Luckyarmpit
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So, I did a search before posting this and decided to post anyway, because my problem seems to be a little different.
I have a 2018 Golf R. The rear wiper started to stutter so I had VW replace it during my first 10k service. When I say "stutter" I mean that as the wiper arm sweeps, it stops for a split second. Then it surges forward. Then it stops for a split second. Then it surges forward. Rinse, repeat. It doesn't "chatter" like it's skipping off the glass nor does it make the classic BBBBBRRRRRRRRRR sound. It's like the wiper gets stuck on the glass, then frees itself, then gets stuck again, then frees itself. Hoping stutter is the right word. Regardless, it's loud and annoying, especially for any passenger in the rear seat.
Figuring it was the overpriced/cheap quality wiper blade provided by VW, I replaced it with a Bosch OEM style wiper blade. Was my only choice. It helped for a bit but now it's doing the same thing. Wondering if it's the wiper motor (not strong enough) or perhaps a spring in the mechanism (again, not strong enough or not the right tension)? I had read something about using some sort of clay compound on the rear glass to help smooth the surface or remove any sort of film/impurities. I use the Rain-X washer fluid so I don't know if that has something to do with it?
I've had a lot of vehicles in my car history with rear wipers and I've never had this kind of problem. Anyone else having this problem and if so, any suggestions on how to remedy? Thanks in advance!
I have a 2018 Golf R. The rear wiper started to stutter so I had VW replace it during my first 10k service. When I say "stutter" I mean that as the wiper arm sweeps, it stops for a split second. Then it surges forward. Then it stops for a split second. Then it surges forward. Rinse, repeat. It doesn't "chatter" like it's skipping off the glass nor does it make the classic BBBBBRRRRRRRRRR sound. It's like the wiper gets stuck on the glass, then frees itself, then gets stuck again, then frees itself. Hoping stutter is the right word. Regardless, it's loud and annoying, especially for any passenger in the rear seat.
Figuring it was the overpriced/cheap quality wiper blade provided by VW, I replaced it with a Bosch OEM style wiper blade. Was my only choice. It helped for a bit but now it's doing the same thing. Wondering if it's the wiper motor (not strong enough) or perhaps a spring in the mechanism (again, not strong enough or not the right tension)? I had read something about using some sort of clay compound on the rear glass to help smooth the surface or remove any sort of film/impurities. I use the Rain-X washer fluid so I don't know if that has something to do with it?
I've had a lot of vehicles in my car history with rear wipers and I've never had this kind of problem. Anyone else having this problem and if so, any suggestions on how to remedy? Thanks in advance!