Windscreen Wiper Issues

[Brendan_A]

It might be positioning on the ship coming out — prolonged exposure to black (heavy) diesel exhaust can make an awful mess of glass, and Germany's a long way from Australia.
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Are you for real??

They are not deck cargo.

[veew]

Yep, had my wipers replaced 2 times so far and even on the 3rd set they still smear on the drivers side. Initially the replacements were good for the first couple of weeks, then the smearing came back. Annoying, but I can't be bothered going to get them replaced again. Going to wait till they wear out and then get the bosch wipers.

I thought the factory ones are made by Bosch as well...whats the difference between the ones you're getting?

Apparently the standard wipers are French Valeos? Anyways for those interested, these are the Bosch A864S wiper blades people have been buying after going through a few VW wiper blades. Good reports so far.

http://au.bosch-automotive-shop.com/en/products/details/-/productdetails/3397007864
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A864S Bosch Wiper Blades

[veew]

Aerotwin A864S - Set of 2 - Bosch Auto Shop
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A864S Bosch Wiper Blades

These are the Bosch A864S wiper blades people have been buying after going through a few VW wiper blades. Good reports so far.

[Snail Style]

There is a technical bulletin for this issue. The original bosch blades need to be replaced by Federal Mogul blades to rectify the issue.

[cox11]

I'm having shudder problems also. Dealer told me that happens when they are new

[Idle]

Are you for real??

They are not deck cargo.

Have you seen them being unloaded?

[Brendan_A]

Have you seen them being unloaded?

On YouTube yes. So what about it?

They come over on a RORO car carrier which is fully in closed. Exhaust fumes come out the stack which is very high above the deck.

Can't see how they would get covered in exhaust fumes.

[Mountainman]

I am wondering if the driver's side wiper smear problem happens with every Mk7 Golf, or are many of them quite OK.

Any views please?

All I know is that mine (Dec 2012 build) have been perfect for all the 33,000km I've driven it. No smear, no shudder.

[popeclement]

All I know is that mine (Dec 2012 build) have been perfect for all the 33,000km I've driven it. No smear, no shudder.

Had my fronts replaced two weeks after picking up the vehicle - they are ok but still tend to smear a little - lots of windscreen washer to keep it smear free,

Apparently the standard wipers are French Valeos? Anyways for those interested, these are the Bosch A864S wiper blades people have been buying after going through a few VW wiper blades. Good reports so far.

Aerotwin A864S - Set of 2 - Bosch Auto Shop
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A864S Bosch Wiper Blades

Is there a part number for the rear one?

[Lemonskin]

I'm having shudder problems also. Dealer told me that happens when they are new

I had crazy shudder issues for the first 6 weeks or so.

It's calming down now, I guess the friction or whatever was causing it is lessening.