Noisy aero wipers

musky · 14-10-2007, 14:33

I recently fitted some new Bosch Retrofit Aero Wipers and while going to Stanstead the other day couldn't figure out what the roaring sound was at highish speed until I put the wipers on and it instantly went until they parked again. Whilst they work well they will be going again soon at this rate. Anyone else had this? is there a cure? or have I just done it wrong!

**mannyo** · 14-10-2007, 14:42

Have you got them fitted correctly?

musky · 14-10-2007, 14:53

Doesn't seem to be a wrong way to fit them but would welcome any suggestions

Octavia Vrs! · 14-10-2007, 15:01

I cant really see how you could possibly fit them wrong - very simple. I use the Bosch aero wipers on the standard arms and have no noise at all. And mine have been tested to over 140 MPH at the Nurburgring

. If you post a pic I'll compare them to mine if you like (length, possition ect.)

musky · 14-10-2007, 15:43

Heres some pics, could they be upside down?[ATTACH][ATTACH]wipers 006.jpg[/ATTACH][/ATTACH]
Sorry if this is a bit amateurish, I've not posted any pix before

Nud748 · 14-10-2007, 15:47

what model where these origonally for ??

musky · 14-10-2007, 15:56

Any Mk1 Octavia - they are all the same arent they?

**mannyo** · 14-10-2007, 16:27

Is the passenger one making contact with the glass for its whole length, from the picture it looks like its lifted at either end.

Octavia Vrs! · 14-10-2007, 18:06

They look the same type as mine (size ect) - its hard to tell with the pictures not showing the whole windscreen. Heres a pic of mine anyway for you to hava look at. Sure they're the same anyway.
Mine are lifted slightly at one end only in parked possition due to shape of windscreen but do appear to have beter contact than yours.
Hope you fix the problem, I'd never go back to the standard type after using these.

wipers.jpg

musky · 14-10-2007, 19:54

They work well its just the noise - admittedly at over 75, but it is quite noticeable, and mainly appears to be the passenger side. I'll look again tomorrow.

fatty5000 · 15-10-2007, 11:37

I have the mk4 golf one's on mine and they could be described as making a "swooshy" sound when in use is this what your getting ?

cheezemonkhai · 15-10-2007, 11:52

It looks like the passenger one isn't sitting flat on the screen which could explain the noise.

musky · 15-10-2007, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatty5000

I have the mk4 golf one's on mine and they could be described as making a "swooshy" sound when in use is this what your getting ?

Noise only there when parked, sort of thrumming, silent when wiping

musky · 15-10-2007, 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

It looks like the passenger one isn't sitting flat on the screen which could explain the noise.

I've looked at it again and the end of the passenger on is off the screen for about an inch when parked, works fine, and I can't see how to change it, other than possibly moving the arm on the splines, but as its never been off I can't see why it should be like this.

cheezemonkhai · 15-10-2007, 15:38

I think the blade isn't flexible enough for the screen then as the OEM ones for a MKIV golf sit in contact all the way.

I would suggest that this is probably the source of the noise as the air will pass under this causing the blade to vibrate against the glass at speed.

musky · 15-10-2007, 16:45

So basically they are not the right thing even though they are the right size. Might drop Wiperblades.co.uk a line cause they aren't much good if they all do this.

kenny rsell · 15-10-2007, 16:53

I bought valeo aero style wiper blades from wiperblades.co.uk no problem with them, and the passenger one curves round the screen in the parked position.

mbames · 16-10-2007, 13:28

get some mark 4 golf ones from Vagparts.com :-) We did a group buy a little under a year ago. I think that everyone who bought them was happy with their purchases.....

cheezemonkhai · 16-10-2007, 14:08

I paid full price for them and was more than happy. Much better wipe and a doddle to change the blades too.

mbames · 16-10-2007, 14:46

and I think u can just change the blade within in the aero arm, akin to changing a blade in normal wipers, so no more expensive to use (unless you like to change the whole assembly).

14-10-2007, 14:33	#1
musky Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 500 Thanks: 10 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Noisy aero wipers I recently fitted some new Bosch Retrofit Aero Wipers and while going to Stanstead the other day couldn't figure out what the roaring sound was at highish speed until I put the wipers on and it instantly went until they parked again. Whilst they work well they will be going again soon at this rate. Anyone else had this? is there a cure? or have I just done it wrong!

