wipers jump when shutting car off - XBimmers

Chas · 10-02-2012, 07:29 PM

I remember reading something about this on the forum before I purchase by 2013 X3 m/spt. but now I've experienced it at least 2x's already, push start/stop button to shut off engine and wipers jump approx. 1/4". I'm not sure if maybe some how my arm may be touching the wiper arm or other. I've searched the past post on the forum but can't find the old topic. any body else experience this or can someone point me to the old post on this issue. Thanks again
First BMW can't wait to put some miles on the odometer, so I can start to really get into that throttle and experience that dual turbo feel....

sn19 · 10-02-2012, 09:32 PM

I have the same problem. Does not happen all the time, but have noticed many times. Will ask the service guys on 15k mile service. Anyone else have any solution to the this?

02420X3 · 10-02-2012, 09:41 PM

They may not do it every time, but from time to time they will reposition themselves when you turn off your X3. It's normal. The wipers are operating as designed.

KingX · 10-02-2012, 10:24 PM

Normal. You guys got to remember these things aren't being run as they were in older vehicles. It's not just an on off switch anymore that makes them move. There is programming doing background functions and checking stuff at times hence they may move a bit at times depending on the program that's checking them.

April1 · 10-02-2012, 10:42 PM

Don't worry, this is expected behavior.

DonC · 10-02-2012, 11:18 PM

I've noticed the same movement on my car. Doesn't seem to bothersome.

CCL · 10-03-2012, 12:19 AM

If I remember correctly, I read it in this forum that it is to keep the wiper blades from sticking to the mirror cause you might have not operated it for months etc...

sfax · 10-03-2012, 12:52 AM

As above. There are some other threads asking the same question. It's not a problem, it's by design
http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=654544

welkerbrads · 10-03-2012, 07:03 PM

When they move like that the blade will allow you to move them up the windshield so you can lift the blades to wash the windshield.

Dechy · 10-04-2012, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chas

First BMW can't wait to put some miles on the odometer, so I can start to really get into that throttle and experience that dual turbo feel....

FYI: Twinpower = single twinscroll turbo, not twinturbo (bi-turbo). I don't think a single person didn't go "oh crap, twin turbo engine!" when I pop the hood heh

10-02-2012, 07:29 PM	#1
Chas New Member Drives: X3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Phila Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	wipers jump when shutting car off I remember reading something about this on the forum before I purchase by 2013 X3 m/spt. but now I've experienced it at least 2x's already, push start/stop button to shut off engine and wipers jump approx. 1/4". I'm not sure if maybe some how my arm may be touching the wiper arm or other. I've searched the past post on the forum but can't find the old topic. any body else experience this or can someone point me to the old post on this issue. Thanks again First BMW can't wait to put some miles on the odometer, so I can start to really get into that throttle and experience that dual turbo feel....
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10-02-2012, 10:24 PM	#4
KingX Unregistered Drives: 2013 X3 M-Sport 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 176 iTrader: (0)	Normal. You guys got to remember these things aren't being run as they were in older vehicles. It's not just an on off switch anymore that makes them move. There is programming doing background functions and checking stuff at times hence they may move a bit at times depending on the program that's checking them. __________________ 2013 F25 X3 35i M-Sport [Black Sapphire/Oyster/Wave Wood: ZPP/ZTP/ZCW/ZCX/ZDH/ZPS/ZMP/6NR]

10-02-2012, 11:18 PM	#6
DonC Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 X3 3.5i M sport, etc Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: near Seattle Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	I've noticed the same movement on my car. Doesn't seem to bothersome. __________________ 2013 X3 3.5i AW,Msprt,rear fogs,PS,CP, Tech, etc... Other cars 2005 S2000 2007 TL-S

10-03-2012, 12:52 AM	#8
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,774 iTrader: (0)	As above. There are some other threads asking the same question. It's not a problem, it's by design http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=654544 __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE . . titanium silver . . titanium front grille . . 309s . . xline . . xenons . . black leather . . alu trim . . professional multimedia package . . dynamic package . . climate package . . electric seats . . folding mirrors . . servotronic steering . . DAB radio . . business speakers . . sun protection glass . . split rear seats . .

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10-02-2012, 09:32 PM	#2
sn19 Enlisted Member Drives: BMW X3 35i 2012 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem. Does not happen all the time, but have noticed many times. Will ask the service guys on 15k mile service. Anyone else have any solution to the this?

10-02-2012, 09:41 PM	#3
02420X3 Lieutenant Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 546 iTrader: (0)	They may not do it every time, but from time to time they will reposition themselves when you turn off your X3. It's normal. The wipers are operating as designed.

10-02-2012, 10:42 PM	#5
April1 Love All Drives: X3 28i 2011 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 735 iTrader: (1)	Don't worry, this is expected behavior.

10-03-2012, 12:19 AM	#7
CCL Enlisted Member Drives: X3 20d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	If I remember correctly, I read it in this forum that it is to keep the wiper blades from sticking to the mirror cause you might have not operated it for months etc...

10-03-2012, 07:03 PM	#9
welkerbrads Private First Class Drives: 08 alpine white 328i, 2011 X3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: cape girardeau mo Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	When they move like that the blade will allow you to move them up the windshield so you can lift the blades to wash the windshield.