10-03-2011, 05:48 PM | #23 |
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It took me MULTIPLE attempts to get the stupid wiper to go up so I could wash the car even after reading these instructions. I'm not sure the exact sequence of lock / unlock / hold up there is, but I'm guessing there's a bug.
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10-03-2011, 06:08 PM | #24 |
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Only in a German car could we have this much trouble getting windshield wipers up. Over-engineered just a little?
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* I initially started to write "I still get a problem getting it up" and then had a rethink
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It is a bit annoying. Especially when I want the up to wash the car and forget to do it when I first shut it off. Then I have to go back and get the key, turn the system on, turn it off again, then hold the lever up.
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Thank you so much for clearly explaining the steps. The manual was confusing but since we're expecting more snow in MD, I was determined to find the solution.
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My wife has a new X3 with a lot more tech than my '09 128i. This wipers issue has had us both stumped for a few days. Despite this very helpful thread, I couldn't get the wipers to stop in the upright position as shown in the photos. I finally stopped by the dealer today and got the tips I needed. Here is what worked for me:
1. Get in car and shut the door. 2. Do not touch the brake pedal. 3. Press and release the start button once. This "wakes up" the car but does not start the ignition. 4. Press and release the start button again. This "sleeps" the car. 5. Raise the wiper stalk all the way and hold for three seconds. 6. Wipers sweep once and stop at fully upright position so they can be lifted away from the glass. I tried all the methods listed above, but I'll wager everytime I tried this over the weekend I either had my foot on the brake, or I started the engine. If anyone else was still confused, I hope this helps.
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I pretty much tried all the combination of this, and can't seem to get them to that parking position...
Main differences are: + It's a UK model.. + It's a manual transmission... I turned the car on, off, pressed up, down, locked, unlocked, started/stopped the engine etc etc and pretty much every combination thereof !
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1. Unlock 2. Open driver door 3. Don't sit down, just lean in and press ignition button once (that way you can't have foot on brake pedal) - keep keys in hand though to avoid no engine start warning 4. Ignition is now on, lights light up on dash etc but engine isn't running 5. Press ignition again (lights are back off again) 6. Push wiper stalk as high up as it will go and hold it there until the wiper blades move If that doesn't work, take to dealer
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