XC60 Wiper Problem

[topcatt]

Does anybody else have a problem with the driver's side wiper clipping the A frame pillar when driving in the rain at motorway speeds ?

At first I thought it was because the glass was new and that things would settle down, but it’s coming up to the 3k check-up and it’s still a problem. Might ask the dealer to see if they can adjust it, but slightly nervous about ending up with a 2” unswept arc near the pillar.

And while I’ve got your attention, am I the only one who keeps finding the plastic cover of the tailgate locking mechanism sitting in the striker bar hole ? The odd thing is that if you clip the cover back in place on the tailgate while it’s open, you can’t then budge it, but it will work loose again.

[wimorrison]

Originally Posted by topcatt

Does anybody else have a problem with the driver's side wiper clipping the A frame pillar when driving in the rain at motorway speeds ?
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2 minute adjustment that your dealer can do for you - someone has fitted the arm incorrectly - this should have been picked up during the PDI - naughty, but easy to fix at the 3k inspection

[Clan]

Actualy the QAI is time based, 3 months rather than 3000 miles ... ok most people would do 3000 miles in 3 months BUT a lot will do a LOT more and some may struggle to do 3000 miles in a year . hence 3 months time bassed ..

[XC60nick]

I think I have the same issue with the wiper blade hitting the a piller, although its only rained once in the week i've have the car. I'll check it again and if so, it will be going back at lot sooner than in 3 months...

(my dealer is going love me, any minor item and its going in, last time they gave me a 2010 C70 to play in, had the roof down all day)

[Teejay1]

Originally Posted by topcatt

Does anybody else have a problem with the driver's side wiper clipping the A frame pillar when driving in the rain at motorway speeds ?

At first I thought it was because the glass was new and that things would settle down, but it’s coming up to the 3k check-up and it’s still a problem. Might ask the dealer to see if they can adjust it, but slightly nervous about ending up with a 2” unswept arc near the pillar.

And while I’ve got your attention, am I the only one who keeps finding the plastic cover of the tailgate locking mechanism sitting in the striker bar hole ? The odd thing is that if you clip the cover back in place on the tailgate while it’s open, you can’t then budge it, but it will work loose again.

Was this ever remedied, I think I have the same problem, its just started thought it was the cold but it was fine then suddenly not.

[wimorrison]

Originally Posted by topcatt

Does anybody else have a problem with the driver's side wiper clipping the A frame pillar when driving in the rain at motorway speeds ?

At first I thought it was because the glass was new and that things would settle down, but it’s coming up to the 3k check-up and it’s still a problem. Might ask the dealer to see if they can adjust it, but slightly nervous about ending up with a 2” unswept arc near the pillar.

And while I’ve got your attention, am I the only one who keeps finding the plastic cover of the tailgate locking mechanism sitting in the striker bar hole ? The odd thing is that if you clip the cover back in place on the tailgate while it’s open, you can’t then budge it, but it will work loose again.

It is very disappointing to hear that this is still a build issue on the XC60. I have had my car for 15 months now and it was an issue when I collected my car.

It is a 5 minute fix, as has been suggested, but it is sad that after all this time cars are still appearing like this - I recall that others had the same issue and my dealer said that they would be reporting it as they had had several cases.

I suggest that when you have it corrected you mention that this is a fault from long ago.

BTW, I still think that the car is fantastic - I can't recall being so enthused about any other car that I have owned after 15 months

[80sman]

Does anyone know the details of how to rectify this? My wiper has taken a little of the paint off the A pillar, it just needs a little adjustment.

I can take it to the dealer but if it only takes 2 minutes I'd rather do it myself than waste another £20 in fuel and at least an hours travelling.

[Ninja59]

Tape the current position, take the cover off, take the bolt off you will need a torque wrench probably, and wiper puller to remove the arm of the wiper then adjust it.

Whilst doing that it is worth cleaning the plastic trim and protecting it . Right tools 10 minutes to get both off.