Problem with wipers on Cayenne
02-15-2006, 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by wingless
What, like to work?
What do you get if you take an elephant into work?
Sole use of the elevator.
What do you get if you take an elephant into work?
Sole use of the elevator.
02-15-2006, 09:52 AM
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I have tried cleaning the winshield really well and using rainx as you mentioned but it doesn't solve the problem, just makes it not so noticable.
I you look along the wiper blade as it sits on the window it appears that the outer sections of the blade are compressed more on the glass and the center just barely touches. It's one of those issues that you forget to tell the dealer about when you brought the car in for all the other issues a 2004
had, and with the nearest dealer being a bit out of my way it's hard to justify
taking it in for wipers (until it rains of course).
I you look along the wiper blade as it sits on the window it appears that the outer sections of the blade are compressed more on the glass and the center just barely touches. It's one of those issues that you forget to tell the dealer about when you brought the car in for all the other issues a 2004
had, and with the nearest dealer being a bit out of my way it's hard to justify
taking it in for wipers (until it rains of course).
02-15-2006, 09:54 AM
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There is a DIY instruction around for replacing the cores of the blades with ones of your choice from Pepboys. I have not done it yet but will in the future. 10 bucks vs 70 bucks no contest.
02-15-2006, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Deke
I have tried cleaning the winshield really well and using rainx as you mentioned but it doesn't solve the problem, just makes it not so noticable.I you look along the wiper blade as it sits on the window it appears that the outer sections of the blade are compressed more on the glass and the center just barely touches. It's one of those issues that you forget to tell the dealer about when you brought the car in for all the other issues a 2004 had, and with the nearest dealer being a bit out of my way it's hard to justify taking it in for wipers (until it rains of course).
Originally Posted by ltc
OK, you win......
Originally Posted by ltc
OK, you win......
My plan is to celebrate with one of my favorite dishes, custard. But I will remain cautious while dining. These are my reasons:
Why do elephants paint the soles of their feet yellow?
So they can hide upside-down in the custard!
Have you ever found an elephant in your custard?
See, it works!
02-15-2006, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mudman2
We now know your weakness Wingless ! might be a bad thing !
Keep on trunking
Keep on trunking
Why are elephants all wrinkled?
Did you ever try to iron one?
02-16-2006, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Deke
I you look along the wiper blade as it sits on the window it appears that the outer sections of the blade are compressed more on the glass and the center just barely touches.
These are easy to change. Lift the arm. Rotate perpendicular. Remove and replace.
02-16-2006, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by wingless
My recently replaced wipers have uniform compression, except at the very end. At the very end, the last ½", they don't clean, which does not create a problem. These are easy to change. Lift the arm. Rotate perpendicular. Remove and replace.
02-16-2006, 01:39 PM
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There are two (Workshop Campaign) Service Actions for wiper blade problems:
TSB 21/05 W605 – Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades -- dated 11-05-2005
TSB 20/05 W603 – Replacing Windshield Wiper Arms -- dated 10-07-05
TSB 21/05 W605 – Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades -- dated 11-05-2005
TSB 20/05 W603 – Replacing Windshield Wiper Arms -- dated 10-07-05
02-16-2006, 01:50 PM
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Thanks Loren!
The W605 TSB document provides only limited utility. It states: "cause the wiper blade to produce rubbing noises" as one of the problem symptoms. The forum members are clearly more proficient at creating a description of the problem.
Other than that, the document details the problem and solution with typical Porsche efficiency.
The W605 TSB document provides only limited utility. It states: "cause the wiper blade to produce rubbing noises" as one of the problem symptoms. The forum members are clearly more proficient at creating a description of the problem.
Other than that, the document details the problem and solution with typical Porsche efficiency.
02-21-2006, 07:11 PM
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I'm very sure that it's the wiper-arm problem ! Have the same problem on my CTT '04, 2 months ago.
First I've replaced wiper blades, but problem was still there. So I've visited my dealer and he had confirmed, that there has been such a problem with some Cayenne before, and the problem was solved after wiper-arm has been replaced.
I've ordered to replace my wiper-arm, too ! After replacement, problem was solved !
At no cost, under warranty !
P.S.Sorry for my english, coming from Slovenia / Europe.
First I've replaced wiper blades, but problem was still there. So I've visited my dealer and he had confirmed, that there has been such a problem with some Cayenne before, and the problem was solved after wiper-arm has been replaced.
I've ordered to replace my wiper-arm, too ! After replacement, problem was solved !
At no cost, under warranty !
P.S.Sorry for my english, coming from Slovenia / Europe.
02-22-2006, 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by marquiz
....P.S.Sorry for my english, coming from Slovenia / Europe.
hvala in voziti avto dober! oprostite "bad" Slovene!
Welcome to the best forum in the Porsche world!
02-22-2006, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Deke
I don't see any other postings about wipers but does anyone else have the problem where their wiper blades do not wipe in the center of the blade on the upstroke?
By center of the blade I mean a portion about and inch to either side of where the blade pivots on the arm. I have had the dealer replace the blades, I have swapped driver to passenger side blades, and even tried bending the blades back to relieve the tension from the ends of the blades that gives the blades their natural arc. Has anyone else had this problem and know how to correct it. It's particularly ugly in rainy, nights with a lot of glare, and this unwiped swath is right in my field of view.
By center of the blade I mean a portion about and inch to either side of where the blade pivots on the arm. I have had the dealer replace the blades, I have swapped driver to passenger side blades, and even tried bending the blades back to relieve the tension from the ends of the blades that gives the blades their natural arc. Has anyone else had this problem and know how to correct it. It's particularly ugly in rainy, nights with a lot of glare, and this unwiped swath is right in my field of view.
but they really did sound like elephants! Some of the responses may help out....the fix that worked for me was to just not drive in the rain anymore 
"Windshield wipers that sound like two angry elephants... "
https://rennlist.com/forums/cayenne-955-957-2003-2010/170212-windshield-wipers-that-sound-like-two-angry-elephants.html
02-22-2006, 04:24 PM
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How did you stop those angry elephants from charging?
02-22-2006, 04:36 PM
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How did you stop those angry elephants from charging?
Then I went to the dealer and they "fixed" the problem by changing the blades which had a "new rubber compound" yeah right !!
FYIW they worked nice for like 30 days and now its back, but not as bad. Going in for service next Fri, so I will let you know
