Why are my wipers not in the home position?
This video explains a common problem with wipers on BMW’s that do not park correctly or return the rest or home position on your windshield. The most common cause is a wiper relay.
How do you adjust the park position on a wiper?
Use a socket wrench to remove the nut located at the center of the wiper motor. This nut connects the arm linkage to the motor. Turn the wipers on, then back off, so the motor completes a full cycle and returns to the correct park position.
Why do my BMW wipers not Park correctly?
Please try again later. This video explains a common problem with wipers on BMW’s that do not park correctly or return the rest or home position on your windshield. The most common cause is a wiper relay. This video is on a BMW E90 3 series but I have seen this same problem over the years on many models of BMW.
What should I do if my windshield wipers are not working?
The blades will not move since the linkage has been disconnected. Position the wiper blades in the correct park position. They should rest horizontal and parallel to the windshield. Push the wiper linkage back onto the motor and replace the nut. Tightly secure it with the socket wrench. Turn the wipers on to test them.
Use a socket wrench to remove the nut located at the center of the wiper motor. This nut connects the arm linkage to the motor. Turn the wipers on, then back off, so the motor completes a full cycle and returns to the correct park position.
Why do wipers not return to parked position?
The event that occurs depends upon the position of the wiper blades on the windshield at the moment that the control stalk Off position is selected.
How do you change the wipers on a car?
Push the wiper linkage back onto the motor and replace the nut. Tightly secure it with the socket wrench. Turn the wipers on to test them. They should sweep the windshield as normal, then return to the park position at the bottom of the windshield. Replace the plastic wiper cover by pressing it into position until the clips snap back in.
Where are the wiper blades supposed to be?
Turn the wipers on, then back off, so the motor completes a full cycle and returns to the correct park position. The blades will not move since the linkage has been disconnected. Position the wiper blades in the correct park position. They should rest horizontal and parallel to the windshield.