Squeaking wipers

KCComp · 12-09-2004, 07:11 PM

My passengers keep commenting on the noisy stock wiper blades. Anybody else have this problem? Maybe mine are bent, since they only squeak on the upstroke? Will replacing them help or will the new ones just bend, and replace with stock or Bosch Micro Edge?

405Z · 12-09-2004, 07:23 PM

davyk3 · 12-09-2004, 07:58 PM

AlanL · 12-09-2004, 08:54 PM

Not just with Windex - get a glass stripper like NoTouch and get all of the road oils out of the pores in the glass. Keep the windshield clean and clean off the wiper blades regularly as well.

Never use a glass treatment like RainX on the front windshield - it will combine with road oils and make visibility far worse than before you started after a few days of rainy weather driving. RainX works fine on side windows and the rear, but not on the front.

If there is still even a slight issue at that point, go ask your deal for a new set - they will install them for free under your warranty.....

Chris C · 12-10-2004, 02:58 AM

They have a tool that measures the angle of the blade against the windshield. Sounds like it is out of spec.

silver_metallic · 12-10-2004, 04:26 AM

TXurS6 · 12-10-2004, 05:11 AM

use a clay bar. This will get EVERYTHING off of your glass. But first, get a new set of refills from te dealer. These refills get old quickly.

AlanL · 12-10-2004, 05:33 AM

12-09-2004, 07:11 PM	#1
KCComp New Member Account #: 74362 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 16	Squeaking wipers My passengers keep commenting on the noisy stock wiper blades. Anybody else have this problem? Maybe mine are bent, since they only squeak on the upstroke? Will replacing them help or will the new ones just bend, and replace with stock or Bosch Micro Edge? __________________ '04 S4, Silver, Alcantara, XM, Sunshades, BBS RS-GT Forged, Yokohama AVS dBS2

12-09-2004, 07:23 PM	#2
405Z AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 43211 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 614	mine are horrible, my '98 A4 and '01 S4 were equally as bad

12-09-2004, 07:58 PM	#3
davyk3 Member Account #: 37153 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,668	had this same problem on my '02 s4, this one has no problems __________________ 2004 S4 Sedan Tip Brilliant Black Black/Silver Alacantra Mods: Miltek non-res Exhaust Hyperflow V2 Induction System RNS-E Navigation System V1 Hardwired - Concealed Display Lidatek LE-30 Audi Sport All Weather Mats 50% 3M Tint Custom S4 Keychain Former Car: 2002 S4 Santorin Blue Tip - No Mods

12-09-2004, 08:54 PM	#4
AlanL Member Account #: 14388 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 6,199	Best advice - clean your windshield. Not just with Windex - get a glass stripper like NoTouch and get all of the road oils out of the pores in the glass. Keep the windshield clean and clean off the wiper blades regularly as well. Never use a glass treatment like RainX on the front windshield - it will combine with road oils and make visibility far worse than before you started after a few days of rainy weather driving. RainX works fine on side windows and the rear, but not on the front. If there is still even a slight issue at that point, go ask your deal for a new set - they will install them for free under your warranty..... __________________ Current: 2007 Silver Gray BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe 2005 Mystic Blue BMW X3 Past: 2005 Silverstone Honda S2000 2004 Silver Audi S4 Avant 2001 Silver Audi S4 sedan 2000 Silver Audi A4 2.8 Sedan

12-10-2004, 02:58 AM	#5
Chris C Junior Member Account #: 275 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,544	Have the dealer adjust them... They have a tool that measures the angle of the blade against the windshield. Sounds like it is out of spec. __________________

12-10-2004, 04:26 AM	#6
silver_metallic New Member Account #: 77929 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 159	Clean your wipers with rubbing alcohol. You'll be amazed w/ how much grease comes off of them.

12-10-2004, 05:11 AM	#7
TXurS6 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 9795 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 7,274	Clean your windows as Alan suggested, Plus use a clay bar. This will get EVERYTHING off of your glass. But first, get a new set of refills from te dealer. These refills get old quickly. __________________ Jim formerly FtWorthS4 1997 S6

12-10-2004, 05:33 AM	#8
AlanL Member Account #: 14388 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 6,199	I do and I agree - the quantity of stuff that comes off is amazing. __________________ Current: 2007 Silver Gray BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe 2005 Mystic Blue BMW X3 Past: 2005 Silverstone Honda S2000 2004 Silver Audi S4 Avant 2001 Silver Audi S4 sedan 2000 Silver Audi A4 2.8 Sedan

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