Tiguan Wipers

[Wazza 162]

I know there is a service procedure to change wiper blades etc but is anyone concerned about a over eager parking inspector or pamphlet pusher lifting wiper arm and taking a big chunk of paint off the bonnet.

[tigger73]

All VW's have the same issue. It's not just the new Tiguan that has wipers hitting the bonnet when you lift them.

[Rocket36]

I know there is a service procedure to change wiper blades etc but is anyone concerned about a over eager parking inspector or pamphlet pusher lifting wiper arm and taking a big chunk of paint off the bonnet.

The flexible blades mean that's very unlikely.

[OZROD]

It's more a feature than an issue. The blades are recessed to reduce wind noise and increase aerodynamic efficiency (slightly).

[Wazza 162]

The flexible blades mean that's very unlikely.

It's not the blades so much as it is the actual wiper arms, can only lift wipers 15cms or so off windscreen before hitting bonnet. Definitely looks nicer with wipers hidden.

[Ozsko]

Don't get a parking fine will sort that issue out.

[Grugly]

Just hit the wiper blade arm everytime you park andturn the ignition off to set them to service mode if you are really concerned

[Rocket36]

The point about the blade is they'll flex enough for something to be put under them without the arm even moving!

[Wazza 162]

The point about the blade is they'll flex enough for something to be put under them without the arm even moving!

I see your point, if its someone that either cares or is aware of the problem but that is not always the case. The dealership I raised the issue with told me that several clients vechiles had chips of paint off the bonnet from someone lifting the wiper arm. Just trying to make people aware what could happen.

[INASNT]

My Golf R had the same, got plenty of parking fine and no issues with damage...Issues with the bloody council parking inspectors tho...

[CWolf1]

Issues with the bloody council parking inspectors tho...

Remove wipers. Problem solve.

[Jimgti]

Hi,

Had my 2021 Tiguan R Line now for 2 years with no issues with the wiper blades/arms. So, some loser decided to play a prank the other day and put my wiper arms up. When I returned to the car to see them in the up position, I immediately remembered this could not be possible as they hit the bonnet and need to put in service mode and wondered how they did it???, they were not broken or bent and no paint scratch on the bonnet.
I carefully lowered them down and they were back on the windscreen, I turned the ignition on, and wipers and they went back to their normal position. Doesn’t appear to be any damage. Long story short, rang the dealer/tech and they said they should be fine as no noise or skipping after testing. Was wondering, has anyone had a similar issue, and if so, how are the wiper arms after being tampered with in this manner?

Thanks
Jim