N/S wiper error

[KernowLad]

Anyone else noticed that you can't raise (properly) the N/S wiper? It hits the bonnet - a big DOH for cleaning the windscreen and wiper!

Strangely an X5 is just the same. Surely one can be made that fits?!

 

[Californiaman]

There is a service mode that raised the wipers to a point where you can lift them. Apparently. Don't know how to do it though.

 

[calikev]

Don't you just turn the ignition off with the wipers on and at the top :?: :?:

 

[KernowLad]

There is a service mode that raised the wipers to a point where you can lift them. Apparently. Don't know how to do it though.

Handy but I guess Kev's idea works. Just seems a bit strange. Do any (apart from an X5!) other vehicles have the same "flaw?" Nearly dented my bonnet top when I first pulled it up!

 

[Californiaman]

I think it is due to European legislation - something about not slicing up pedestrians as they bounce over your bonnet.

 

[KernowLad]

I think it is due to European legislation - something about not slicing up pedestrians as they bounce over your bonnet.

...but still slicing them if they hit the off side of the bonnet?!

You're probably right though. I will now be a bit weird and check out other newish vehicle N/S wiper placements... Well I will tomorrow when I'm out and about.

 

[sebking]

There is a service position, cant remember how to though

 

[california180]

Service position......take key out and press down on wiper stalk


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[KernowLad]

Service position......take key out and press down on wiper stalk


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Cheers! A cleaner N/S screen and wiper beckons!

 

[Freeley]

Yes this caught me out, when i was at my dealers recently i checked a couple of the vans in the show room to make sure mine wasn't faulty!
From a no key start ie when you want to wash the van with the keys in your pocket, it's key in, ignition on, ignition off, press down on wiper stalk.

 

[Hubert]

Those with pre-facelift Californias don't have this problem.
It's one of the things I miss most from my old van.

Hubert

 

[Freeley]

I think that's what confused me. My cali is pre facelift but i bought a facelift transporter for work last autumn. When i realised the wiper was fouling the bonnet i thought it must be faulty. Although it's a fairly straight forward thing to put them in the service position its still a faff and unnecessary in my opinion. If i'm ever about to get hit by a vehicle i don't think i'm going to worry about whether the wiper catches me :?

 

[Dave_T]

I spotted this annoying 'feature' this weekend while cleaning the van for the first time, unfortunately I noticed it after I attempted to lift the wiper, and it looks like I've scratched the paint on the edge of the bonnet.

I'm annoyed. :-(

 

[ashleaf]

Ah that is good to know that I wasn't the only one who thought this was a fault. Thanks for the service mode tip. I also scratched the edge very slightly when I first tried lifting. Annoying indeed.

 

[Dave_T]

I'm going to get some touch up paint and sort it out when I get a minute... I believe Halfords do a kit for this which matches the colour properly (reflex silver)

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165580

Anyone used these?

 

[calikev]

Dave the touch up from the main dealer is only about £6. It doesn't need to be a van centre
All vw dealers can get it

 

[Dave_T]

Good stuff... I'll go there then

Thanks!

 

[calikev]

Good colour by the way

 

[KernowLad]

I used an on-line site that you stick your reg number into - touched up a stone chip. Very good match!

 

[Freeley]

I got some of that on your recommendation Kernow for a little dent on the wheelarch of my work van - the colour was miles out and it looks worse now then it did before!

Luckily someone opened a car door against the side of it last month and i now have another nice dent in the middle panel - i say luckily as their going to sort it via their insurance and i can get the other bit fixed as well.

 

[KernowLad]

I got some of that on your recommendation Kernow for a little dent on the wheelarch of my work van - the colour was miles out and it looks worse now then it did before!

Luckily someone opened a car door against the side of it last month and i now have another nice dent in the middle panel - i say luckily as their going to sort it via their insurance and i can get the other bit fixed as well.

Oops -sorry! It was a good match for Natural Grey!

 

[ExploreCampers]

Someone here is obviously colourblind