Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
Re: Still a problem?
dilbert2k wrote:
As some have reported good results with the new LR blades (Pt No: DKC500230) I tried to buy some of at my dealer yesterday.... He advised me that I would be wasting my money and that LR were 'still working on the problem'!
The new blades are fine. The silence with the new ones is deafening!
You need to clean the sceen after the old ones though as they appear to leave a residue.
Anyone had problems with the new blades?“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
The rear wiper? No valeo option that I'm aware of but I guess there must be one. Trouble is, the aerodynamics of the car are such that the rear wiper gets pulled away from the rear screen and the rear glass gets every contaminant under the sun sprayed all over it, making blade life appallingly short. A different blade may help, but I suspect a more powerful spring to hold the blade to the glass might be what's needed.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
30th Apr 2008 3:55 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
I got a normal rear wiper from my local car spares shop for £3.50 ..no problems at all .G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
30th Apr 2008 4:48 pm
AndrewW
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
Posts: 2302
WAY too technical a solution for on here, Wiggsy! 2006 D3 finally swapped for a 2016 D4 Graphite in Graphite grey. No mods
None of mine have worked particularly well on the rear for more than about 5000 miles. All fine at first, but soon deteriorate. I've just come to accept that the rear screen will always be rubbish.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
30th Apr 2008 7:31 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72788
I'm still on the original rear blade without any probem after 31k.
30th Apr 2008 7:39 pm
caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
Rear one is the same for me. I did 'Rainex' mine recently though, does help. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
I'm still on the original rear blade without any probem after 31k.
So have I. Cleans perfectly well!
1st May 2008 1:00 am
dilbert2k
Member Since: 11 Dec 2005
Location: Essex
Posts: 22
I asked the question about the rear blade - seemeda good idea to replace it at the same time as the front, but in fact mine is still original and clears the screen OK after 39k. So I'll stick with it now. You made some good point NoDo$h - thx.
Valeos on order for the front - looking forward to silence
Cheers
D2KD1 Tdi200s done. D2 V8 ES done. D3 TDV6 HSE now
I put Rainex on my rear screen too - much better now, as the blade doesn't have to wipe so much as push the water off now. A definite improvement, and the side windows just shed any water straight off also. About £5 from Halfrauds IIRC Previously:
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 S
1984 90 2.25 Petrol CSW
1992 90 200TDi Hard Top
1995 Discovery ES 300TDi
2003 90 TD5 Truck Cab
As some have reported good results with the new LR blades (Pt No: DKC500230) I tried to buy some of at my dealer yesterday.... He advised me that I would be wasting my money and that LR were 'still working on the problem'!
So I tried to part with £32.65, but he wouldn't take it... (Mind you I had just handed him best part of £3k but thats another story... Lets just say SWMBO won't be using Unleaded again...)
Anyhow, off to get some Valeos now - as I drove home from the dealer yesterday, it was raining, and the wiper judder just drives me round the bend!
Anyone know what the Valeo blade for the rear wiper is?
Cheers
D2K. (must upgrade username to D3K...)
Which dealer do you use ?
I have had my Valeo's for about two weeks now and the silence is unbelievable.
1st May 2008 10:20 pm
lafona00
Member Since: 30 Nov 2007
Location: Dubai
Posts: 808
Just went to see if those blades where still in stock.
Mine are starting to be noisy!!!
I was looking at the UM 665 reference and the site is quote Disco3 as a reference!
Do we need anyother spares to be order to change th blades? some little clips or stuff when we are replacing the blades?Arno
No more LR... but a Toyo
Disco 3 XS Auto - MY2008 - Leather, heated seats.
Def 90 - 1993
nothing else needed. Just unclip the old ones and slide and clip the new ones in. The 'Valeo' logo on the blade goes upside down. Sheer bliss! Get some rainX too for all windows esp. rear. Don't be paranoid.........'They' don't like it!!!!!!!
Currently: Land Rover
Previously: Other Land Rovers
22nd May 2008 1:46 pm
lafona00
Member Since: 30 Nov 2007
Location: Dubai
Posts: 808
Sorry but I have not find the RainX ref on their web site.
What is the RainX?Arno
No more LR... but a Toyo
Disco 3 XS Auto - MY2008 - Leather, heated seats.
Def 90 - 1993
It's a spray liquid that you wipe onto the windows that helps repel rain. Water just beads and runs off. It helps the wipers to not drag. Good stuff and only about a fiver. Don't be paranoid.........'They' don't like it!!!!!!!
Currently: Land Rover
Previously: Other Land Rovers
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of the car are such that the rear wiper gets pulled away from the rear screen and the rear glass gets every contaminant under the sun sprayed all over it, making blade life appallingly short. A different blade may help, but I suspect a more powerful spring to hold the blade to the glass might be what's needed.
Disco 3 XS Auto - MY2008 - Leather, heated seats.
Def 90 - 1993 
