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Right, next up......Wiper arms lengths
If you look at the links the set is composed of 18" 16" and 11" for the rear.
I know it seems stupid to have a shorter arm on the drivers side but put a longer 18" blade on. It's to do with the sweep. If you try to swap the arms over the blades collide so to get the correct setup you need the 16" arm with an 18" blade on the drivers side, 18" arm with 16" blade on the passenger side.
Don't skimp and just buy a new set.
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gilburton wrote: Your wiper arm lengths are correct but you need an 18" wiper blade on the drivers side.
If you look at the links the set is composed of 18" 16" and 11" for the rear.
I know it seems stupid to have a shorter arm on the drivers side but put a longer 18" blade on. It's to do with the sweep. If you try to swap the arms over the blades collide so to get the correct setup you need the 16" arm with an 18" blade on the drivers side, 18" arm with 16" blade on the passenger side.
Don't skimp and just buy a new set.
OMG, I am in a mucking fuddle almost now.
You are right, it does seem stupid.
I can see the sweep on the driver's side would wipe right off the screen if it was 18 +18. I have a collection of blades spares so I'll sort out an 18 for the driver.
Thanks for the heads up - I'll let you know.
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As you now understand all you need is an 18" blade on the drivers side
Any luck with the mirror??
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gilburton wrote: No problem I've been there done that lol
As you now understand all you need is an 18" blade on the drivers side
Any luck with the mirror??
I just dug out one of my Vitara spare blades (they are 18") and lo, wonderful. The arc is the same now and the pair look like a pair. So many thanks.
As for the mirror it was hissing down earlier so I left it but I'll try tomoz when I have an hour or so to play as I only get time in the mornings.
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gilburton wrote: It's these niggly little faults that are so easy to fix that you sometimes wonder why the correct parts weren't fitted in the first place?
I'm guessing she (it was a female previous owner) had a garage do it as they did everything else and they probably bought a pair of 16" and just used them.
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