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    Posted: 07-October-2003 at 09:01
I have a '92 5-series (E34). I've noticed on mine and numerous other examples of the same model that the nearside windscreen wiper rubs against the bonnet. I've replaced the wiper mechanism but after a short time, the same fault occurs.
Have any other owners experienced this problem ?
Is it a basic BMW design fault ?
Any tips on curing the problem ?
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Points: 6 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07-October-2003 at 09:51
Mine did too, I replaced the arm with a BMW new one and all is well. No idea how the arm got bent but suggestions welcome!!
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Points: 92 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08-October-2003 at 13:16

I had the same problem on my E34. Adjusting the bonnet alignment slightly and applying a round file on the offending wiper arm (+ touch up with black paint !) cured it.

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Points: 76 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08-October-2003 at 19:01
I took the the arm off and bent it slightly. Solved the problem.
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Points: 17 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11-October-2003 at 14:25
ARDASALIAH, I have the same problem with the wiper arm. How did you bend the arm without breaking it.
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Points: 32 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11-October-2003 at 22:30
me too i just undone the bolt an moved it a few splines cant remember up or down but fine now
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Points: 32 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11-October-2003 at 22:30
me too i just undone the bolt an moved it a few splines cant remember up or down but fine now
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Points: 17 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19-October-2003 at 11:28
It is hitting the bonnet so much that moving a few spines makes no difference. I rang Cooksferry who have a very good reputation; they said that to replace the linkage it would take about 3 hours! They said I should try rolling the bonnet slightly so the wiper arm wouldn’t rub. I am waiting on a call to hear the cost of this.

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