Saense
Member Since: 30 Sep 2016
Location: London
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Anyone had any issues with these? I have them, fairly recent addition, fitted ok but drivers side blade doesn't sit flat on the screen for the last inch or so.
Both 22" if I remember correctly.
Could the wiper arm itself have been refitted poorly when I had a new screen?
The wiper fails to clear that last inch as well so doesn't correct itself as it sweeps.
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 29th Nov 2017 10:54 pm |
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MrH
Member Since: 08 Aug 2007
Location: lost in the forest
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Possibly wrong size. From memory one is 22” the other 21”. Othrvthan that I’ve had no issues with Bosch Aeroblades  LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.
Last edited by MrH on 30th Nov 2017 12:17 am. Edited 1 time in total
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| 29th Nov 2017 11:42 pm |
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L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
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I had exactly the same problem with Bosch blades. Had replacements from the supplier and a little better. I believe the packaging , keeping them straight, distorts the ends.
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| 30th Nov 2017 12:04 am |
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Gary_P
Member Since: 03 May 2016
Location: Kent
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Don't know which year or model you have so hard to confirm size. I have a 2016MY and it took 2 x 22" wiper blades.
In answer to your question, I have no issues with them clearing the screen but I've been disappointed with them as they are slightly clunky at the end of the sweep, and noisy/ squeaky when they wipe. When I spray screen wash they quieten down and are fine. I've refitted but still the same. I've used them before on another car and they have been excellent. Gary
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| 30th Nov 2017 12:13 am |
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lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
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The Vale silencio are very good and actually last 12 months.
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| 30th Nov 2017 1:16 am |
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LaserTam
Member Since: 31 Aug 2015
Location: Essex
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Maybe the arm is bent. I had similar issues a year or more ago and there was a thread on here suggesting the wiper arms do bend out of shape. Bought a new arm, problem resolved with the same wiper blade. MY2012 D4 HSE Nara Bronze with some extra stuff
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| 30th Nov 2017 8:46 am |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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Latest D4 is 2 x 22". No problems with the Bosch ones fitted on mine
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
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| 30th Nov 2017 9:08 am |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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lynalldiscovery wrote:The Vale silencio are very good and actually last 12 months.
I'm running with these and the noise of the silence is deafining. 
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| 30th Nov 2017 6:32 pm |
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Saense
Member Since: 30 Sep 2016
Location: London
Posts: 73
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LaserTam wrote:Maybe the arm is bent. I had similar issues a year or more ago and there was a thread on here suggesting the wiper arms do bend out of shape. Bought a new arm, problem resolved with the same wiper blade.
Will investigate that tomorrow, if it is then doubt auto windscreens will take any responsibility as its been over a month since the new screen
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| 30th Nov 2017 9:03 pm |
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