V40 Rear Wiper

Liberty555 · Jul 24th, 2007, 14:21

Just a quick question...

I just replaced the rear wiper blade and holder because the wipe pattern looked like a sort of "butterfly shape" like a figure 8 on the side, thinking it was the blade which was knackered - problem is even with the new blade its exactly the same!

Is it normal for the V40 rear window to wiper like that? Any ideas to get a better wipe as its hard to see out of!

Thanks

btc · Jul 24th, 2007, 16:24

hi mine does the same and i have changed the blade twice but it did pass the mot like it

brian

renaulthater · Jul 24th, 2007, 18:19

ye mine does that too, i think its down to the spring on the wiper arm, ill get a new arm when i get paid!

Nickmac · Jul 24th, 2007, 19:51

Yup, mine does that too, it's a V40 thing!
Think Volvo should have provided a modified/stronger sprung wiper arm by now!

Paul Clifton · Jul 24th, 2007, 20:22

There is a quick fix for this. Remove the complete arm and look where the arm pivots. You will see there is a slight 'bulge' that acts as a stop, carefully grind/file this 'stop' away a bit at a time so it allows the arm to go a bit further towards the window. You will now find it wipes right to the top.

Paul.

Nickmac · Jul 24th, 2007, 20:26

Ah ha, a cunning ploy, will try this before parting with more wedge at the main stealers! Well done that man!

btc · Jul 24th, 2007, 20:36

thanks will givit a try

brian

pound · Nov 10th, 2007, 16:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by pc654

There is a quick fix for this. Remove the complete arm and look where the arm pivots. You will see there is a slight 'bulge' that acts as a stop, carefully grind/file this 'stop' away a bit at a time so it allows the arm to go a bit further towards the window. You will now find it wipes right to the top.

Paul.

Just tried this - seems to do the trick!

You don't need to take off very much to make a difference

I'd imagine as the spring ages further I might need to do it again at some point.

tonymcb · Nov 10th, 2007, 17:20

if this is a common problem then why haven't volvo admitted there is a problem and fix it because mine does exactly the same will try out the fix as above tomorrow

generic wombat · Oct 27th, 2022, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Clifton

There is a quick fix for this. Remove the complete arm and look where the arm pivots. You will see there is a slight 'bulge' that acts as a stop, carefully grind/file this 'stop' away a bit at a time so it allows the arm to go a bit further towards the window. You will now find it wipes right to the top.

Paul.

Is this the bit that needs filing?

Jul 24th, 2007, 14:21	#1
Liberty555 Member Last Online: Aug 20th, 2009 08:27 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Limerick	V40 Rear Wiper Just a quick question... I just replaced the rear wiper blade and holder because the wipe pattern looked like a sort of "butterfly shape" like a figure 8 on the side, thinking it was the blade which was knackered - problem is even with the new blade its exactly the same! Is it normal for the V40 rear window to wiper like that? Any ideas to get a better wipe as its hard to see out of! Thanks

Jul 24th, 2007, 20:22	#5
Paul Clifton Paul Clifton Last Online: Jul 18th, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wisbech View Photos By: Paul Clifton	Rear wiper There is a quick fix for this. Remove the complete arm and look where the arm pivots. You will see there is a slight 'bulge' that acts as a stop, carefully grind/file this 'stop' away a bit at a time so it allows the arm to go a bit further towards the window. You will now find it wipes right to the top. Paul. __________________ Paul Clifton. A man's knowledge can never outweigh his experience.

Nov 10th, 2007, 17:20	#9
tonymcb Senior Member Last Online: Sep 27th, 2018 16:50 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gateshead	wipre arm if this is a common problem then why haven't volvo admitted there is a problem and fix it because mine does exactly the same will try out the fix as above tomorrow

Jul 24th, 2007, 16:24	#2
btc Junior Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2021 13:46 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: worthing	hi mine does the same and i have changed the blade twice but it did pass the mot like it brian

Jul 24th, 2007, 18:19	#3
renaulthater Member Last Online: Jul 1st, 2020 08:07 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: wakefield	ye mine does that too, i think its down to the spring on the wiper arm, ill get a new arm when i get paid!

Jul 24th, 2007, 19:51	#4
Nickmac Member Last Online: Sep 27th, 2008 12:39 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gillingham, Dorset.	Yup, mine does that too, it's a V40 thing! Think Volvo should have provided a modified/stronger sprung wiper arm by now!

Jul 24th, 2007, 20:26	#6
Nickmac Member Last Online: Sep 27th, 2008 12:39 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gillingham, Dorset.	Ah ha, a cunning ploy, will try this before parting with more wedge at the main stealers! Well done that man!

Jul 24th, 2007, 20:36	#7
btc Junior Member Last Online: Oct 9th, 2021 13:46 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: worthing	thanks will givit a try brian

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