Wipers+Throttle cable
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Printed Date: 23-September-2024 at 15:40
Topic: Wipers+Throttle cable
Posted By: paul261267
Subject: Wipers+Throttle cable
Date Posted: 26-March-2008 at 19:59
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I don't know if this one has been covered before, I have done a search
on wipers but the results were far too many to trawl through! Basically I have noticed that the wipers on my 528 SE don't revert to intermittent from the first speed when I stop for a short while, such as at traffic lights, They just carry on wiping at normal speed unless I physically put them onto intermittent myself, also the knurled delay wheel appears not to be working, the wipers will sweep the screen at 5 second intervals regardless of its position. Any ideas? Also the throttle cable seems a bit stiff too (stiffer than my old 740i anyway) Is this just simply a cable change? Cheers in advance for any suggestions Paul |
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Posted By: Tomski
Date Posted: 26-March-2008 at 20:38
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HI. I noticed the same problem 2 days ago.When i stop at traffic lights wipers dont stop.And today they were even louder,i mean you could hear a knock when they were going down.I think i could be something with wipers motor.Maybe isnt dead completly but ... It is anoying isnt it? ------------- |
Posted By: 523 iAN
Date Posted: 26-March-2008 at 21:39
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i'm not saying this is the answer? .. but i'd think there is a relay or somesort of speed control box that may be at fault, which operate's the wiper's when the car is stopped?
------------- 2003-530i SE 
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Posted By: < FORZA WEST
Date Posted: 26-March-2008 at 23:03
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Do you have rain light sensor? Cable is quite common-it travels through a few tight angles which eventually causes it to wear and become tight. |
Posted By: paul261267
Date Posted: 27-March-2008 at 19:46
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Thanks for the replies. FORZA...no my 528 doesn't have the rain sensor. And thanks for the advice on the cable, I'll get it changed when it goes in for service in a few weeks, that's always assuming it doesn't snap first! |
Posted By: Tomski
Date Posted: 28-March-2008 at 19:23
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paul261267 Let us know what the score is.When i will have a spare minute(garage) i will check mine and post it.I dont have a rain sensors either. ------------- |