Aero Wiper install T5.2

[Sunny43.5]

Reminds me of my first IPhone changed the factory settings so I could do things the way I wanted , but when the phone was connected back onto the internet Apple reset the bloody thing back to its piss poor original setting . Seems VW do the same thing eh .

[YellowLemon]

"aero blades where not available so we just fitted the OEM equipment"

Haha that's ridiculous. How did they even mount the non-aero blades, it's a completely different fitting!

[The_Hawk]

How did they even mount the non-aero blades, it's a completely different fitting!

I was wondering that!! Got a pic of how they managed to pull this off?

[@Racing]

Doesn't fill you with much confidence that they have competent people in the workshop, given that this would have been more effort than just ordering the correct part.

[Umai Naa!!]

Yeah um... I can't see them working effectively.

Probably best to take the van back and get it sorted asap.

[YellowLemon]

Wow. So is that hole present in the non-aero wipers on purpose so they can be fitted to the aero-arms? Or is this a total hack?

If those holes are there specifically for this type of situation, maybe it's OK? Then just get the proper aero arms next time using the P/N above

[Umai Naa!!]

They look like they'd move around a fair bit when in operation.

If it were mine, I wouldn't be happy.

[The_Hawk]

I'm ordering some new blades and had to look up the part numbers again so thought I would add them to this thread to save me the trouble next time around

Multivan (with Aero retrofit)
7H6955409 - Aero Wiper Arm Drivers Side
7H6955410 - Aero Wiper Arm Passenger Side

7H5955425 - Wiper Blade (each)
-=OR=-
7H6998002 - Wiper Blade Set (set with wear indicator)

Rear Wiper:
7E0955425 - Aero wiper blade

[aSimpleLife]

Well...I can't believe I've just spent almost $300 on front windscreen wipers !!!
But I can't endure that shuddering anymore - for me it seemed to start within a a couple of months of replacing the current standard blades with after market ones each time.
I also was unable to source the aero arms for a better price from os - can get the aero blades for $20 delivered - but not the arms - so thought I'd start with genuine blades and then compare them with the os after market blades down the track.
Price from FTG VW - I get no discounts - arms $95 each - blades $76

Thanks to all for the info and part numbers - without the numbers the spare parts guy had no idea what I was talking about.

Edit - inc gst...I hope

[Lams]

while it isn't VW - I have got great results from using the Bosch Aerotwin ones that I purchase from sparesbox.com.au

I've got them on the Crafter, Caravelle, our Rosa minibus and our Discovery. They're around $60 a pair and every time I change them I think "why didn't I do this sooner" !!

[aSimpleLife]

Multivan (with Aero retrofit)
7H6955409 - Aero Wiper Arm Drivers Side
7H6955410 - Aero Wiper Arm Passenger Side
7H5955425 - Wiper Blade (each)
-=OR=-
7H6998002 - Wiper Blade Set (set with wear indicator)
Rear Wiper:
7E0955425 - Aero wiper blade

Was I safe to assume that these would be the same part numbers for the Transporter?

[The_Hawk]

Was I safe to assume that these would be the same part numbers for the Transporter?

That would be a fair assumption

[LogicprObe]

My original blades lasted nearly five years!
I ended up getting these as a straight replacement and they've been terrific so far.
(about 4 months now so I can't report on longevity yet)

https://www.wipertech.com.au/2005-current-volkswagen-transporter-t5-twin-rear-door-wipers

[Silver Caravelle]

Hi there,

The aero wiper arms weren't on my 2008 Mulltivan either, although they were on some earlier models. I went the cheaper path a bought some Bosch Aero wipers and slotted them on to the existing existing wiper arms. They look OK and perform well. I think they were about $60 from memory. Currently 'free' with Windscreens O'brien if you have any windscreen work done.

Cheers, Scott

At the risk of repeating myself from May 2013 further up in this thread, you don't need to change the wiper arms. The Bosch ones fit nicely over the existing arms and look integrated. Mine are still working well.
Cheers,
Scott

[aSimpleLife]

Well all fitted and it was safe to assume the arms and blades are the same for the Multivan and Transporter
Now I just have to wait for it to rain again.

At the risk of repeating myself from May 2013 further up in this thread...

Yes...well...I must confess that I had missed your initial post in amongst all the enthusiasm for the aero arms and blades
I would have given them I try first.
In fact...in hindsight I probably should have tried a genuine vw set of the original blades first...because the shuddering I was repeatedly getting...may have always been due to using oem blades?
Oh well...at least it was a business expense...