Salt/screenwash/wipers

[mike.]

What I like about the Golf though is that if you pull the lever to skoosh the window and no water comes out, the next time you go to skoosh the window and again no water comes out, the windscreen wipers do not swipe until water next comes out.

My wipers on my GTI activate every time water or not. 

[p3asa]

I've not seen it documented but then the Golf has loads of wee features that aren't documented.
I personally dislike cars that don't have a separate skoosh and swipe as there is nothing more annoying than going on a long journey and trying to clear your screen but no water comes yet the wipers just smear all the crap over the screen.

I suppose the Golf has compromised with this. No water, no swipe. 

[The Doc]

I'd be pleased to get 400 mles from 4 litres of screenwash!

I think the reservoir is far too small and also wish the headlamp washers has a separate switch or operated one in 400 washes instead of one in five!

[GolfTi]

I'd be pleased to get 400 mles from 4 litres of screenwash!

I think the reservoir is far too small and also wish the headlamp washers has a separate switch or operated one in 400 washes instead of one in five!

Yep, didn't like the headlamp washers from day one. (Fuse 36 from memory).

Time for a wiper change maybe? I tried cleaning mine many times but the new ones have made a big improvement.

[am1w]

I'd be pleased to get 400 mles from 4 litres of screenwash!
I think the reservoir is far too small and also wish the headlamp washers has a separate switch or operated one in 400 washes instead of one in five!

Yep, didn't like the headlamp washers from day one. (Fuse 36 from memory).
Time for a wiper change maybe? I tried cleaning mine many times but the new ones have made a big improvement.

The headlamp washers are a pain in the front. So you just removed the fuse? Where is it? I am not very technical yet!

[celticdragon]

I've found coating with Rain-X on the windscreen has helped cut down on streaking and uses fewer schooshes to clear window

[RedHP]

Anyone else with this problem?

Does anyone know of a way of keeping the windscreen clear of dry salt, I've used 4 litres of screenwash over the last few days. (400 miles mainly motorway/dual carriageway in the dark - this is when you need a really clear screen)

I've tried switching the blower away from the screen (A/C on), helps a little as the heat isn't on the screen but then starts misting up due to condensation from snowy shoes etc...

Is it maybe time for new wipers? (Only 14 months old, fine when its wet but the dry salt needs clearing every few minutes)??

I'm glad I'm not the only one with this issue. I drive over 60 miles (roundtrip) on the M1 to and from work, and the screen has been a nightmare. Worse more when all is frozen over and I can't get any water out, I have to manually spray water from my bottle when I am stationary (which happens quite a lot on the M1!!!)
I now keep the windscreen wash solution bottle near my front door as I have to refill the screenwash tank every few days (and this takes 3/4 pots!)

Bring on the summer !

[RedHP]

Not to mention the 'cloudy' wing mirrors, which need a clean for me to see either side behind me !

[GolfTi]

Anyone else with this problem?

Does anyone know of a way of keeping the windscreen clear of dry salt, I've used 4 litres of screenwash over the last few days. (400 miles mainly motorway/dual carriageway in the dark - this is when you need a really clear screen)

I've tried switching the blower away from the screen (A/C on), helps a little as the heat isn't on the screen but then starts misting up due to condensation from snowy shoes etc...

Is it maybe time for new wipers? (Only 14 months old, fine when its wet but the dry salt needs clearing every few minutes)??

I'm glad I'm not the only one with this issue. I drive over 60 miles (roundtrip) on the M1 to and from work, and the screen has been a nightmare. Worse more when all is frozen over and I can't get any water out, I have to manually spray water from my bottle when I am stationary (which happens quite a lot on the M1!!!)
I now keep the windscreen wash solution bottle near my front door as I have to refill the screenwash tank every few days (and this takes 3/4 pots!)

Bring on the summer !

New wipers have worked a treat. £28.

[am1w]

Now that you are able to see, GolfTi, would you kindly tell me where to look for the fuse, please?