Model 3 - wipers and washers..

[TB205gti]

I quite fed up with the wipers and washers on the Model S - there is always a place on the screen that does not get any washerfluid - and overspray is enourmous. (Yes they have been adjusted several times).

Therefore; I'm considering fitting the model S with the sprinklers from the model 3. So I need all the data I can gather from how the system is put together. The little shiled with the three nozzles in -is that replaceable - or is it an integral part of the wiper arms? How long are the wiper arms on the model 3 (not the actual wipers, but the arm from the motor).

..if anybody have some high res pictures that would be even better..

 

[kaffine]

The wipers and washers on the 3 are horrible compared to the other cars I've driven. Not sure how they compare to the S but I doubt they are an upgrade.

 

[vinnie97]

I noticed very staccato movement in auto mode when only minor moisture is detected. Surely, this can be software-corrected since the motion is smoother at higher wipe rates.

 

[kaffine]

The driver side is 23" from bolt center line to the center of the wiper attachment latch. The passenger side is 28.5" measuring straight however the arm itself has a bend in it.

The sprinkler for the washer is a separate from the wiper arm however the wiper arm has posts that the sprinkler attaches to. The posts are bent out from the main body of the wiper arm.

Sorry I wasn't able get pics of the sprinkler.

 

[TB205gti]

The driver side is 23" from bolt center line to the center of the wiper attachment latch. The passenger side is 28.5" measuring straight however the arm itself has a bend in it.

The sprinkler for the washer is a separate from the wiper arm however the wiper arm has posts that the sprinkler attaches to. The posts are bent out from the main body of the wiper arm.

Sorry I wasn't able get pics of the sprinkler.

Great info - thanks!

Do you know if the sprinkler "body" is detachable from the arm?

 

[KFORE]

I noticed very staccato movement in auto mode when only minor moisture is detected. Surely, this can be software-corrected since the motion is smoother at higher wipe rates.

I had the same issue. Take some rubbing alcohol to the rubber blades and clean them. Smooth sailing for me now.

 

[kaffine]

Great info - thanks!

Do you know if the sprinkler "body" is detachable from the arm?

It looks detachable. There are posts bent up from the wiper arm that it clips onto. I removed the cover from the sprinkler but I didn't remove the sprinkler from the wiper arm but it looked like it came off.

 

[TesLou22]

Has anyone found a good replacement blade for the Model 3?

 

[FSKT]

I had the same issue. Take some rubbing alcohol to the rubber blades and clean them. Smooth sailing for me now.

I had major stutter/chatter with mine, too. Tried the rubbing alcohol solution (also discovered that the Manual actually says to try this!), and . . . . . . still major stutter/chatter. I'm going to try to more thoroughly clean the blades again tonight. But as it stands, this is just ridiculous.

One thing I found when I went to clean them the first time: It's tough to get to the wipers, they sit under the hood a bit. Further reading of the manual revealed there's a setting for wiper maintenance that makes them come up a bit for better/easier access.

 

[FSKT]

Has anyone found a good replacement blade for the Model 3?

Oops . . . I misread your post the first time I read it, thought it said: "Has anyone found a good replacement for the Model 3?" Thought that was a rather drastic solution to the wiper blade problem!

 

[Skione65]

As far as washer fluid is concerned. I’m assuming that “blue” OEM fluid Tesla uses that gets all over the A Pillars (lol) is “not” of the ‘De-ice’ type since the cars come from Cali. And with the latest 44 update Winter is the ‘last’ thing obviously on they’re minds. I’m guessing we should cycle to the De-Ice temp sensitive washer fluid ASAP in colder climates so the fluid doesn’t freeze and can be used in the 20’s we have coming.

Ski