UK RHD Model 3 Wiper Blades

[Jeeves]

… You can get the Bosch pair for £32 from Halfords … .

I understood that the blades for LHD and RHD models were different parts. I wrote to Bosch to ask about this recently, and they said that the RHD part was not currently available in the independent market but that was under review.

Which part is available at Halfords?

 

[Yev000]

I understood that the blades for LHD and RHD models were different parts. I wrote to Bosch to ask about this recently, and they said that the RHD part was not currently available in the independent market but that was under review.

Which part is available at Halfords?

Sorry, you are correct. I got confused by google suggestions.

I wonder if it's possible to just swap the rubber.

 

[Plagued]

do they sell the hose as well ....

I was wondering why the squirters seemed so weak. Must have got snagged round the wiper shaft, or maybe trapped when the SC repaired the water in loom issue ...

 

[Jeeves]

Sorry, you are correct. I got confused by google suggestions.

I wonder if it's possible to just swap the rubber.

No apology required. Nobody would be happier than me if you were able to buy them from that type of shop.

That said, the Tesla prices aren’t that bad when I compare them to the cost of a set of blades I bought from BMW for my last car.

 

[Thunderbird1]

Were you looking because you needed some? Mine seem as good as new and have a very smooth action without streaks or judders.

4000 miles now noisy/streaking

 

[Thunderbird1]

Now available at the Tesla accessories shop
£21 left and £21 right

Model 3 Wiper Blades

 

[Torokruger]

New wipers big difference

 

[kuruma]

mobile service guy said that Michelin Stealth wipers were a good match for M3s. He recommended getting them from Costco if you or someone you know has an account.

 

[Cnixon]

Are the washers part of the new wiper?

 

[rincewind]

Moderator comment - thread merged from "Wiper blades"

After 6 months of ownership my wiper blades have become squeaky. I've tried all the usual remedies. denatured alcohol, super clean windshield etc.

So, suggestions for replacements people?

 

[Jeeves]

There are a few threads here on this subject. Bosch don’t sell the UK RHD wipers to the aftermarket yet. Buy them from Tesla.

 

[kuruma]

I was told Michelin Stealth wipers fit a M3. Any truth in that?

 

[rincewind]

I was told Michelin Stealth wipers fit a M3. Any truth in that?

I'm about to find out next week - I've ordered a pair

 

[GeorgeSymonds]

I've fitted Mich Stealth on my MS - much better. They're bigger and miore substantial units but they don't twist and flex like the bosch ones.

 

[kuruma]

I'm about to find out next week - I've ordered a pair

hope they do. I checked an ebay link for some and it had some sort of filter to see if it was compatible with different models. When I put in ours, it said it wasn't. Hopefully, you can prove them wrong.

 

[rincewind]

hope they do. I checked an ebay link for some and it had some sort of filter to see if it was compatible with different models. When I put in ours, it said it wasn't. Hopefully, you can prove them wrong.

They fit perfectly, as per the method outlined in this thread.

 

[LongRanger]

Which part number for the Michelin option please ?

 

[GeorgeSymonds]

I bought this https://amzn.to/2GVHWTx and the correspondiong correct size for the other wiper for my MS - hopefully that gives you enough of the part number and you just need to change for the right lengths for you car. I imagine each wiper is different and I just used a tape measure to check the lengths currently on the car. One of the online databases has one of the MS blades a different length to what was fitted on the passenger side, I just replaced like for like and its been fine.

 

[Jeeves]

They fit perfectly, as per the method outlined in this thread.

Which method please?

 

[rincewind]

Ah, sorry Jeeves, I was thinking of a diferent thread. This is the method:

Go into car and select Service and then wiper service mode
Remove original wipers (pressing down on button) lay down arm with a towel or microfibre under arm over glass.
Remove both small clips on new wipers (turn them upside down and push until they click off then remove.)
Compare wiper length (I think the 19" is driver and 26" passenger) - WRONG, 26 is the drivers side
Slide TL4 connector (there is about 4 or 5 different connectors) into wiper arm till it clicks then take new blade and position under new clip give it a firm push until it clicks into place. You could always put the TL4 onto new blade first then slide into place but I found putting the connector in first then the blade easy.
Repeat with other blade.
Go back into car and take wipers out of service mode (when you put the car into Drive it will also do this).

This is the thread New wipers big difference