Problems with the windscreen wipers.

BMW X1 4 Me · 02-23-2017, 02:31 PM

It has rained here the whole day and the smearing is back after two day's

E90Fleet · 02-23-2017, 02:37 PM

Would be interesting to test a different manufacturers blades to see if it is the blades or the wiper arms themselves.

BMW X1 4 Me · 03-02-2017, 01:26 PM

I'am very tired to go to the BMW dealer each time for this problem.
They haven't solved the smearing problem in the 5 times I went there.
So I have bought new wipers my self (Bosch aerotwin plus) and it seems to solved the problem. The smearing is totally gone

I hope it won't come back anymore.
I'will keep your informed.

E90Fleet · 03-02-2017, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW X1 4 Me

I'am very tired to go to the BMW dealer each time for this problem.
They haven't solved the smearing problem in the 5 times I went there.
So I have bought new wipers my self (Bosch aerotwin plus) and it seems to solved the problem. The smearing is totally gone

I hope it won't come back anymore.
I'will keep your informed.

Got a part number for the Bosch blades ?
Last I looked on their site it said no F48 X1 sizes available

BMW X1 4 Me · 03-02-2017, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Got a part number for the Bosch blades ?
Last I looked on their site it said no F48 X1 sizes available

Art. nr: 3 397 006 838
Aerotwin plus
Multiclip
Lengte 1: 650mm
Flat blade wisserblad

nyalpine90 · 03-03-2017, 08:48 AM

I cant find bosch areotwin blades smh

BMW X1 4 Me · 03-03-2017, 02:39 PM

http://www.easycarparts.nl/bmw/x1-f4.../ruitenwissers

MrTracey · 03-03-2017, 10:11 PM

In the UK the Bosch Part Numbers for the areotwin blades for the F48 are :
AP16U (Passenger side)
AP26U (Driver Side)

ScottishX1 · 03-11-2017, 09:48 AM

I also have this issue, went through 3 sets of blades in the first 16,000 mls, been to dealers twice who claimed i must have bent the arms during the blade replacement, tossers, they then agreed to 'adjust' the arms and replace the blades and its now worse than ever and not just smearing passenger side small blade is jumping and vibrating on the window. back to dealer to shout again until they get it fixed or BMW do a recall on the arms.

E90Fleet · 03-12-2017, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ScottishX1

I or BMW do a recall on the arms.

Well if the Bosch ones hold for the posters above its not the arms but the Sibera made blades

lrd300 · 03-12-2017, 10:04 PM

I had the same problem on mine. I solved the problem by removing the wiper blade, unclip the the plastic clip from the wiper blade body and reinstall it the opposite way round. To explain better the wiper tip which was closer to the passenger side becomes closer to the windscreen pillar. Simple but it worked for me.

Woodgnome60 · 03-13-2017, 04:40 PM

My new car does the same - on the drivers side...

LexProf · 03-15-2017, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by roozybeh

Ok, so got an update guys =)

After 5 days of not having my car and being stuck with this clunky X3, baby girl is fixed!

According to the service manager, the BMW technician from the headquarters found the problem to be with the tension on the wiper arm, causing the wiper to lift off the window on the downward swipe. They tried the wipers after the fix and happy to say that it appears to have solved the problem.

So for anyone interested, you can have your dealer contact the BMW of Mainline, and get the fix from them. Kinda like have your people call my people sorta thing.

will keep you posted on the updates should the problem returns.

The dealer has now replaced the blades twice, and this last time around they even cleaned the windshield thoroughly to make sure there was no remnant of any contamination. They did the work yesterday and now, not even 24 hours later it is worse than ever before. This is getting very frustrating. It is unsafe to drive with the smearing and we have to keep going back to the dealer. We have now been through 3 sets of blades. So it is either the tension on the blades, the arms, or the windshield glass is defectively misshaped.

Roozybeh, would you mind sharing the name of your service advisor at Mainline?

Thanks

BMW X1 4 Me · 03-16-2017, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LexProf

The dealer has now replaced the blades twice, and this last time around they even cleaned the windshield thoroughly to make sure there was no remnant of any contamination. They did the work yesterday and now, not even 24 hours later it is worse than ever before. This is getting very frustrating. It is unsafe to drive with the smearing and we have to keep going back to the dealer. We have now been through 3 sets of blades. So it is either the tension on the blades, the arms, or the windshield glass is defectively misshaped.

Roozybeh, would you mind sharing the name of your service advisor at Mainline?

