Model X Front Windshield Wiper Blades Not User Serviceable?

[psgabin]

second that thought would love to have more wiper fluid

 

[paulobear]

I just found these: SUMKS Windshield Wiper Blades with Spray Bar for Tesla Model X https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082SQDB7R/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_qwqiEb3GW5R5K
I don't know anything about them.

I saw these just today. Only problem is the delivery date is the middle of March, but the listing says that they ship in 2-3 days. Not sure what to trust. I have mobile service coming out next week, but it seems crazy. I may stop by my local SC and see if I can't buy them and install myself. Looks pretty easy.

 

[jordanthompson]

I just found these: SUMKS Windshield Wiper Blades with Spray Bar for Tesla Model X https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082SQDB7R/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_qwqiEb3GW5R5K
I don't know anything about them.

I received them and they are identical to the original ones. I have not installed them yet as I was able to fix the original one that broke in the car wash.
Quite frankly, I don't understand the complaints about the wipers. I live in Florida (we get plenty of rain!) and have had zero problems with the wipers in the past year and a half. I still have the original (repaired from breaking in the car wash) wipers on the car.

 

[paulobear]

I received them and they are identical to the original ones. I have not installed them yet as I was able to fix the original one that broke in the car wash.
Quite frankly, I don't understand the complaints about the wipers. I live in Florida (we get plenty of rain!) and have had zero problems with the wipers in the past year and a half. I still have the original (repaired from breaking in the car wash) wipers on the car.

Interesting. How did you repair them? Did you just use a pair of pliers to get the clip to re-seat on the wiper body?

 

[jordanthompson]

Interesting. How did you repair them? Did you just use a pair of pliers to get the clip to re-seat on the wiper body?

In my case, the two ends were torn from the center and I just needed to push them back together (pliers were involved.)

I now have a note taped to my carwash pass card reminding me to turn the auto-wipers off when entering!

 

[paulobear]

But the clip (the part that inserts into the wiper arm) stayed attached to the wiper body? The entire wiper fell off of the clip and the clip stayed attached to the wiper arm in my case.

I was being lazy about clearing snow/ice off the blade by sticking my hand out the window and letting the wiper ride up over my fingers, and then attempting to lift the wiper and letting it fall back on the windshield. Instead it got caught in the top of my knuckle and broke off. A whole 'nuther definition of knucklehead!

 

[jordanthompson]

But the clip (the part that inserts into the wiper arm) stayed attached to the wiper body? The entire wiper fell off of the clip and the clip stayed attached to the wiper arm in my case.

I was being lazy about clearing snow/ice off the blade by sticking my hand out the window and letting the wiper ride up over my fingers, and then attempting to lift the wiper and letting it fall back on the windshield. Instead it got caught in the top of my knuckle and broke off. A whole 'nuther definition of knucklehead!

Correct, the clip and hose were still attached to the wiper arm. The plastic from the wiper arm was slightly damaged where it connected to the clip that connects to the metal arm, but I was able to re-insert with some effort it and it has been working fine ever since.

 

[paulobear]

Correct, the clip and hose were still attached to the wiper arm. The plastic from the wiper arm was slightly damaged where it connected to the clip that connects to the metal arm, but I was able to re-insert with some effort it and it has been working fine ever since.

Oh, so that is the same failure mode everyone here is talking about, I think. Besides the wiper fluid coverage issue. I've seen a little of that, but I just let it run a bit longer. Liked that one guy's simple solution of putting the extra nozzle inline.

 

[spectrum]

Got them from Tesla yesterday. Replaced them myself and it took 10 minutes. Next time it’ll take even less. You need pliers to separate the fluid tube, as it’s on there very tight. Try to wear gloves and keep your eyes away — the fluid flies out when you pull the tube.

this video is helpful (although he could have been more concise):

 

[brianvicars]

Waking up this post. I have a 2016 Model X. I purchased one set for wipers from Tesla in 2018. I take the old set apart and exchange the refill blades with a new ones purchased for $2.30 each from Aliexpress.

 

[Solarman004]

Waking up this post. I have a 2016 Model X. I purchased one set for wipers from Tesla in 2018. I take the old set apart and exchange the refill blades with a new ones purchased for $2.30 each from Aliexpress.

Great recommendation, Brian. I just looked up the replacement inserts on Aliexpress, and will order a set.
Thanks for posting this!

 

[jordanthompson]

Waking up this post. I have a 2016 Model X. I purchased one set for wipers from Tesla in 2018. I take the old set apart and exchange the refill blades with a new ones purchased for $2.30 each from Aliexpress.

Can you please share a URL to the wiper inserts on Aliexpress?

 

[Solarman004]

Can you please share a URL to the wiper inserts on Aliexpress?

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32981...52bf24dcca5e09dc96824e1e3q.jpg_640x640Q90.jpg

 

[jordanthompson]

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32981726914.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.5dd0bebabauAer&browser_id=26a4b1ebc1a1471d8ca7e563460288bb&aff_trace_key=&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=1759fc5095270f8ea248d2204142360863353431b0&gclid=&_imgsrc_=ae01.alicdn.com/kf/H0ca55a652bf24dcca5e09dc96824e1e3q.jpg_640x640Q90.jpg

What lengths and style did you order?

 

[DSolie]

Do the ones from aliexpress have the sprayer holes? Doesn't look like they do.

 

[jordanthompson]

Do the ones from aliexpress have the sprayer holes? Doesn't look like they do.

They are just the rubber inserts. Use the original blade bodies.

 

[Gumball]

A note about the Aliexpress rubbers, they lasted me about 2 months before the rubber started tearing apart....they are cheap for a reason I guess.

 

[brianvicars]

I ordered three, 30" and cut to 28". Order item "B". The package just arrived. Good quality rubber, each refill should last at least a couple of years. These blades were not cheap @ $2.30 CDN. each, just good value.

 

[ntrstngftrmth]

Subscribing to this thread. Our 2020 X wipers have only been used a handful of times. One direction they are great and the other direction they smear the driver side so badly that it's unsafe to drive. I assumed the windshield or wiper had some sort of nasty film on it or something but no improvement after cleaning. I have a mobile appointment already scheduled for this Thursday so hoping to catch them in time to bring a new set of blades in case assuming that's all it is.

 

[ljames28]

Subscribing to this thread. Our 2020 X wipers have only been used a handful of times. One direction they are great and the other direction they smear the driver side so badly that it's unsafe to drive. I assumed the windshield or wiper had some sort of nasty film on it or something but no improvement after cleaning. I have a mobile appointment already scheduled for this Thursday so hoping to catch them in time to bring a new set of blades in case assuming that's all it is.

That sounds like the issue I had, caused by the blade arm being at an incorrect angle. They have a service procedure and tool to align the arm to the glass so if wipes the same in both directions.