Noisy wipers

[birdsquared]

I haven't been driving much in the rain (haven't been driving much period). I had mobile service come out to adjust my driver's side windshield wiper because it was hitting the A panel on the upstroke, and that has been fixed. However, I'm noticing a slight thumping noise on every stroke of the wipers, and I am unsure if this is normal or if I need another call into servicing.
(I have a short clip but I don't know how to add a video to this post - upload is seemingly limited to photos).

 

[PurdueGuy]

Mine aren't exactly quiet. I'd be interested in checking out the video.
You can probably upload to YouTube as a private video accessible only via link, and post the link here.

 

[birdsquared]

Thanks, hopefully this works:
https://youtu.be/6DyoNRrMu4c

 

[PurdueGuy]

It is super short, but seems similar to mine. I haven't used them in a while (not much rain here lately). Maybe the next time I get a car wash I'll take a video.

 

[Perscitus]

Pickup a set of Bosch Envision OEs, use the right adapter (no 4 I I remember correctly) and break off a tiny piece of plastic that blocks the washer nozzles and prevents full engagement... never worry about wiper chatter again.

PSA: They are pricey but you have to pay to play and you get what you pay for.

 

[birdsquared]

Maybe I'll try to take a longer video (I thought I had, but nope).
Perscitus - it is not a chattering ON the windshield it is silent as it swipes- it is a 'thumping' at the midpoint and end of the stroke.

 

[Perscitus]

Ah, in that case might be the curvature of the windshield (which varies on Model 3s and can be very odd), perhaps some interaction with any coating, sealant (including ceramic or glassparency etc) washer fluid and whats used to wash the car.

 

[birdsquared]

Here is a longer video where the slightly different noises at the two end stages of the wiping can be heard:
https://youtu.be/W7YZHaMJMS0

So - normal (within spec) or something to call out service for?

 

[AnthonyLR]

Here is a longer video where the slightly different noises at the two end stages of the wiping can be heard:
https://youtu.be/W7YZHaMJMS0

So - normal (within spec) or something to call out service for?

Mine does exactly the same in the UK. Just noticed it today (it’s been dry here since I took delivery). Doesn’t sound right to me.

 

[camalaio]

Here is a longer video where the slightly different noises at the two end stages of the wiping can be heard:
https://youtu.be/W7YZHaMJMS0

So - normal (within spec) or something to call out service for?

Mine's the same if dry - is yours quieter when wet? Mine can make some noise still when wet too, usually when it's just barely so.

I hesitate to say it's fine/normal (especially since I don't like it being noisier than past vehicles), but it just might be.

 

[birdsquared]

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll contact service, and have them tell me normal or not. I'll report back.

 

[birdsquared]

So Mobile service came out today, replaced the wiper blades and there is a "slight" reduction in the noise, especially at the top of the stroke, and he said to keep an eye (ear) on it, and make another appointment if the noise returns to its earlier intensity. He said that it is 'possible' that the wiper arms are slightly off and so a replacement of those might be called for, but he also said that from his knowledge, Model 3s have slightly noisier wipers than other cars, so it might just be something to get used to...

 

[sokhangoo]

It is the first rain for my M3 since I got it last weekend and wipers are as noisy as hell. They also chatter a lot at both ends, very shakey wipers. Should I make a mobile appointment or simply invest in Bosch wipers and save the headache?

 

[TX_M3P+]

You can always try a new set of wipers to see if that helps...

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