02-23-2017, 02:37 PM | #46 |
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Would be interesting to test a different manufacturers blades to see if it is the blades or the wiper arms themselves.
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03-02-2017, 01:26 PM | #47 |
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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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Last I looked on their site it said no F48 X1 sizes available
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03-03-2017, 08:48 AM | #50 |
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I cant find bosch areotwin blades smh
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03-03-2017, 10:11 PM | #52 |
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In the UK the Bosch Part Numbers for the areotwin blades for the F48 are :
AP16U (Passenger side) AP26U (Driver Side)
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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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03-12-2017, 08:12 AM | #54 |
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Well if the Bosch ones hold for the posters above its not the arms but the Sibera made blades
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03-12-2017, 10:04 PM | #55 |
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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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Still not working..actually worse now
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Roozybeh, would you mind sharing the name of your service advisor at Mainline? Thanks Last edited by LexProf; 03-15-2017 at 10:59 PM.. |
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03-16-2017, 07:51 PM | #58 | |
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Buy the Bosch aerotwin and maybe your problem is over, just like mine. Almost two months now without the smearing. |
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03-17-2017, 07:35 AM | #59 |
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This is seeming to coincide with the new service guidelines in the US, no longer covering brakes and wipers. Conspiracy?
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03-17-2017, 03:07 PM | #61 |
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They are still covered in many other parts of the world
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03-18-2017, 09:36 AM | #62 |
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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!
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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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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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I can vouch, I did the same and no more streaks... for now anyway.
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