Thanks

The blades are the problem I think.
Buy the Bosch aerotwin and maybe your problem is over, just like mine.
Almost two months now without the smearing.

jonkarn · 03-17-2017, 07:35 AM

This is seeming to coincide with the new service guidelines in the US, no longer covering brakes and wipers. Conspiracy?

tguillaume · 03-17-2017, 03:00 PM

Well you can see on those pictures that the original BMW wipers are not the same that the Bosch one...

The Bosch

The original BMW

E90Fleet · 03-17-2017, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jonkarn

This is seeming to coincide with the new service guidelines in the US, no longer covering brakes and wipers. Conspiracy?

They are still covered in many other parts of the world

dj_intrinsic · 03-18-2017, 09:36 AM

Went to BMW 3 times and they could not do a thing... Then I researched this type of problem through other forums, and found the Trico Force replacement blade does the trick.

Purchased a 26" blade for the drivers side and now works wonders!

roozybeh · 03-18-2017, 04:55 PM

Sorry for the delay guys,

I go to BMW OF MAINLINE. Phone number: +1 (610) 668-2200

You can just ask for the service manager and tell them about the issue. Try asking for Joe Serock.

I have to say. Since that post I have not had any issues with wipers. We just had snow and now rain and still no issues. It appears that changing/adjusting the tension on the wipers was the key.

Roozbeh

MikeUK · 03-26-2017, 08:49 AM

Had smearing on drivers side for about 6 months. Tried cleaning screen with variety of cleaners. After fitting Bosch Aero blades problem has gone. (so far...)

oreoOozZz · 04-04-2017, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dj_intrinsic

Went to BMW 3 times and they could not do a thing... Then I researched this type of problem through other forums, and found the Trico Force replacement blade does the trick.

Purchased a 26" blade for the drivers side and now works wonders!

I can vouch, I did the same and no more streaks... for now anyway.

calvol · 04-05-2017, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by oreoOozZz

I can vouch, I did the same and no more streaks... for now anyway.

Yes, Trico Exact Fit or equivalent is the way to go... Bosch is not using good rubber these days-- too hard.

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BMW X1 4 Me Enlisted Member 23 Rep 37 Posts Drives: BMW X1 M Sport Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Nederland iTrader: (0)	I'am very tired to go to the BMW dealer each time for this problem. They haven't solved the smearing problem in the 5 times I went there. So I have bought new wipers my self (Bosch aerotwin plus) and it seems to solved the problem. The smearing is totally gone I hope it won't come back anymore. I'will keep your informed.
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MrTracey Private First Class 52 Rep 140 Posts Drives: F48 X1 xDrive20i MSport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0)	In the UK the Bosch Part Numbers for the areotwin blades for the F48 are : AP16U (Passenger side) AP26U (Driver Side) __________________ Current car : X1 xDrive20i M-Sport, Estoril Blue Previous car : M135i Auto, 3-door, Mineral Grey
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ScottishX1 Private 23 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 16 X1 F48 25D M-Sport Estoril Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Fife iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X1 M-Sport [0.00]	I also have this issue, went through 3 sets of blades in the first 16,000 mls, been to dealers twice who claimed i must have bent the arms during the blade replacement, tossers, they then agreed to 'adjust' the arms and replace the blades and its now worse than ever and not just smearing passenger side small blade is jumping and vibrating on the window. back to dealer to shout again until they get it fixed or BMW do a recall on the arms.
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lrd300 New Member 32 Rep 18 Posts Drives: BMW X1 M Sport Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Malta iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem on mine. I solved the problem by removing the wiper blade, unclip the the plastic clip from the wiper blade body and reinstall it the opposite way round. To explain better the wiper tip which was closer to the passenger side becomes closer to the windscreen pillar. Simple but it worked for me.
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tguillaume New Member 17 Rep 9 Posts Drives: X1 18D sDrive M Sport Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Well you can see on those pictures that the original BMW wipers are not the same that the Bosch one... The Bosch The original BMW
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roozybeh Enlisted Member 37 Rep 48 Posts Drives: F48 BMW X1 x-drive Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Philadelphia, US iTrader: (0)	Sorry for the delay guys, I go to BMW OF MAINLINE. Phone number: +1 (610) 668-2200 You can just ask for the service manager and tell them about the issue. Try asking for Joe Serock. I have to say. Since that post I have not had any issues with wipers. We just had snow and now rain and still no issues. It appears that changing/adjusting the tension on the wipers was the key. Roozbeh
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MikeUK New Member 8 Rep 16 Posts Drives: X1 xdrive 2.0d M Sport Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Darlington, UK iTrader: (0)	Had smearing on drivers side for about 6 months. Tried cleaning screen with variety of cleaners. After fitting Bosch Aero blades problem has gone. (so far...)
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