Wipers chattering

drvai · 07-16-2012, 07:59 AM

I have the same issue.

gatorfast · 07-16-2012, 12:04 PM

Same issue here. Was fine for a while then recently started chattering. Very annoying!

RussRamz · 07-16-2012, 06:58 PM

It's definitely a VANOS problem.

mdosu · 07-17-2012, 12:02 PM

so did the Bosch wipers work?

HotIce · 07-17-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by skypx

No, I only use invisible glass.

I use nothing else and my wipers are fine.

skypx · 07-17-2012, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdosu

so did the Bosch wipers work?

I didn't try them.

drvai · 07-17-2012, 05:02 PM

The wipers that they install suck.

I used the 303 treatment and improved. Will scrub the windshield and apply rain x, but the rain x didn't do it for me in the past.

After some use, it gets better though.

SIIK2NR · 07-18-2012, 03:41 AM

Chatter is not from the wiper blades. It's caused because the small metal clips that hold the blade are not evenly spaced or spaced too close or too far apart.

Simply slide the clip up or down on the blade and test it. Eventually the distribution of the clip on the blade will be balanced and the wipers will not chatter.

Tim

skypx · 07-22-2012, 11:25 AM

So I finally ordered a set of the Bosch Icons and I am really impressed. No chattering in light and heavy rain.

HotIce · 07-22-2012, 10:15 PM

I have Bosche Evolutions and they are simply amazing.

drvai · 08-23-2012, 10:23 AM

Wipers really suck. I scrubbed and "clayed" the glass. Still chattering. Will try the "distribution" thing and if not will just get valeo or bosch

mdosu · 08-23-2012, 11:27 AM

mine drives me nuts when i need to use the wipers. I'm buying Bosch too...

HALOTHANE · 08-23-2012, 11:32 AM

Don't buy a damn thing. Just clean the windshield with 70% rubbing alcohol. Old school trick.

passing · 08-31-2012, 08:07 PM

i kind of like the chattering. gives the M more character.

my problem with my wipers is not the blades. when the wipers cycle, it looks like the wipers are at the end of the cycle and then they are like but wait... theres more, and they violently smash down into their resting position.

C|3R1C · 09-01-2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by skypx

Not sure where I should post this since I couldn't find a windsheild wiper section, anyhoo, wipers were chattering, stealership changed them after the standard lecture (oh my goodness, I think I made a deal with the devil). Result; wipers are still chattering with light rain.

So I'm thinking I should get some new wipers, ah-aha, Bosch ICON's. The thing is I'm torn!

Should I pay the extra $3.99 and get it on Tuesday, june 5th or, should I ship it via Prime and get it on Tuesday, june 5th?

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Funny how they screw up with two day and one day shipping at the same time lol.

bimdo · 10-17-2012, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drvai

The wipers that they install suck.

I used the 303 treatment and improved. Will scrub the windshield and apply rain x, but the rain x didn't do it for me in the past.

After some use, it gets better though.

just wondering if anyone else has tried the 303 windshield wiper treatment?
http://303products.com/index.php/win...treatment.html

i checked with them,it's the the same formula as the 303 protectant,just comes in a one-use pack with an applicator.i just got my last free blades,which i think retail for about $80/pair,so it seems worth a tiny effort to make them last longer.

MStar · 10-17-2012, 01:18 PM

Dont drive your M3 in the rain..

OldenburgerM3 · 10-17-2012, 03:13 PM

what's the lecture at the dealership, when do they want to replace? at 100.000 miles?

bimdo · 10-17-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Yolkster

Dont drive your M3 in the rain..

funny. i already don't drive my nsx in the rain,guess i need a third car beater

mdosu · 07-02-2013, 09:49 PM

Anyone use these Icons yet? I just installed mine (didn't take that adapter part off), it doesn't seem to fit snugly, there's a little bit of play. Did yours fit okay and wipe with no issues?

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drvai Major 135 Rep 1,274 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I have the same issue.
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gatorfast Major General 4992 Rep 6,860 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	Same issue here. Was fine for a while then recently started chattering. Very annoying!
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RussRamz M Slut 18 Rep 564 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Mineral White Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Adenau, GE via 3 years in dreadful El Paso, TX iTrader: (0)	It's definitely a VANOS problem. __________________ You have to be 100% behind someone before you can stab them in the back. David Brent
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drvai Major 135 Rep 1,274 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	The wipers that they install suck. I used the 303 treatment and improved. Will scrub the windshield and apply rain x, but the rain x didn't do it for me in the past. After some use, it gets better though.
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07-18-2012, 03:41 AM	#30
SIIK2NR Lieutenant 51 Rep 598 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Dog iTrader: (0)	Chatter is not from the wiper blades. It's caused because the small metal clips that hold the blade are not evenly spaced or spaced too close or too far apart. Simply slide the clip up or down on the blade and test it. Eventually the distribution of the clip on the blade will be balanced and the wipers will not chatter. Tim __________________ Current: 2006 Lotus Elise SC Previous: 2008 AW E92 M3 6MT - Sold 2004 AP2 S2000 - Sold
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07-22-2012, 11:25 AM	#31
skypx Veteran U.S. Army 60 Rep 771 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	So I finally ordered a set of the Bosch Icons and I am really impressed. No chattering in light and heavy rain.
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HotIce Banned 74 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: I'm not telling some creeper where I live! iTrader: (0)	I have Bosche Evolutions and they are simply amazing.
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08-23-2012, 10:23 AM	#33
drvai Major 135 Rep 1,274 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Wipers really suck. I scrubbed and "clayed" the glass. Still chattering. Will try the "distribution" thing and if not will just get valeo or bosch
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08-23-2012, 11:27 AM	#34
mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	mine drives me nuts when i need to use the wipers. I'm buying Bosch too...
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HALOTHANE First Lieutenant 36 Rep 391 Posts Drives: INTERLAGOS ZCP Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Anywhere fast iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 BMW L6 (retired) [0.00] 2010 BMW 135i M-Spo ... [0.00] 2011 BMW 1M (adopted) [0.00] 1990 MERCEDES 190E ... [0.00] 2012 BMW M3 [1.00]	Don't buy a damn thing. Just clean the windshield with 70% rubbing alcohol. Old school trick.
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08-31-2012, 08:07 PM	#36
passing hey 56 Rep 476 Posts Drives: caprice wagon Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: cruisin down the street in my '64 iTrader: (5)	i kind of like the chattering. gives the M more character. my problem with my wipers is not the blades. when the wipers cycle, it looks like the wipers are at the end of the cycle and then they are like but wait... theres more, and they violently smash down into their resting position.
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MStar Banned 6 Rep 290 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Here and there iTrader: (0)	Dont drive your M3 in the rain..
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OldenburgerM3 Private First Class 72 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 2011 Jet Black M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	what's the lecture at the dealership, when do they want to replace? at 100.000 miles?
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07-02-2013, 09:49 PM	#42
mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	Anyone use these Icons yet? I just installed mine (didn't take that adapter part off), it doesn't seem to fit snugly, there's a little bit of play. Did yours fit okay and wipe with no issues?
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