Hi
when using the wipers, I get a smear directly in from the drivers view, seem to remember something about this, but cannot find the thread. has / does anyone else encounter this issue? and has it been resolved? find it very distracting and dangerous.

Hi,

There's a modified wiper arm & blade (I think).

Quote TSB00918v2 at your Dealer.

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10MY TDV8 HSE Galway Green - Gone
14MY D4 HSE in Scotia Grey - Gone
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I had the same problem, changed the wiper blades for Bosch "Flat" blades (available from Halfords or the ubiquitous internet auction site) and not had a problem since!

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I tried Bosch Twin Blades..seemed to work but after a couple of weeks got the dreaded smear again!
Will mention that TSB to my dealer. SDV8 arrived and fantastic even the infotainment!
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http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic39886.html
The above link will take you to the original posts. For what it is worth the Bosch blades I mentioned in that earlier topic are still working with no smear and I am delighted with them as the smear issue is a real nuisance. Still on the original screen - now 2 1/2 years old.

Having just had a new windscreen fitted I also replaced the wiper blades that were nearly 2 years old - I bought them from my local dealership and have been impressed with no smearing and also no rumbling when the auto-on thinks I have a wet screen when it is quite dry! Problem now for me is how to replace the rear blade because try as I might I cannot get the rear wiper to park anywhere other than in the normal parked position............... which is darned hard to get at. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Also in my garage is a 1996 TDi300 Defender 90 County HT made into a fake CSW

The only way I found to replace the rear wiper blade was to undo the nut on the spindle to allow the arm to drop down. You have to give it a tug to break the grip on the taper. MY2016 HSE D SDV6 - gone due to fuel dilution problems.

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Chaps,

Try this:-

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic43174.html

Scrumps Somerset - Where the apples do grow and the cider do flow!
2021 Defender 90 D250 HSE in Tasman with white roof.
24MY D300 AB - Verasine Blue - 😀
19MY SDV6 AB - Byron Blue - Gone
17MY D5 SDV6 HSE - Firenze Red - Gone
16MY SDV6 AB -Aruba Silver - Gone
13.5MY SDV6 "HSE Black" - Baltic Blue - Gone
10MY TDV8 HSE Galway Green - Gone
14MY D4 HSE in Scotia Grey - Gone
05 TD5 D90 CSW in Cairns Blue

I'd forgotten how to fo that, lol. MY2016 HSE D SDV6 - gone due to fuel dilution problems.

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BigBen wrote:

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic39886.html
The above link will take you to the original posts. For what it is worth the Bosch blades I mentioned in that earlier topic are still working with no smear and I am delighted with them as the smear issue is a real nuisance. Still on the original screen - now 2 1/2 years old.

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Hi
have just fitted the Bosch Wipers as recommended. not over impressed about having to buy my own when there is clearly and issue, but it seems to have resolved the problem, however they have only been on for a day....

Keith