Wipers - Service Position

[slowcoach65]

For those who aren't aware - as I wasn't :crazy

The nearside wiper on the Cali can't be lifted (to stop it freezing to the window for example) without scraping the edge of the bonnet UNLESS you first put the wipers in the "service position". This is done by turning the ignition on, then off, leave key in ignition, then turn the wiper on for a quick wipe (push down on the stalk). This will set the blades into the vertical. Remove ignition key. You can now lift the nearside wiper without scraping the bonnet.

I suspect most Tesco car washers are not aware of this

Hope this helps - too late for me, fortunately I have a touch up pack

Andy

 

[sebking]

You let the Tesco car washers near a 40 grand van. Shame on you. Lucky that's all the damage the caused!

 

[HistoryBob]

For those who aren't aware - as I wasn't :crazy

The nearside wiper on the Cali can't be lifted (to stop it freezing to the window for example) without scraping the edge of the bonnet UNLESS you first put the wipers in the "service position". This is done by turning the ignition on, then off, leave key in ignition, then turn the wiper on for a quick wipe (push down on the stalk). This will set the blades into the vertical. Remove ignition key. You can now lift the nearside wiper without scraping the bonnet.

I suspect most Tesco car washers are not aware of this

Hope this helps - too late for me, fortunately I have a touch up pack

Andy

That's also useful to know for when you want to put a sheet on the windscreen to protect from frost etc. You can secure it under the wiper blades.

 

[pingpal6]

Thanks for the tip, I for one was totally unaware this was possible

 

[slowcoach65]

sebking - I wish it were only £40K

And fair-cop, I did regret taking it to Tescos - Inow have the mitts, cloths and shampoo and do it myself, mostly

Andy