Wiper Design Fault - Beware - Page 2

nomorework · Oct 26th, 2012, 13:16

Not unique to Volvo, my VW Tiguan is the same.

wimorrison · Oct 26th, 2012, 13:51

It is interesting to see how the niggles and annoyances that come with a new car change from time to time

Mostly with the XC60 it has been the electronic parking brake, often the headlights acting as DRL, sometimes the position of the switches, occasionally the fact that left and right temp zones have a button each and now we add the wipers to the list

My complaint was that they should have made this car sooner, I still think it is the best car I have owned and as a result I am keeping it for longer rather than changing it!

Crockers · Oct 26th, 2012, 14:55

Its hidden for pedestrian safety.

Pesky · Oct 26th, 2012, 16:33

All my last cars had wipers like this.......cannot see the problem

r-designbob · Oct 26th, 2012, 17:51

Well what if you go to you car for the first time in the day and the wipers are stuck with ice. can you please tell my how they can be put into the correct position without ripping them off the windscreen.
Or have I got it wrong

Mountain Goat · Oct 26th, 2012, 18:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by r-designbob

Well what if you go to you car for the first time in the day and the wipers are stuck with ice. can you please tell my how they can be put into the correct position without ripping them off the windscreen.
Or have I got it wrong

You can lift them off the windscreen enough to free them when they're in the parked position - plenty enough to clear ice etc.

m2srt · Oct 26th, 2012, 20:41

The service position should work. Try pressing start button without the break, ignition is on. Now press briefly to turn ignition off and push the wiper stalk up for three seconds. The wipers should be in the service position.

scotgc · Oct 27th, 2012, 13:34

My concern is when the wipers are frozen to the windscreen and have to be lifted to ensure they are free to move. I would not fancy moving them to the service position without making sure doing so would not cause damage.

Ninja59 · Oct 27th, 2012, 13:50

the advantage is they are not so much visible the chances of frost getting into that position is lessened if you do it properly you can scrape the rest quick blast of de icer or i sometimes have used IPA.

V60 Drive · Oct 28th, 2012, 22:38

My Citroen C5 wipers were also tucked below the bonnet - much the same arrangement that you selected one wipe with the ignition off and the wipers rose up and stayed in that position

Oct 26th, 2012, 13:51	#12
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	It is interesting to see how the niggles and annoyances that come with a new car change from time to time Mostly with the XC60 it has been the electronic parking brake, often the headlights acting as DRL, sometimes the position of the switches, occasionally the fact that left and right temp zones have a button each and now we add the wipers to the list My complaint was that they should have made this car sooner, I still think it is the best car I have owned and as a result I am keeping it for longer rather than changing it! __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Oct 26th, 2012, 14:55	#13
Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	Its hidden for pedestrian safety. __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

Oct 26th, 2012, 17:51	#15
r-designbob Premier Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 11:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: portsmouth	Well what if you go to you car for the first time in the day and the wipers are stuck with ice. can you please tell my how they can be put into the correct position without ripping them off the windscreen. Or have I got it wrong __________________ XC60 D3 R-Design- geartronic Sapphire black/ beige interior - Panoramic roof- Tinted rear screen Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery..

Oct 26th, 2012, 20:41	#17
m2srt Senior Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2022 17:02 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Elland	The service position should work. Try pressing start button without the break, ignition is on. Now press briefly to turn ignition off and push the wiper stalk up for three seconds. The wipers should be in the service position. __________________ MY2016 BMW X5 SE 40d, Space Grey, 449 Wheels, Driving Assistant Plus. Power Front Seats, Privacy Glass, American Oak Inlays, Terra Dakota Leather. Previously, MY2013 XC60 SE LUX D5 Geartronic.

Oct 27th, 2012, 13:34	#18
scotgc Senior Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2012 21:12 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Falkirk	My concern is when the wipers are frozen to the windscreen and have to be lifted to ensure they are free to move. I would not fancy moving them to the service position without making sure doing so would not cause damage. __________________ 2010 D5 AWD R Design SE Premium Geartronic Ice White with 20" Cratus wheels Last edited by scotgc; Oct 27th, 2012 at 13:37.

Oct 26th, 2012, 13:16	#11
nomorework Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2018 21:25 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dunfermline	Not unique to Volvo, my VW Tiguan is the same.

Oct 26th, 2012, 16:33	#14
Pesky Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2016 18:55 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire	All my last cars had wipers like this.......cannot see the problem

Oct 27th, 2012, 13:50	#19
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	the advantage is they are not so much visible the chances of frost getting into that position is lessened if you do it properly you can scrape the rest quick blast of de icer or i sometimes have used IPA.

Oct 28th, 2012, 22:38	#20
V60 Drive Junior Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2013 21:51 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Somerset	My Citroen C5 wipers were also tucked below the bonnet - much the same arrangement that you selected one wipe with the ignition off and the wipers rose up and stayed in that position __________________ V60 DRIVe MY12 Passion Red

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