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Weird Rear Wiper Movement
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 5:32 pm
by VR6 South
Has anyone had problems with their rear wiper? Mine goes for a couple of inches and stops then starts again. Jittery is the best way to describe it It's not related to the wiper blade as that's new
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 5:46 pm
by ModifiedMadness
Yep, it judders on the first wipe then as it comes back to where it started it's smooth.
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 5:50 pm
by VR6 South
ModifiedMadness wrote:Yep, it judders on the first wipe then as it comes back to where it started it's smooth.
I'm not alone then. Any ideas on what the problem is?
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:21 pm
by alexperkins
Its to do with the tension on the wiper blade. A new blade often sorts this - depends on the condition of the rubber, so it jumps as its not fresh anymore.
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:25 pm
by VR6 South
alexperkins wrote:Its to do with the tension on the wiper blade. A new blade often sorts this - depends on the condition of the rubber, so it jumps as its not fresh anymore.
I have fitted a new wiper blade. The jerky movement is different from when you have a juddery/goosed wiper
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:39 pm
by alexperkins
What kind of jerk is it then?
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:54 pm
by Tim_GTi
Is your rear window clean?
Even though its a new blade there could be friction because of dirt
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:59 pm
by VR6 South
alexperkins wrote:What kind of jerk is it then?
It's almost like the wiper motor is pausing for a bit. I have the same problem on both Polos
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:03 pm
by Tim_GTi
I get this on my front wipers too, I've always put it down to them being aftermarket aero wipers, I tend to not really worry about it
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:07 pm
by andyg
My rear wiper also does this. I found that its pretty useless anyways, just like the washer that always pops off and leaks into my carpet.
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:09 pm
by VR6 South
I might spray some white grease on the linkage to see if there's any improvement.
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:10 pm
by Tim_GTi
andyg wrote:My rear wiper also does this. I found that its pretty useless anyways, just like the washer that always pops off and leaks into my carpet.
Hence the best option being de-rear wipering
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:17 pm
by VR6 South
Tim_GTi wrote:andyg wrote:My rear wiper also does this. I found that its pretty useless anyways, just like the washer that always pops off and leaks into my carpet.
Hence the best option being de-rear wipering
If I removed the parts on my GTI each time they have broken I wouldn't have much of a car left
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:35 pm
by ModifiedMadness
I think I must have mis-read, it's my blade that judders.
Even when I fitted a new one it started again after a few wipes!
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:05 pm
by Mouse_GTI
Mine was ok with the standard one. It's juddery with the Aero wiper as it's a very tight fit and sits at an angle against the screen