Squeaking Wipers

tctic · 11-13-2005, 12:04 AM

My E90 has been born with some squeaking wipers ever since it was new. (2.5 months now) I brought it back to the dealers after one month. They changed the rubber on it. Problem solved for 15 minutes of use and the problem was back. After one week, brought it back to the dealers again. They said they cleaned it and waxed it. So I decided to try it once more. After a few days, the problem was back again but not so severe now.

The squeaks only happen when it is approaching the normal down position. (Squeaks just one/two inches before reaching the normal parked positon) and a very minor squeak noise when it reaches the top position. And of course, using windshield washer relieves the problem for a few minutes and then it is back again.

Can anyone post up your experience with your wipers? Any suggested solutions? It is quite annoying when it rains.

BTW, I used the E46 wipers before and they are almost silent to me when in use. Huge difference.

Broken1 · 11-13-2005, 01:57 AM

It's something they have put on your windscreen. I don't know where in the world you are, but I am going to guess USA (cause only you folks call it 2006)

I've heard poeple on this forum talk about Rain X...try that...see if it helps.
If it doesnt, wash the windscreen with dishwashing liquid to get all the wax/whatever is on it OFF - and then see...

One of those two things will fix it.

rad21 · 11-13-2005, 11:34 AM

It sounds like you have wax or oil on your windshield. Do you go to automatic car washes with "hot wax"? Wax or road grime(oil) can cause the wiper blades to squeak and chatter.

Try using this http://www.303products.com/main.php?...wipertreatment after cleaning your windshield.

hawaii5ok · 11-13-2005, 12:21 PM

I have the same problem. The only thing I have applied on the windshield is RainX, will that be the cost of the problem?

ABR · 11-13-2005, 12:27 PM

Ones I waxed my windshield, my wipers squeking like hell untill wax wears off.

e90driver · 11-13-2005, 02:16 PM

waxing winshield =

Wash winshield with dawn and scrub it well. If you want, there is an excellent product made my Glass Science, called Glass Scrub- it removes all oil/wax/dirt/bugs and is very easy to use. It even smells good and is only a few bucks, plus it does all your windows like 15 times. Chatters and squeaking will be gone.

tctic · 11-13-2005, 02:17 PM

I just tried using Dishwasher Detergent to clean off the wipers and the windshield. I'll try it out when it rains again in my area. But now, after cleaning the windsheild, using the wipers when the windshield is dry is now noiser. It used to be quieter before despite having squeaks when raining. Not that it's a problem since there's no point in using the wipers when the windshield is dry, but just a note about it.

And no, I never used RainX on my windshield before.

11-13-2005, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90driver

waxing winshield =

Wash winshield with dawn and scrub it well. If you want, there is an excellent product made my Glass Science, called Glass Scrub- it removes all oil/wax/dirt/bugs and is very easy to use. It even smells good and is only a few bucks, plus it does all your windows like 15 times. Chatters and squeaking will be gone.

Thanks, mine haven't started chattering and squeaking yet but that drives me nuts! I'm gonna get some of this Glass Scrub!

mckimble · 11-13-2005, 04:05 PM

Just for clarification sake - Do you suggest using Rain-X or not. I just purchased some because the visibility was awful the last time I drove in the rain. I have not put Rain-X on the windshield yet.

Are you saying doing so will create squeaking?

Thanks

ABR · 11-13-2005, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90driver

waxing winshield =

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I know now! That was stupid thing to do.

tctic · 11-14-2005, 04:01 AM

How about those who have no complaints about their wiper noise? Are they working almost silently when raining or is there still an occasional squeak or two?

11-13-2005, 12:04 AM	#1
tctic Major 38 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Squeaking Wipers My E90 has been born with some squeaking wipers ever since it was new. (2.5 months now) I brought it back to the dealers after one month. They changed the rubber on it. Problem solved for 15 minutes of use and the problem was back. After one week, brought it back to the dealers again. They said they cleaned it and waxed it. So I decided to try it once more. After a few days, the problem was back again but not so severe now. The squeaks only happen when it is approaching the normal down position. (Squeaks just one/two inches before reaching the normal parked positon) and a very minor squeak noise when it reaches the top position. And of course, using windshield washer relieves the problem for a few minutes and then it is back again. Can anyone post up your experience with your wipers? Any suggested solutions? It is quite annoying when it rains. BTW, I used the E46 wipers before and they are almost silent to me when in use. Huge difference.
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	It's something they have put on your windscreen. I don't know where in the world you are, but I am going to guess USA (cause only you folks call it 2006) I've heard poeple on this forum talk about Rain X...try that...see if it helps. If it doesnt, wash the windscreen with dishwashing liquid to get all the wax/whatever is on it OFF - and then see... One of those two things will fix it.
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rad21 Private First Class 25 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toluca Lake iTrader: (0)	It sounds like you have wax or oil on your windshield. Do you go to automatic car washes with "hot wax"? Wax or road grime(oil) can cause the wiper blades to squeak and chatter. Try using this http://www.303products.com/main.php?...wipertreatment after cleaning your windshield. __________________ 2021 M340i Mineral White Metallic, Cognac
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e90driver Lieutenant 14 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 06 325i, 08 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	waxing winshield = Wash winshield with dawn and scrub it well. If you want, there is an excellent product made my Glass Science, called Glass Scrub- it removes all oil/wax/dirt/bugs and is very easy to use. It even smells good and is only a few bucks, plus it does all your windows like 15 times. Chatters and squeaking will be gone. __________________ see ya 06 325i. IT'S HERE!- 08 E92 328xi, Premium, Auto, Cold- Montego Blue
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tctic Major 38 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I just tried using Dishwasher Detergent to clean off the wipers and the windshield. I'll try it out when it rains again in my area. But now, after cleaning the windsheild, using the wipers when the windshield is dry is now noiser. It used to be quieter before despite having squeaks when raining. Not that it's a problem since there's no point in using the wipers when the windshield is dry, but just a note about it. And no, I never used RainX on my windshield before.
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mckimble New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0)	Just for clarification sake - Do you suggest using Rain-X or not. I just purchased some because the visibility was awful the last time I drove in the rain. I have not put Rain-X on the windshield yet. Are you saying doing so will create squeaking? Thanks __________________ *E90 325i - Titanium Silver w/ Black Leather* Premium Package / Steptronic / Navigation / Heated Seats Voice Activation / Satellite Radio / BMW Assist & Concierge
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tctic Major 38 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	How about those who have no complaints about their wiper noise? Are they working almost silently when raining or is there still an occasional squeak or two?
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