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Natty · 04-09-2002, 05:29 PM

I know most all S13's have the annoying "wiper squeak."
Getting completely new wipers from the dealer and even the triple edge silicone ones won't stop it.
From what I can gather, it is the blade pushed too firmly or too loosely against the glass.
The rear one doesn't do this sound BTW.
Has anyone fixed this problem?
Thanks,
Jeff

DrDubbleB · 04-09-2002, 06:18 PM

Rain-x on the windshield might also help to keep it from squeaking.  Not only that, but it sheets the rain off of the windshield w/o the use of the wipers, making the wipers that much more effective.  It's what airplanes use on their windshields and what motorcycle racers (and riders alike) put on their helmet visors.

I'm sure a simple adjustment of the spring can make the actual wiper blades closer and further though.

my240likenoother · 04-09-2002, 06:41 PM

good idea to use rain-x and what i do is if i hear a skueek i take some vinegar and a rag moisin the rage with the vinegar and rub up and down the blade that will take off all the oil and dirt

try it out aand let me know if it work on you car

*sykikchimp* · 04-09-2002, 07:00 PM

I don't like rain-x b/c when I use my windshield wipers it always creates huge white streaks (that fade of course). I prefer waxing the windshield.

I have 92' s13 and haven't experienced this wiper squek myself. I used Bosch wipers from pepboys. Work fione for me. :shrug: <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

DrDubbleB · 04-09-2002, 08:02 PM

You are supposed to treat rain-x like wax...wipe on, allow it to dry and then wipe off all excess residue. One of those steps must not have been followed enough...because I've never had any problems....

Edited...put wipe off, allow it to dry, and that didn't make any damned sense! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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*sykikchimp* · 04-09-2002, 11:46 PM

maybe I forgot that part.  It's been a while since I used it.  probably 4-5 years.

WhiteS13 · 04-10-2002, 12:34 AM

I just replaced my wipers yesterday with Bosche ones thinking it would take the squeak away... It's still there damnit!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'>

04-09-2002, 05:29 PM	#1
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I know most all S13's have the annoying "wiper squeak." Getting completely new wipers from the dealer and even the triple edge silicone ones won't stop it. From what I can gather, it is the blade pushed too firmly or too loosely against the glass. The rear one doesn't do this sound BTW. Has anyone fixed this problem? Thanks, Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

04-09-2002, 07:00 PM	#4
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't like rain-x b/c when I use my windshield wipers it always creates huge white streaks (that fade of course). I prefer waxing the windshield. I have 92' s13 and haven't experienced this wiper squek myself. I used Bosch wipers from pepboys. Work fione for me. :shrug: <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'> __________________

04-09-2002, 08:02 PM	#5
DrDubbleB Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,119 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You are supposed to treat rain-x like wax...wipe on, allow it to dry and then wipe off all excess residue. One of those steps must not have been followed enough...because I've never had any problems.... Edited...put wipe off, allow it to dry, and that didn't make any damned sense! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>

04-09-2002, 11:46 PM	#6
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	maybe I forgot that part.  It's been a while since I used it.  probably 4-5 years. __________________

04-10-2002, 12:34 AM	#7
WhiteS13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 73 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just replaced my wipers yesterday with Bosche ones thinking it would take the squeak away... It's still there damnit!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'> __________________ WhiteS13 aka Vince 1993 White 240SX LE 1992 White Prelude VTEC 4WS

04-09-2002, 06:18 PM	#2
DrDubbleB Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,119 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rain-x on the windshield might also help to keep it from squeaking.  Not only that, but it sheets the rain off of the windshield w/o the use of the wipers, making the wipers that much more effective.  It's what airplanes use on their windshields and what motorcycle racers (and riders alike) put on their helmet visors. I'm sure a simple adjustment of the spring can make the actual wiper blades closer and further though.

04-09-2002, 06:41 PM	#3
my240likenoother Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,261 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	good idea to use rain-x and what i do is if i hear a skueek i take some vinegar and a rag moisin the rage with the vinegar and rub up and down the blade that will take off all the oil and dirt try it out aand let me know if it work on you car