Wiper Blade Solution
04-07-2003, 06:33 PM
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Wiper Blade Solution
A number of people have complained about noisy wiper blades. I've just switched to Bosch blades on my '02 cab and find them totally quiet and effective.
04-07-2003, 07:45 PM
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Yup... I posted this TSB a while ago...
Wiper Blade Noise - Squeaking and Rubbing
1/03 9227
Vehicle Type: 911 Carrera (996) / 911 Carrera 4 (996) / 911 GT3 (996)
Model Year: As of '99 (X)
Concerns: Noises from the wiper blades (rubbing, squeaking).
Information: It is possible that noises (rubbing, squeaking) may occur during the wiping process with the previous wiper blades.
As of the introduction date stated below, the vehicles are equipped with modified wiper blades.
Introduction - December 6, 2002, from the following VIN's:
99 43S 62 2009 996 Coupe USA
99 13S 63 5451 996 Targa USA
99 93S 65 2129 996 Cabrio USA
Important!
While these blades are designed to reduce wiper noise, the build up of dirt, oil and diesel
fuel on the windshield will contribute to any wiper blade making a noise. Make sure the
windshield washer fluid used is adequate enough to remove these noise contributors.
Parts Information:
Part Number --- Description
996 628 901 08 New/Set of wiper blades (includes left and right wiper blade, for all vehicles)
996 628 901 05 Previous/Set of wiper blades (includes left and right wiper blade, for left-hand
drive vehicles), No longer available after existing supplies are used up.
Wiper Blade Noise - Squeaking and Rubbing
1/03 9227
Vehicle Type: 911 Carrera (996) / 911 Carrera 4 (996) / 911 GT3 (996)
Model Year: As of '99 (X)
Concerns: Noises from the wiper blades (rubbing, squeaking).
Information: It is possible that noises (rubbing, squeaking) may occur during the wiping process with the previous wiper blades.
As of the introduction date stated below, the vehicles are equipped with modified wiper blades.
Introduction - December 6, 2002, from the following VIN's:
99 43S 62 2009 996 Coupe USA
99 13S 63 5451 996 Targa USA
99 93S 65 2129 996 Cabrio USA
Important!
While these blades are designed to reduce wiper noise, the build up of dirt, oil and diesel
fuel on the windshield will contribute to any wiper blade making a noise. Make sure the
windshield washer fluid used is adequate enough to remove these noise contributors.
Parts Information:
Part Number --- Description
996 628 901 08 New/Set of wiper blades (includes left and right wiper blade, for all vehicles)
996 628 901 05 Previous/Set of wiper blades (includes left and right wiper blade, for left-hand
drive vehicles), No longer available after existing supplies are used up.
