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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Snooze on 19 July 2014, 13:05

Title: Replace wiper blades
Post by: Snooze on 19 July 2014, 13:05

Hi guys, off to buy some new wipers. Does anyone have a guide of how to replace them? I seem to remember there's a method to get the front wipers to stop in the vertical position to aid figment of new blades. Any help would be much appreciated!

Title: Re: Replace wiper blades
Post by: SRGTD on 19 July 2014, 13:56

Try these;

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bqZHbkcJJxo

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HAMG-u90cEo

Title: Re: Replace wiper blades
Post by: ajmoir36 on 19 July 2014, 16:16

Turn the ignition on and press the wiper stalk down once.

Title: Re: Replace wiper blades
Post by: dubber36 on 19 July 2014, 16:36

You mean turn the ignition on then off, then flick the wiper stalk down. That puts them into the service position. To return them to the normal parked position, turn the ignition on the flick the wiper stalk down. It's all in the handbook.

Title: Re: Replace wiper blades
Post by: ajmoir36 on 19 July 2014, 16:46

Doh my bad got it the wrong way round.

Title: Re: Replace wiper blades
Post by: Snooze on 19 July 2014, 17:35

I feel embarrassed to have asked he question now! Took like 2 seconds!

Title: Re: Replace wiper blades
Post by: Booth11 on 19 July 2014, 20:16

Quote from: Snooze on 19 July 2014, 17:35

I feel embarrassed to have asked he question now! Took like 2 seconds!

 :grin:

Don't you put the wipers in the service position when you wash it then  :wink:

Title: Re: Replace wiper blades
Post by: dubber36 on 19 July 2014, 21:52

Ah, but when do you put them back? When the screen is still wet so that they glide, or when the screen is dry so they drag?

Title: Re: Replace wiper blades
Post by: Booth11 on 19 July 2014, 22:13

Quote from: dubber36 on 19 July 2014, 21:52

Ah, but when do you put them back? When the screen is still wet so that they glide, or when the screen is dry so they drag?

I think you already know the answer to that question  :tongue:

Title: Re: Replace wiper blades
Post by: ajmoir36 on 21 July 2014, 17:26

I left them like that once on my mk5 in the service position with the arms off the screens all day for a major cleaning sesh. Put them back on the screen and they never cleaned properly ever again. They always missed a portion of the screen down near the bottom. Was like they were off the screen too long and they deformed or something.

Title: Re: Replace wiper blades
Post by: Snooze on 21 July 2014, 18:44

Got some lovely new Bosch wiper blades front and rear now. Weren't cheap tho, nearly £50!

Title: Re: Replace wiper blades
Post by: Booth11 on 21 July 2014, 20:18

Quote from: Snooze on 21 July 2014, 18:44

Got some lovely new Bosch wiper blades front and rear now. Weren't cheap tho, nearly £50!

Not cheap but Bosch blades are definitely worth the money.  Miles better than other wipers including Valeo ones.

Title: Re: Replace wiper blades
Post by: Peter W on 22 July 2014, 10:41

Quote from: Snooze on 21 July 2014, 18:44

Got some lovely new Bosch wiper blades front and rear now. Weren't cheap tho, nearly £50!

Have you tried eurocarparts ? 50% off at the moment, you could of had a full set of Bosch for £31 free delivery.  :wink:

Title: Re: Replace wiper blades
Post by: AndyWard on 22 July 2014, 19:52

Quote from: Peter W on 22 July 2014, 10:41

Quote from: Snooze on 21 July 2014, 18:44

Got some lovely new Bosch wiper blades front and rear now. Weren't cheap tho, nearly £50!

Have you tried eurocarparts ? 50% off at the moment, you could of had a full set of Bosch for £31 free delivery.  :wink:

Thanks for pointing that out!

Title: Re: Replace wiper blades
Post by: p3asa on 23 July 2014, 08:44

Or if you don't want to wait for a sale on EuroCarParts

http://www.windscreenwipersdirect.co.uk/  £29.25 delivered

http://www.wiperblades.co.uk £31.99 delivered