SustainableMe
Member
Hi helpful i3 forum folks! Time for me to ask a question
I'm having an annoying, and I think problematic, issue with the windshield wiper on the driver side.... which I have observed often given how much its been raining her in upstate (central) NY. I hope this explanation makes sense. First observed it on day one (would that be the birthday?)
When the wiper (drive side) finishes its cycle to the left, the water seems to 'pool' between the blade and the pillar. When the wiper begins it cycle back towards the center, it 'pulls' the water with it across the driver's field of view. Usually, its in the shape of a triangle.
If its raining hard while traveling at highway speeds, the apex can travel to half way across the (speedometer) display - obscuring quite a bit of the field of vision - kind of the opposite of what one wants the wipers to do.
It also happens at slower speeds but is typically not as severe (the triangle doesn't travel as far into the field of vision).. but then again when exiting the highway on a clover leaf, for example, the change in wind direction can cause the same effect.
I sent the video to my dealer, who passed it on to the regional rep, but....
Has anyone else observed something similar? Cheers
I'm having an annoying, and I think problematic, issue with the windshield wiper on the driver side.... which I have observed often given how much its been raining her in upstate (central) NY. I hope this explanation makes sense. First observed it on day one (would that be the birthday?)
When the wiper (drive side) finishes its cycle to the left, the water seems to 'pool' between the blade and the pillar. When the wiper begins it cycle back towards the center, it 'pulls' the water with it across the driver's field of view. Usually, its in the shape of a triangle.
If its raining hard while traveling at highway speeds, the apex can travel to half way across the (speedometer) display - obscuring quite a bit of the field of vision - kind of the opposite of what one wants the wipers to do.
It also happens at slower speeds but is typically not as severe (the triangle doesn't travel as far into the field of vision).. but then again when exiting the highway on a clover leaf, for example, the change in wind direction can cause the same effect.
I sent the video to my dealer, who passed it on to the regional rep, but....
Has anyone else observed something similar? Cheers