Weird Rear Wiper Movement

VR6 South · Post by **VR6 South** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 5:32 pm

Has anyone had problems with their rear wiper? Mine goes for a couple of inches and stops then starts again. Jittery is the best way to describe it It's not related to the wiper blade as that's new

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 5:46 pm

Yep, it judders on the first wipe then as it comes back to where it started it's smooth.

VR6 South · Post by **VR6 South** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 5:50 pm

ModifiedMadness wrote:Yep, it judders on the first wipe then as it comes back to where it started it's smooth.

I'm not alone then. Any ideas on what the problem is?

Post by **alexperkins** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:21 pm

Its to do with the tension on the wiper blade. A new blade often sorts this - depends on the condition of the rubber, so it jumps as its not fresh anymore.

VR6 South · Post by **VR6 South** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:25 pm

alexperkins wrote:Its to do with the tension on the wiper blade. A new blade often sorts this - depends on the condition of the rubber, so it jumps as its not fresh anymore.

I have fitted a new wiper blade. The jerky movement is different from when you have a juddery/goosed wiper

Post by **alexperkins** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:39 pm

What kind of jerk is it then?

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:54 pm

Is your rear window clean?

Even though its a new blade there could be friction because of dirt

VR6 South · Post by **VR6 South** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:59 pm

alexperkins wrote:What kind of jerk is it then?

It's almost like the wiper motor is pausing for a bit. I have the same problem on both Polos

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:03 pm

I get this on my front wipers too, I've always put it down to them being aftermarket aero wipers, I tend to not really worry about it

andyg · Post by **andyg** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:07 pm

My rear wiper also does this. I found that its pretty useless anyways, just like the washer that always pops off and leaks into my carpet.

VR6 South · Post by **VR6 South** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:09 pm

I might spray some white grease on the linkage to see if there's any improvement.

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:10 pm

andyg wrote:My rear wiper also does this. I found that its pretty useless anyways, just like the washer that always pops off and leaks into my carpet.

Hence the best option being de-rear wipering

VR6 South · Post by **VR6 South** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:17 pm

Tim_GTi wrote:
andyg wrote:My rear wiper also does this. I found that its pretty useless anyways, just like the washer that always pops off and leaks into my carpet.
Hence the best option being de-rear wipering

If I removed the parts on my GTI each time they have broken I wouldn't have much of a car left

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 7:35 pm

I think I must have mis-read, it's my blade that judders.

Even when I fitted a new one it started again after a few wipes!

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:05 pm

Mine was ok with the standard one. It's juddery with the Aero wiper as it's a very tight fit and sits at an angle against the screen