Wipers!

jme1978 · 30th April 2006, 14:17

Hey guys!

Here a quick question for you - is your drivers side wipe longer than the passenger side and if so which model have you got??

I've got the i-CTDI sport and they are both the same - my dad has got the i-CTDI ES and his is about 2 1/2 inches longer!

I've asked the dealer and he says my sport has the correct wipers on it. My theory is that maybe the rain sensor requires the longer wipers to clear it on the ES?

Cheers

J

Pottsy · 30th April 2006, 16:33

EX - 26" drivers and 22.5" passengers. I think your rain sensor theory is correct!

elfa7 · 2nd September 2006, 09:00

This is another feature of the Civic(and a few other models) that I like . The wipers sweeping to the outside of the screen.

Much better for the passenger, not having to put up with that unswept area to the left of the screen.

Hartside · 2nd September 2006, 11:37

I was worried that the wipers were going to cost a fortune because they looked to be one offs. I read the manual the other night and the replacement is by rubber inserts. I haven't seen rubber inserts for years though.........

elfa7 · 2nd September 2006, 11:41

It appears to be an easy job, if your good at open heart surgery !!!

Hartside · 2nd September 2006, 11:58

Agreed, it the sort of thing that will have the ends of your fingers sore for days. I'm sure to get told off by the wife for cursing and swearing!

richierich · 21st March 2007, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hartside

I was worried that the wipers were going to cost a fortune because they looked to be one offs. I read the manual the other night and the replacement is by rubber inserts. I haven't seen rubber inserts for years though.........

I had the wipers replaced yesterday, £17 each +VAT. Only one problem, they put two short ones on, so I now have erratic wipers as they are not cleaning the rain sensor. Wouldn't mind but I got them on a drive by in Birmingham, had tried Worcester but they were out of stock, that'll teach me for not using my local dealer.

l-noel · 21st March 2007, 17:25

Thanks for the Info !

I didnt like to do that myself but 17 £ for a pair of wipers ! and not the correct one, thats a little bit expensive ! Did you ask for refund ?

richierich · 21st March 2007, 17:54

No, £34 for a pair of wipers. + 17.5% Tax. I have called them to ask them to suggest a way to remedy this, the dealer I went to is 70 miles away, I was passing on my home from the Office the other day, I don't plan on making a special trip just to go and swap wipers.

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jme1978 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 29th April 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 211 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wipers! Hey guys! Here a quick question for you - is your drivers side wipe longer than the passenger side and if so which model have you got?? I've got the i-CTDI sport and they are both the same - my dad has got the i-CTDI ES and his is about 2 1/2 inches longer! I've asked the dealer and he says my sport has the correct wipers on it. My theory is that maybe the rain sensor requires the longer wipers to clear it on the ES? Cheers J

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30th April 2006, 16:33	#2 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,668 Thanks: 3 Thanked 51 Times in 25 Posts	EX - 26" drivers and 22.5" passengers. I think your rain sensor theory is correct!

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,700 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This is another feature of the Civic(and a few other models) that I like . The wipers sweeping to the outside of the screen. Much better for the passenger, not having to put up with that unswept area to the left of the screen.

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Hartside Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 4th May 2006 Location: Northumberland Posts: 547 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was worried that the wipers were going to cost a fortune because they looked to be one offs. I read the manual the other night and the replacement is by rubber inserts. I haven't seen rubber inserts for years though.........

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,700 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It appears to be an easy job, if your good at open heart surgery !!!

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Hartside Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 4th May 2006 Location: Northumberland Posts: 547 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Agreed, it the sort of thing that will have the ends of your fingers sore for days. I'm sure to get told off by the wife for cursing and swearing!

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l-noel Wine and cooking ! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Roanne-France Posts: 1,214 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for the Info ! I didnt like to do that myself but 17 £ for a pair of wipers ! and not the correct one, thats a little bit expensive ! Did you ask for refund ?

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richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,843 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No, £34 for a pair of wipers. + 17.5% Tax. I have called them to ask them to suggest a way to remedy this, the dealer I went to is 70 miles away, I was passing on my home from the Office the other day, I don't plan on making a special trip just to go and swap wipers.