Wipers - Is this normal

[StuartTunstall]

Silly question... 

 

In light of my AC issues http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/321787-ac-issue/ on my new car, I have just noticed that when I turn on the ignition the wipers move up the screen slightly... OR down when I turn off... Is this normal? 

 

Stu

[ILOVEMYSUPERB]

Not noticed when I switch on but definitely when off. There's a bit in the manual about the at rest position being moved when you switch off to prevent rubber fatigue in the wiper.

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[StuartTunstall]

So when you turn off they drop down slightly? not far... 

 

I think I am worried I have electrical problems Lol Paranoid or what...

[trundlenut]

Don't worry it's normal, it is to stop the wiper blades sticking (or something like that). My Octavia does it.

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[StuartTunstall]

Just never noticed it before, and think I am a little paranoid Lol Only had the car 2 weeks though... 

[Superb170]

Yes it's normal, we all get a little paranoid when it's a new car!

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[StuartTunstall]

Think its more to do with the AC issue, which I HOPE the fix before I travel home on Friday They are checking that tomorrow, and I have sent a grovel email asking if they need to order anything it can be done by Thursday night..... 

 

Even with the AC issue, I am still happy with the car, little upset I have the issue, but these things happen... 

[Auric Goldfinger]

My Octavis Vrs does this, I think it's so the Blade on the wiper isn't sitting on the Windscreen, the side of the blade is on the glass in the rest position.

[bryanp]

Yes it normal, mine drop down when ignition on and pop up a bit when ignition off, also I have automatic wiper and between wipes when paused the stop in the higher position but if there's a long pause between wipes the wipers also drop down to low position, funny as it might sound I think it might have something to do with aerodynamics so they are tucked down behind the bonnet. Thats my theory anyway.

[CombatWombat]

If you push the wiper control momentarily (i.e. a flick wipe) after you've turned the ignition off, the wipers park vertically.

 

This is normal too.

 

It makes changing the blades a lot easier, (otherwise the wiper arm takes paint off the bonnet edge when you try to lift it up).

 

HTH.