Windscreen Wipers Skipping / Shuddering / Squeaking

[chylld]

was it chatter/skipping noisy? or did they run smooth?

my new R has skipping blades, most prominently at the lower right of the windscreen i.e. right in front of me. when it rains heavily (as it did yesterday) they seem to run smooth. should i just let it run its course and hope it becomes totally smooth?

Just an update, washed my windscreen and rear window with meguiar's gold class (i think that's what it's called) and no more shuddering at all - love it (also wiped down the blades with wet tissues)

[Captain Courteous]

Anyone notice shuddering with the rear wiper with constant use. It will wipe the first few just fine but after maybe the 5-6th one it will start shuddering, anyone have a similar experience?

Yeah this started happening to me about 2 months ago..

The 'shuddering' happens pretty much right away.. But as long as there's no streaks and it's cleaning the glass I'm fine with it.. I can see how it'd annoy people though.. It doesn't sound healthy..

Just an update, washed my windscreen and rear window with meguiar's gold class (i think that's what it's called) and no more shuddering at all - love it (also wiped down the blades with wet tissues)

Ah.. Might give that a go on the rear glass/wiper as well. Cheers!

[masev]

Recently noticed in my R that when the wipers are on, my left window wiper stops about 2” short from the bottom on the way down, only to fall all the way some seconds later? Like it’s getting caught but there’s nothing there??

Can anyone confirm whether this happens to them too???

I recently flagged this with the dealer when having the R serviced and they said its normal – Somehow I don’t believe them.

Appreciate anyone’s input.

[chylld]

Recently noticed in my R that when the wipers are on, my left window wiper stops about 2” short from the bottom on the way down, only to fall all the way some seconds later? Like it’s getting caught but there’s nothing there??

My R does exactly the same thing. I think it was mentioned earlier in the thread that it was some sort of method to reduce wear?

I just find it annoying since my wipers (tho smooth now) are still bloody noisy on each change of direction

[SilvrFoxX]

This is a feature, whilst the wipers are active they sit just above the bonnet line , when not in use they tuck themselves below the bonnet line.

[masev]

It seems to happen when they are on but maybe that's because it's on auto/sensor mode? I'll see if it happens when I push the wiper stalk down the next time it rains.

Thanks guys

[Corey_R]

masev - it's perfectly normal operation. Volkswagen cars have done this for years. My MKV Golf was identical. The dealer is correct in this case

[Frankenstrat]

This is a feature, whilst the wipers are active they sit just above the bonnet line , when not in use they tuck themselves below the bonnet line.

Confirmed, I've noticed mine doing this when I turn off the engine, they tuck themselves down irrespective of whether or not it's been raining.

[gonsped]

Anyone had this windscreen shuddering resolved with their dealers? I regularly (daily) clean my windscreen with a wet microfibre towel to remove stuck on debris and use a clean microfibre + auto glass cleaner to clean the glass. I then finish it off with a Chux glass microfibre towel (Woolworths) for the final polish.

I have tried RainX brand auto glass cleaner, I have tried Meguiars - both doesn't stop the shuddering. The Meguiar's cleaner has a funny smell to it but it seems to clean better though.

Mine shudders on the way back to its stored position, never shudders on the first stroke - always the second stroke. Windscreen wiper fluid + additive (from dealer) works to stop the shuddering but I'm going to need a LOT of wiper fluid for heavy rain.

I have a theory - since I park my car during the day outside in the sun, the heat from the glass during the day might have done something to the side of the rubber that is working on the second stroke.

[Wolfgang]

A few things you could try are:

- 303 Wiper Treatment

- Using a clay bar to remove the really stuck on contaminants

- Polishing the glass with a glass polish

The friendly peeps from Car Care Products will help you out with any of these.

[gonsped]

I will have to try the 303 treatment.

My windscreen is totally spotless (no chips, etc.) and contaminant free just as it arrives from the factory - I clean it as per my post #69.

[Rosey456]

Rain X is great but causes shudder, not all the time, but def now and then. If you want to try to eliminate shudder don't use rain x.
Personally I feel the trade off is well worth it and have used the stuff for years.

[gonsped]

I have to disagree - at least to the two cars I have used on before.

When I used RainX on a 1998 Toyota Starlet & 2003 Toyota Corolla, there was no shudder at all and I was using genuine Toyota windscreen rubbers front and back. It really works great at speeds >60km/hr and works real well at highway speeds.

I have the suspicion the Bosch Aeroblade rubber don't like being exposed to the sun for long periods of time. I also had the shudder issue before I used any RainX products on my Golf.

[Wolfgang]

Even better than RainX is Nanolex Glass Sealant, doesn't have the issues of RainX and lasts longer.

[prise]

Just ordered a pair of the bosch aero wiper blades for the front screen from the following site:

http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/vw-golf-hatchback-years-2009-to-2012-wiper-blades/

Worked out at $39 AUD for the pair including postage from the UK.