Rear windshield wiper

[DC Pony]

Does anyone have an explanation for the small size of the rear wind shield wiper? It's at least 2 inches too short.

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[shadowsjc]

Not sure why. But several of us have replaced it with a generic longer blade and it provides better wipe coverage without any negative effects. Search "rear wiper" on the forum and there should be several links with the right part to buy

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

Does anyone have an explanation for the small size of the rear wind shield wiper? It's at least 2 inches too short.

@Benjamin Kegele made a video which included “up sizing” the rear wiper. Getting it to snap in is a bit of a pain but the larger size works well.

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/how-to-replace-wipers-longer-rear-wiper-video.12078/

 

[Benjamin Kegele]

@Benjamin Kegele made a video which included “up sizing” the rear wiper. Getting it to snap in is a bit of a pain but the larger size works well.

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/how-to-replace-wipers-longer-rear-wiper-video.12078/

Had no issues with getting it in

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

Had no issues with getting it in

I was a bit paranoid about breaking it. Firm but not rough pressure worked.

A couple of folks that tried it before you made the video broke some things. I waited for the video instructions from you.

Anyway, you can replace the wiper with a longer one. Watch @Benjamin Kegele video.

 

[2FlyMache]

I did the same and makes a world of difference in vision during rain

 

[Murse-In-Airy]

Had no issues with getting it in

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[Benjamin Kegele]

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I just did not know there was an issue, otherwise I would have pointed it out more in my video

 

[Murse-In-Airy]

I just did not know there was an issue, otherwise I would have pointed it out more in my video

I think you’re missing your own “double entendres” Ben. ??

 

[Triggerhappy007]

Anyone tried a 16" rear wiper yet? If so, what's the part number?

 

[Murse-In-Airy]

Anyone tried a 16" rear wiper yet? If so, what's the part number?

As far as I know, nobody has found a 16” with appropriate connectors.

 

[BMT1071]

I think you’re missing your own “double entendres” Ben. ??

From watching his videos I'm guessing that English might not be his first language. Double entendres and colloquialisms don't always translate very well.

 

[BMT1071]

I was a bit paranoid about breaking it. Firm but not rough pressure worked.

A couple of folks that tried it before you made the video broke some things. I waited for the video instructions from you.

Anyway, you can replace the wiper with a longer one. Watch @Benjamin Kegele video.

My recollection is that the breakage was happening when removing the OE blade. Confusion about whether the lateral or vertical pressure was required first.

 

[generaltso]

Anyone tried a 16" rear wiper yet? If so, what's the part number?

Yeah, I tried a 16” blade. But the extra length didn’t help because the last half inch didn’t touch the glass. So I switched back to the 15”.

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/rear-wiper-blade-longer-replacement.3965/post-296092

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

My recollection is that the breakage was happening when removing the OE blade. Confusion about whether the lateral or vertical pressure was required first.

Yeah. That’s what I was replacing as well. And since I could t remember I waited for the YouTube video.

Going from an aftermarket 15 inch to a 16 inch is another story.

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