, if that's the case, just go and buy some Bosch, i've never had a problem with them, be it on my car or my parents cars

 

[Big Col]

I got the Valeo set from ECP. Had them on a year now - no issues.

 

[Big Vinny]

Mine juddered and clunked as well until I removed the motor and linkage before cleaning and packing with LM grease. Then with new Bosch Aero Twin wiper blades they work like new.

 

[Tricksc]

thankyou for all the replys will hopefully get this sorted asap.

 

[RUM4MO]

I've forgotten what brands the original wipers were, but as VAG only seem to use Valeo or Bosch, I tend to identify which they are and replace with same brand. So far the Ibiza has not ever had noisy wipers, both the fronts and rear got damaged from being iced on to the screen when I got the car from daughter, but an expensive trip to Halfords fixed that!

 

[Vol]

What size are the wipers? As I think mine are too small as they only lock into one side with a gap at the other clip, if that makes sense... But yes could someone tell me the correct wiper size? Thanks.

 

[Tricksc]

I've forgotten what brands the original wipers were, but as VAG only seem to use Valeo or Bosch, I tend to identify which they are and replace with same brand. So far the Ibiza has not ever had noisy wipers, both the fronts and rear got damaged from being iced on to the screen when I got the car from daughter, but an expensive trip to Halfords fixed that!

i'm on my 5th set in 3 & half yrs i go through alot of wipers cause i drive mainly motorways alot also on my 3rd windscreen due to stone chips & cracks & this is the 1st time i've ever had a problem with the ibiza so not done bad at all.

 

[RUM4MO]

It turns out that it was Bosch that I fitted to front and rear of daughter's 2009 Ibiza - the Halfords buy was a "distress purchase" as the first time I used the car, I thought "what the -- was she thinking about" !

 

[Wee-nemo]

It should also be noted that a dirty windscreen and hard water spots will cause squeaking and smearing. A very thorough clean improves things dramatically, I've taken to using white vinegar and a proprietary auto glass cleaner, and a 'magic sponge' from the cleaning aisle in supermarkets for decent results. Your wipers should also be replaced every 6 months or so for maximum effectiveness, all that tiny grit and dried bugs they slide over thousands of times in their life cycle tears and scratches the rubber, leading to the film of tiny water droplets after every wipe. Don't forget aswell to give the inside of the screen a thorough clean occasionally, you'd be amazed at the film of crap being thrown out by the blowers and how much clearer the screen is afterwards.

I am a little OCD about having a clean windscreen!

 

[Tricksc]

It should also be noted that a dirty windscreen and hard water spots will cause squeaking and smearing. A very thorough clean improves things dramatically, I've taken to using white vinegar and a proprietary auto glass cleaner, and a 'magic sponge' from the cleaning aisle in supermarkets for decent results. Your wipers should also be replaced every 6 months or so for maximum effectiveness, all that tiny grit and dried bugs they slide over thousands of times in their life cycle tears and scratches the rubber, leading to the film of tiny water droplets after every wipe. Don't forget aswell to give the inside of the screen a thorough clean occasionally, you'd be amazed at the film of crap being thrown out by the blowers and how much clearer the screen is afterwards.

I am a little OCD about having a clean windscreen!

thankyou for that will try that aswell also will be having new wiper motor fitted aswell.