Rear wiper

pacman67 · Nov 17th, 2013, 21:00

Our new purchase 2003 v40 has an issue with the rear wiper only wiping about half of the screen, despite fitting a new blade, so my guess is a wiper arm issue ? I noticed on parts for volvo, they list a mod kit containing a wiper and arm, unsure if this is a modified version or just a full replacement cure ?
Funny enough my xc70 also has an issue with missing top of rear screen and again there is a kit listed.

dcw · Nov 17th, 2013, 21:43

It's a simple fix - Volvo file off slightly the part of the arm that holds it in place against the spring...hard to describe, certainly by memory, and I am not at home or with the car right at present.

If no-one else has helped by Wed/Thurs (when I will be back home) I'll take a photo and explain what I mean...

David

xentor · Nov 17th, 2013, 22:18

Yep, 30 sec fix. Just get yerself a round file. There are two raised ridges that stop the travel of the arm behind where the hinge is. A bit tricky to explain, will try and take a pic when it's light.

pacman67 · Nov 17th, 2013, 22:37

Thanks guys, I seem to remember someone mentioning a mod for the rear wiper.

gatos · Nov 17th, 2013, 23:19

Easy fix. All you need to do, is to grind a bit of the plastic and give the arm a bit of it's original angle. Have done this trick on 4-5 member's cars and it worked a treat every single time. Will try to get some photos so you can see what you need to do.

gatos · Nov 17th, 2013, 23:21

Here you go. All I need to do now is make it as an actual guide

iamanidiot · Nov 18th, 2013, 08:54

Just out of interest, why not buy this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Smooth-Rea...item35c2082b24

I did. It looks way better than the stock wiper with it's weird bend, and it cleans all of the glass.

iamanidiot · Nov 18th, 2013, 09:05

Here's a pic of it on my car:

dcw · Nov 18th, 2013, 10:46

Thanks guys - just what I wanted to describe but no way I could do it without the car in front of me!

David

dmiller · Nov 18th, 2013, 22:59

Thanks everyone! My wiper works properly now. Just a note to say I found it easier to remove the spring by filing a small amount off and then using the short part to pull the spring round to do the rest. My spring was brake drum spring tight and just as fiddly... :-)

Nov 17th, 2013, 21:00	#1
pacman67 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 14:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond N Yorks	Rear wiper Our new purchase 2003 v40 has an issue with the rear wiper only wiping about half of the screen, despite fitting a new blade, so my guess is a wiper arm issue ? I noticed on parts for volvo, they list a mod kit containing a wiper and arm, unsure if this is a modified version or just a full replacement cure ? Funny enough my xc70 also has an issue with missing top of rear screen and again there is a kit listed. __________________ Regards, pacman67 previously held: V40 TD & S40 2ltr P1,V40 P2 sport lux, V70 XC P1, XC70 P2, V70 D5 P2 and P3, V40 T4,V70R, C30 R Design. currently held: V70 P3 D5 SE LUX, XC90 MK2 Inscription Pro.

Nov 17th, 2013, 22:18	#3
xentor Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 16:31 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: The land of IKEA	Yep, 30 sec fix. Just get yerself a round file. There are two raised ridges that stop the travel of the arm behind where the hinge is. A bit tricky to explain, will try and take a pic when it's light. __________________ 2001 2.0t v40 Greyline 130k miles and counting!

Nov 17th, 2013, 22:37	#4
pacman67 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 14:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond N Yorks	Thanks guys, I seem to remember someone mentioning a mod for the rear wiper. __________________ Regards, pacman67 previously held: V40 TD & S40 2ltr P1,V40 P2 sport lux, V70 XC P1, XC70 P2, V70 D5 P2 and P3, V40 T4,V70R, C30 R Design. currently held: V70 P3 D5 SE LUX, XC90 MK2 Inscription Pro.

Nov 17th, 2013, 23:19	#5
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	Easy fix. All you need to do, is to grind a bit of the plastic and give the arm a bit of it's original angle. Have done this trick on 4-5 member's cars and it worked a treat every single time. Will try to get some photos so you can see what you need to do. __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Nov 17th, 2013, 21:43	#2
dcw VOC Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 19:45 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	It's a simple fix - Volvo file off slightly the part of the arm that holds it in place against the spring...hard to describe, certainly by memory, and I am not at home or with the car right at present. If no-one else has helped by Wed/Thurs (when I will be back home) I'll take a photo and explain what I mean... David

Nov 18th, 2013, 08:54	#7
iamanidiot Junior Member Last Online: Oct 31st, 2022 21:59 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Edinburgh	Just out of interest, why not buy this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Smooth-Rea...item35c2082b24 I did. It looks way better than the stock wiper with it's weird bend, and it cleans all of the glass.

Nov 18th, 2013, 09:05	#8
iamanidiot Junior Member Last Online: Oct 31st, 2022 21:59 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Edinburgh	Here's a pic of it on my car:

Nov 18th, 2013, 10:46	#9
dcw VOC Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 19:45 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	Thanks guys - just what I wanted to describe but no way I could do it without the car in front of me! David

Nov 18th, 2013, 22:59	#10
dmiller Senior Member Last Online: Jan 11th, 2023 22:53 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Near Glasgow.	Thanks everyone! My wiper works properly now. Just a note to say I found it easier to remove the spring by filing a small amount off and then using the short part to pull the spring round to do the rest. My spring was brake drum spring tight and just as fiddly... :-)

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