Wipers juddering!

[lee1101]

Afternoon

So it's raining and my windscreen wipers judder like mad no matter what speed or how wet the windscreen is.

Anyone else have this problem? The noise is driving me mad!

[BeefMasta]

Afternoon

So it's raining and my windscreen wipers judder like mad no matter what speed or how wet the windscreen is.

Anyone else have this problem? The noise is driving me mad!

Have you tried cleaning the wipers and the screen?

[ICF]

Yes my wipers did this from new.I gave the windscreen a good clean and over a period of time it went away

[mattds3sport]

what do you clean the screen with ? i was using glass cleaner and mine would judder when it started raining. i just clean mine with lcar shampoo then rinse and it hasnt done it since

[lee1101]

I use greased lightning crystal clear glass and mirror cleaner. I just popped out a rubbed the wiper with a tissue with a dab of washing up liquid and they seem fine for now

[mattds3sport]

yhh glass cleaner seems to make them jump as youve said. try not to use glass cleaner for week n c if it makes a difference

[lee1101]

Spoke to soon, it's back!

[cyclone]

Might try playing around with the angle the wiper blade meets the window by bending the arm slightly.

[walk_86]

What is the automatic feature like?

[lfcrule1972]

The automatic wipers ? IMHO it's very good, works a treat for me and makes me look silly when driving the fiancee's Corsa which doesn't have this feature nor auto lights

[CliveP]

Hi,

Wiper judder is 95% down to cleanliness - try decent glass cleaner (Autobrite Crystal is my favourite) and Autobrite Repel on the windsreen. In which case you won't need the auto-wiper feature, I never use mine as the rain just flies off! The Repel means I rarely use my wipers

Regards,
Clive.

[the guardian]

funny you say that clive i use rain x myself and as you say ive never had a problem with this

[lfcrule1972]

I used Rain X before but gave up using it on the windscreen as it seemed to make the wipers really smeary. I know the idea is you don't need the wipers but sometimes you do and even new blades seemed to be affected

Maybe I should try the Autobrite Repel Clive recommends

[the guardian]

give it go you have nothing to lose

[lfcrule1972]

Except a decent set of wipers mate