Windscreen Wipers (and I must be an addict)

[1ToBeOn2Wheels]

First off, Happy Holidays to all at the forum! I must be an addict if I feel the need to visit 1addicts on Christmas Morning (nevermind the fact that I'm at work)!

I just wanted to share something ironic I discovered this morning just for grins. With the attention to detail that BMW is known for (with little things like a complete flash of the turn singal, even if you lever-off mid-blink) this is something I'm very surprised they overlooked: I turned off the engine, then removed the fob. When I did, the wipers were mid-cycle, so they were left half spread across my windscreen. I thought to myself, "Hmmm. That's not very BMW-like," but didn't think much of it. The surprise was when I came back to the car later and started it; the wipers stayed in the same position and did not reset by themselves! :eyebulge:

I guess with so much attention to detail to other aspects of the car, it was easy for the German's to overlook at least one thing!

I hope everyone has a merry and safe holiday! :drinking:

[baseballbreath]

You know I noticed that too a little bit ago. I'm make sure to turn the wipers off of Auto just before I shut off the car. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

[ad78]

that's also dissapoints me.. i really missed my VW R32 when it comes to electronic detail that VW programmed the vehicle.

and also they forgot to include the rain sensing function... my .:R if windows left open, they will closed automatically when its starts to rain.

[jbenington86]

Originally Posted by 1ToBeOn2Wheels

First off, Happy Holidays to all at the forum! I must be an addict if I feel the need to visit 1addicts on Christmas Morning (nevermind the fact that I'm at work)!

woot I wasnt the only one working on Xmas I feel better now :smile:

[shmee150]

Happened to me the other day for the first time, was equally surprised by it. I think it's only caused if you do the engine off key out very quickly. Because if you just do engine off, the wipers stop, then pop the key out after a few seconds and they'll be down.

Tim

[MOCKBA]

My wipers are even weirder, when I stop the engine they continue working after. Another problem is they are to noisy comparing to my Benz. Anyway I like my 1ser.

[MadMan77]

I have not experienced this yet as I always turn them off before I turn off the car but I do have a problem with the window washer sprayers. They barely make it to the window when I spray them. Sometimes they just squirt on the hood and never make it to the windshield. Anyone else notice this?

[135iUSN]

nope mine work fine and then they spray the headlights twice every so often..

[morscode]

Originally Posted by MadMan77

I have not experienced this yet as I always turn them off before I turn off the car but I do have a problem with the window washer sprayers. They barely make it to the window when I spray them. Sometimes they just squirt on the hood and never make it to the windshield. Anyone else notice this?

I had some issues in my previous bmw. Consult your dealer.
Either the spray pump went bad, a hose is pinched, or there is debris in the reservoir.

[MadMan77]

Originally Posted by 1Mor

I had some issues in my previous bmw. Consult your dealer.
Either the spray pump went bad, a hose is pinched, or there is debris in the reservoir.

That is what I figured. I am going to install the alarm soon so when I take it in to be programmed I will mention the washer issue along with a couple of other minor issues.