[TRUTHSEEKER]

Had my Urban a week now and loving it. Has anyone noticed that the rear wiper has an area at the top of the arc that does not clear the window. I turned off the ignition at the 12 0'clock position and noticed that the last 2" of blade does not quite connect with the glass - hence the missing area.

 

[The Hood]

Just checked mine, and it clears the glass for the full arc, however the top of the arc passes over the black coloured border but it still retains contact.

 

[TRUTHSEEKER]

Thanks for that - must just be an issue with mine. Might try a new blade assembly.

 

[The Hood]

With a car a week old don't you mean a dealer will try a new blade? (assuming you have a local dealer,I don't)

 

[TRUTHSEEKER]

It is not really an issue for me but will pop in to local dealer (8 miles away in Milton Keynes) for them to have a look. Usually I can sort "minor" issues myself as I hate letting dealers loose on a new car (or an old one). I used to work at a main dealership and it is usually the "new young lad" who gets these simple jobs and ends up making a right hash of it.

 

[The Hood]

Just had another look at mine, when the arm is at 12 o'clock and lowered onto the glass, the bottom contacts first. The wiper is easy to remove, have you tried turning it 180 degrees so the opposite end contacts first? The thin metal stiffener might have an uneven curve.

 

[TRUTHSEEKER]

Good idea - will let you know. Yeti all put to bed under his cover now, so will have to wait until tomorrow. I love these forums for answers - where would we be without the net?

 

[Red Clydeside]

I love these forums for answers - where would we be without the net

What 'net'?...........is this another question?

Sorry, couldn't resist.