14-10-2007, 14:42	#2
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,091 Thanks: 34 Thanked 303 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Noisy aero wipers Have you got them fitted correctly? __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

14-10-2007, 14:53	#3
musky Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 500 Thanks: 10 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Noisy aero wipers Doesn't seem to be a wrong way to fit them but would welcome any suggestions

14-10-2007, 15:01	#4
Octavia Vrs! Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 401 Thanks: 23 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Noisy aero wipers I cant really see how you could possibly fit them wrong - very simple. I use the Bosch aero wipers on the standard arms and have no noise at all. And mine have been tested to over 140 MPH at the Nurburgring . If you post a pic I'll compare them to mine if you like (length, possition ect.) __________________ There's nothing like seeing feathers going in the opposite direction to the bird! .......................................

14-10-2007, 15:47	#6
Nud748 I hate Xmas Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Grimsby/Scunthorpe Posts: 385 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Noisy aero wipers what model where these origonally for ?? __________________ Nuds VRs SE 711 - very blue - now with brissy stickers, centre armrest, aero blades,160 intake mod- Navara for slow days - Ducati away for winter.

14-10-2007, 15:56	#7
musky Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 500 Thanks: 10 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Noisy aero wipers Any Mk1 Octavia - they are all the same arent they?

14-10-2007, 16:27	#8
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,091 Thanks: 34 Thanked 303 Times in 283 Posts	Re: Noisy aero wipers Is the passenger one making contact with the glass for its whole length, from the picture it looks like its lifted at either end. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

14-10-2007, 18:06	#9
Octavia Vrs! Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 401 Thanks: 23 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Noisy aero wipers They look the same type as mine (size ect) - its hard to tell with the pictures not showing the whole windscreen. Heres a pic of mine anyway for you to hava look at. Sure they're the same anyway. Mine are lifted slightly at one end only in parked possition due to shape of windscreen but do appear to have beter contact than yours. Hope you fix the problem, I'd never go back to the standard type after using these. wipers.jpg __________________ There's nothing like seeing feathers going in the opposite direction to the bird! .......................................

14-10-2007, 19:54	#10
musky Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 500 Thanks: 10 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Noisy aero wipers They work well its just the noise - admittedly at over 75, but it is quite noticeable, and mainly appears to be the passenger side. I'll look again tomorrow.

15-10-2007, 11:37	#11
fatty5000 Why So Serious Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: "What" ...What ain't no god damn country Posts: 5,135 Thanks: 238 Thanked 167 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Noisy aero wipers I have the mk4 golf one's on mine and they could be described as making a "swooshy" sound when in use is this what your getting ? __________________

15-10-2007, 11:52	#12
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,723 Thanks: 91 Thanked 412 Times in 383 Posts	Re: Noisy aero wipers It looks like the passenger one isn't sitting flat on the screen which could explain the noise. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

15-10-2007, 15:38	#15
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,723 Thanks: 91 Thanked 412 Times in 383 Posts	Re: Noisy aero wipers I think the blade isn't flexible enough for the screen then as the OEM ones for a MKIV golf sit in contact all the way. I would suggest that this is probably the source of the noise as the air will pass under this causing the blade to vibrate against the glass at speed. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

15-10-2007, 16:45	#16
musky Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 500 Thanks: 10 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Noisy aero wipers So basically they are not the right thing even though they are the right size. Might drop Wiperblades.co.uk a line cause they aren't much good if they all do this.

15-10-2007, 16:53	#17
kenny rsell Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: East Lothian Posts: 412 Thanks: 18 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Noisy aero wipers I bought valeo aero style wiper blades from wiperblades.co.uk no problem with them, and the passenger one curves round the screen in the parked position. __________________ Diamond silver octavia vRS,xenons,Jetex downpipe with sports cat,Jetex cat back system,Green panel filter,Forge i pro remap,Forge 007 dv,Milotec bumper grills,TT arch vent mod.

16-10-2007, 13:28	#18
mbames Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Weymouth, Dorset Posts: 1,536 Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Noisy aero wipers get some mark 4 golf ones from Vagparts.com :-) We did a group buy a little under a year ago. I think that everyone who bought them was happy with their purchases.....

16-10-2007, 14:08	#19
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,723 Thanks: 91 Thanked 412 Times in 383 Posts	Re: Noisy aero wipers I paid full price for them and was more than happy. Much better wipe and a doddle to change the blades too. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

16-10-2007, 14:46	#20
mbames Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Weymouth, Dorset Posts: 1,536 Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Noisy aero wipers and I think u can just change the blade within in the aero arm, akin to changing a blade in normal wipers, so no more expensive to use (unless you like to change the whole assembly).

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