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neilo · Jan 21st, 2005, 01:18 PM

I hope this hasn't been posted previously - I searched the forums but couldn't find it.

I'm just curious if anybody has had a squeaking noise when using their windscreen wipers? i've checked the blades and they seem fine - the problem is when the wipers are moving across the windscreen they create a terribly annoying squeak that is driving me insane to the point that i have the wipers set at intermittent even in heavy rain.

i know this aint a major thing but any assistance / suggestions would be appreciated

craigsyboo · Jan 21st, 2005, 03:38 PM

I have had this - more often than not it's when there isn't very much water on the windscreen. I suppose the heavier the rain, the less friction there is so the less likely they are to squeak.

My wipers have more of a thump when they are at the top of the window and turning round to head back down...

If the squeaking perseveres I would try a new set of wipers - how many miles have you done with them?

neilo · Jan 21st, 2005, 04:17 PM

hi there - not a lot of mileage actually, i've put maybe 4,000 miles on the clock. i'm glad to hear i'm not the only one with this problem tho - i thought maybe i was being overly sensitive

thanks for the response - maybe new wiper blades are indeed the only answer!

Rich_IX · Jan 21st, 2005, 04:31 PM

I have had the same problem this week, had my car for a year with 13k of miles so might be time for a change

SteveM3 · Jan 21st, 2005, 08:17 PM

A decent set of new wipers like Bosch will probably be the answer. This noise is made
worse though if you don't wash the windscreen in a mild cleaner (NO wax in it), rinse
thoroughly and dry with a chamois. This is a bit fussy but if the noise irritates.

Ruff · Feb 8th, 2005, 03:51 PM

Dont know if this will help but I had squeaky windows turned the blades around the other way and they stopped squeaking and cleaned the screen far better.

beej · Feb 17th, 2005, 02:14 PM

Slightly OT... I've just fitted some Bosch replacements, bought from Halfords.

I've got the size they suggested (19) but they're terrible! The driver side wiper does not clean downwards what the passenger side wiper swept across. So there's always water down the windscreen between the two

Maybe I should swap for 18s. Is it me, or are these supposed to work?

Jan 21st, 2005, 01:18 PM	#1
neilo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 13 Offline	Squeaky Wipers I hope this hasn't been posted previously - I searched the forums but couldn't find it. I'm just curious if anybody has had a squeaking noise when using their windscreen wipers? i've checked the blades and they seem fine - the problem is when the wipers are moving across the windscreen they create a terribly annoying squeak that is driving me insane to the point that i have the wipers set at intermittent even in heavy rain. i know this aint a major thing but any assistance / suggestions would be appreciated

Jan 21st, 2005, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
craigsyboo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Location Location... Local Time: 02:33 AM Posts: 215 Offline	I have had this - more often than not it's when there isn't very much water on the windscreen. I suppose the heavier the rain, the less friction there is so the less likely they are to squeak. My wipers have more of a thump when they are at the top of the window and turning round to head back down... If the squeaking perseveres I would try a new set of wipers - how many miles have you done with them? 54 Cooper, BEP/Black, Chilli Pack, ASC+T, SS+, Alarm, CD Boost, 16" FIN Alloys, Anthracite Headlining, Xenons, Multi-function S/Wheel, Driving Lamps, sht build quality... Now SOLD!!! Goodbye MINIs and good riddance....*

Jan 21st, 2005, 08:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 02:33 AM Posts: 1,800 Offline	A decent set of new wipers like Bosch will probably be the answer. This noise is made worse though if you don't wash the windscreen in a mild cleaner (NO wax in it), rinse thoroughly and dry with a chamois. This is a bit fussy but if the noise irritates. Some people are like a Slinky ........ not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs

Feb 17th, 2005, 02:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
beej MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cirencester, UK Local Time: 02:33 AM Posts: 675 Offline	Slightly OT... I've just fitted some Bosch replacements, bought from Halfords. I've got the size they suggested (19) but they're terrible! The driver side wiper does not clean downwards what the passenger side wiper swept across. So there's always water down the windscreen between the two Maybe I should swap for 18s. Is it me, or are these supposed to work? GTT220 / GTT brakes / Milltek cat-back / poly bushes / Bluetooth / aero bits / IceLink

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Jan 21st, 2005, 04:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
neilo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dublin, Ireland Local Time: 01:33 AM Posts: 13 Offline	hi there - not a lot of mileage actually, i've put maybe 4,000 miles on the clock. i'm glad to hear i'm not the only one with this problem tho - i thought maybe i was being overly sensitive thanks for the response - maybe new wiper blades are indeed the only answer!

Jan 21st, 2005, 04:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rich_IX Official Pimp of Mini2 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Midget Strip Club Local Time: 02:33 AM Posts: 4,289 Offline	I have had the same problem this week, had my car for a year with 13k of miles so might be time for a change

Feb 8th, 2005, 03:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ruff MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DeepestDarkestHants Local Time: 02:33 AM Posts: 75 Offline	Dont know if this will help but I had squeaky windows turned the blades around the other way and they stopped squeaking and cleaned the screen far better.

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