Squeaky Wipers!

[Mark Southorn]

Hi,
So I have just returned from a 2 week NC500 trip where the use of my wipers was a daily requirement!!
The snag is that the RH wiper (drivers side) squeaks, judders etc just about all the time when in use - near the top right of the windscreen. When I bought the Cali back in March (2012 T5.1 Berghaus) the wipers made the same noise so I thought they were old so I duly changed them for a fresh set of Bosh blades (from Ebay) of the required length. I have also cleaned the windows/wipers with Autoglym glass to no avail. Exactly the same with new - so I am wondering is there a specific wiper blade that is required or is it the same for all T5.1 owners? Driving me mad so any advice appreciated.
Thanks
Mark

 

[WelshGas]

Hi,
So I have just returned from a 2 week NC500 trip where the use of my wipers was a daily requirement!!
The snag is that the RH wiper (drivers side) squeaks, judders etc just about all the time when in use - near the top right of the windscreen. When I bought the Cali back in March (2012 T5.1 Berghaus) the wipers made the same noise so I thought they were old so I duly changed them for a fresh set of Bosh blades (from Ebay) of the required length. I have also cleaned the windows/wipers with Autoglym glass to no avail. Exactly the same with new - so I am wondering is there a specific wiper blade that is required or is it the same for all T5.1 owners? Driving me mad so any advice appreciated.
Thanks
Mark

Never had that problem but I use Rain X Cleaner/Rain repellant.

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[Hawthorn37]

I had exactly the same problem back in spring this year (another thread covers) and my van was only a year old. I tried many suggestions from forum members, but in the end bought a pair of Bosch Aero 2 blades. They work fine now.

 

[Mark Southorn]

I had exactly the same problem back in spring this year (another thread covers) and my van was only a year old. I tried many suggestions from forum members, but in the end bought a pair of Bosch Aero 2 blades. They work fine now.

Thanks but having done some research the Aero blades will not fit. My current are Bosch Super Plus - the ones sold on here so am at a loss. Will try RainX.

 

[Wildcamper]

Put some washing up liquid on the blades and a generous squirt in the washer bottle.

 

[Corradobrit]

RainX windscreen treatment is the way to go and water beads away for clear vision. I found I didn't need to use the wipers so often.

 

[California Rob]

You could still have some dirt/ road tar on the screen. Run your fingers over the screen should be totally smooth. Use some Glaco glass cleaner and then Gardx glass guard. That’s what I did on a van I had. Problem resolved.

 

[vmaxkiddy]

Thanks but having done some research the Aero blades will not fit. My current are Bosch Super Plus - the ones sold on here so am at a loss. Will try RainX.

These Bosch Aerotwin blades fit my 2012cali with hook type wiper arms. Definitely no squeak.

Bosch Aero Windscreen Wipers for VW Transporter T5 Van 03-13

Bosch Aerotwin van wiper blades offer maximum performance and perfect visibility for your VW Transporter T5 2003 - 2013

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[Mark Southorn]

These Bosch Aerotwin blades fit my 2012cali with hook type wiper arms. Definitely no squeak.

Bosch Aero Windscreen Wipers for VW Transporter T5 Van 03-13

Bosch Aerotwin van wiper blades offer maximum performance and perfect visibility for your VW Transporter T5 2003 - 2013

www.driveden.com

Many thanks - not seen those retro fit before. Will have a go.