Wiper Mechanism Problem
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Forum Name: BMW 5 Series
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Printed Date: 23-September-2024 at 15:39
Topic: Wiper Mechanism Problem
Posted By: SKP1
Subject: Wiper Mechanism Problem
Date Posted: 07-October-2005 at 04:43
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I have a 1997 523i. The other day I was on my way home with the wipers on intermittent. Then all of a sudden the passenger blade, when upright, stayed in that position! The drivers side wiper continued to work normally. Has anyone encountered a similar problem?
Any advice would be welcomed. Thanks. Kind regards. SKP. |
Replies:
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 07-October-2005 at 06:07
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Yes, and take my advice - don't try forcing it into position (I did, the wiper then flew left and left a series of nasty scratches on my A pillar). My mechanic did a fix that took about 5 minutes, which he said was a standard way of fixing them on a Rover 800 and lasted a long time. Unfortunately, I can't remember exactly what he did. Sorry if this is useless to you. ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com""> 
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Posted By: paulfinucane
Date Posted: 07-October-2005 at 08:33
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had a similiar prob on my e34. It was a prob with the balljoint which attached the wipers to the motor. on mine you had to remove the plastic trim exposing the motor & mechanism,reposition the balljoint,drill through & Secure with a self tapper.still working like it now & cost nothing to fix. good luck paul ------------- 1990 e34 M5,Macau Blau Metallic,Extended Champagne Leather,Auto Climate,Hella clear corners,Rondell 058,SS exhaust, 
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Posted By: Drew540i
Date Posted: 07-October-2005 at 12:07
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YOU SHOCKING BODGER!!!!
The new link rod is well under a tenner from BMW and takes less time to fit than your 'fix'. Hang your head in shame! 
I've replaced the complete wiper rack on an E34 - it's not as bad a job as it's reckoned to be although new ones are about £150. The one on my Touring is well worn with the usual 'clonk clonk clonk' against the bonnet. Bloody rubbish! The wiper rack on my '65 Morris 1100 is by comparison as tight as a worm's belt. 40 years old in December! ------------- |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 07-October-2005 at 14:43
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Drew - for the fault in mine, I was looking at €€€ in the dealers - my guy fixed it with no parts for a tenner! ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: NOISUFNOC
Date Posted: 07-October-2005 at 14:46
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Ive done the screw fix on my wipers as well, it works and it will last longer than the plastic balljoint on the connecting rod. Bodgers of the world unite. ------------- 528 for now |
Posted By: Toxic
Date Posted: 08-October-2005 at 10:57
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http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=18541&KW=wiper - http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=18541&a mp;KW=wiper http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/e39/5606423-1.html - http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/e39/5606423-1.html to get access to the place where its disjointed itself...remove the passenger side air box and you will see the joint. I've replaced teh arm and it lasted 4 months...the ball joint on the main wiper mechanism is worn...too expensive to replace...elastic bands your man every 6 months ------------- Tom E39 1997 523i Oxford Green (Sold) ___________________________ |