Problem with Indica wiper

msk_kapoor · 10th January 2006, 12:55

I have a major problem with Indica wiper. during rains it doesnt clean the windscreen properly. it leaves a small layer of water which reflects the lights of other vehicles so badly that i will be forced to stop the car some times. i changed the wiper and now also the same problem is continuing. one of my friend told me that this is a common problem with all Indica's. is it so? What can be the remedy for this?

tsk1979 · 10th January 2006, 14:25

The blade needs to be replaced only in case of rubber going bad, and that translates to every year. If the problem continues its adjustment problem. If your wiper is jumping on the glass it means too tight, if its leaving water that means too loose. If it leaves a thin line of water means rubber is damaged at that point.
Quality of indica wipers is bad no doubt but a new wiper will do a good job for atleast a year or so if kept properly adjustted

msk_kapoor · 10th January 2006, 14:53

the thin film of water is forming in most of the area the wiper is covering. This is happening with my new wipers also

tsk1979 · 10th January 2006, 15:00

Adjustment problem them. Adjustment means holding the wiper stalk and bending in desired direction. Dont try this at home if you are not confident. I use this solution after I saw the workshop guys do the same thing

msk_kapoor · 10th January 2006, 15:21

cool i will try this. Thanks tsk

Abhay · 10th January 2006, 15:34

Not too many problems with my wipers except that the wash/wipe function won't spray the water on the windscream uniformly (a nozzle issue) and the wiper starts wiping immediately than wait a moment for the water to settle.

Zappo · 10th January 2006, 16:30

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Originally Posted by Abhay

Not too many problems with my wipers except that the wash/wipe function won't spray the water on the windscream uniformly (a nozzle issue) and the wiper starts wiping immediately than wait a moment for the water to settle.

In fact that makes me wonder. My Indica's wash-wipe spray nozzle spurts out water but it lacks sufficient force. This results in the water not spreading across the windscreen. Instead a blob of water falls on the lower part of the screen. To make matter worse, the wiper starts the moment I press the wash-wipe button without waiting for sufficient water to fall on the screen.

Is there a solution to this problem? Is there a pump that sprays the water (I believe there has to be something that drives the water)? Can it be replaced with a more powerful one that can give a more forceful jet of water?

tsk1979 · 10th January 2006, 16:37

Its adequately powerful. Change the direction of nozzle using a pin to direct the war to center of the windscreen. If you just tap the water spray for a moment and dont keep it depressed wiper wont start. So you go tap tap, get some water on windscreen and then keep it pressed.

Zappo · 10th January 2006, 16:59

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Its adequately powerful. Change the direction of nozzle using a pin to direct the war to center of the windscreen. If you just tap the water spray for a moment and dont keep it depressed wiper wont start. So you go tap tap, get some water on windscreen and then keep it pressed.

I see... So those tiny holes can be turned in that fixed orifice, is it? I never thought of that

Gotta check this out. However, one thing I do know is that even a mere tap on the push-button on the wiper control stalk makes the wiper go zap-zoop... i have tried everything and am convinced that the wiper starts moving immediately. I need to check this with the service people. May be it is some problem on my vehicle only.

And since we are at it, Tanveer buddy here is another poser for you. The Indica guidebook says replace engine oil every 10000km or 6 months. What with this 6 months thing? Is it really necessary? I mean, as per the service advisor even if you have not driven the car more than a couple of thousand kms since last change but 6 months have passed you should change the oil. Why?

tsk1979 · 10th January 2006, 17:04

Normal mineral oil degrades with time(moisture, water, corrosion etc.,). thats why they recommend change. If you use synthetic oil it can be kept much longer.

filcord · 10th January 2006, 17:14

This is nothing but traffic grime, an oily film that gets formed on the glass. Wipe the outside of the windscreen with a strong solution of Surf Excel, wash off with clean water. The problem should go away for a week or so at least.

tsk1979 · 10th January 2006, 17:48

Using sunslik sache in the wash wipe tank also takes care of traffic grime problem

deepak_ms · 16th April 2009, 12:12

bumping the old thread..
i have a santro which is 2.5 yrs old.. from past few days wiper water spray is not working. what may be the problem??

BenjiRoss · 16th April 2009, 19:00

Deepak - is there water in the wiper tank (or whatever it is called)
If there is there must be a block somewhere in the tubing or nozzle.

CrackedHead · 16th April 2009, 20:03

Deepak - keep the ignition switch at "On" but don't start the engine. Then try the windscreen washer switch - you should be able to hear the pump in the tank hum to life.

If you hear nothing - its a problem with the wiring or the pump.

10th January 2006, 12:55	#1
msk_kapoor BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 189 Thanked: 184 Times	Problem with Indica wiper I have a major problem with Indica wiper. during rains it doesnt clean the windscreen properly. it leaves a small layer of water which reflects the lights of other vehicles so badly that i will be forced to stop the car some times. i changed the wiper and now also the same problem is continuing. one of my friend told me that this is a common problem with all Indica's. is it so? What can be the remedy for this?
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10th January 2006, 14:25	#2
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	The blade needs to be replaced only in case of rubber going bad, and that translates to every year. If the problem continues its adjustment problem. If your wiper is jumping on the glass it means too tight, if its leaving water that means too loose. If it leaves a thin line of water means rubber is damaged at that point. Quality of indica wipers is bad no doubt but a new wiper will do a good job for atleast a year or so if kept properly adjustted
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10th January 2006, 14:53	#3
msk_kapoor BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 189 Thanked: 184 Times	the thin film of water is forming in most of the area the wiper is covering. This is happening with my new wipers also
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10th January 2006, 15:00	#4
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Adjustment problem them. Adjustment means holding the wiper stalk and bending in desired direction. Dont try this at home if you are not confident. I use this solution after I saw the workshop guys do the same thing
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10th January 2006, 15:21	#5
msk_kapoor BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 189 Thanked: 184 Times	cool i will try this. Thanks tsk
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10th January 2006, 15:34	#6
Abhay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 727 Thanked: 11 Times	Not too many problems with my wipers except that the wash/wipe function won't spray the water on the windscream uniformly (a nozzle issue) and the wiper starts wiping immediately than wait a moment for the water to settle.
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10th January 2006, 16:37	#8
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Its adequately powerful. Change the direction of nozzle using a pin to direct the war to center of the windscreen. If you just tap the water spray for a moment and dont keep it depressed wiper wont start. So you go tap tap, get some water on windscreen and then keep it pressed.
	() Thanks

10th January 2006, 17:04	#10
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Normal mineral oil degrades with time(moisture, water, corrosion etc.,). thats why they recommend change. If you use synthetic oil it can be kept much longer.
	() Thanks

10th January 2006, 17:14	#11
filcord BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: goa Posts: 996 Thanked: 67 Times	This is nothing but traffic grime, an oily film that gets formed on the glass. Wipe the outside of the windscreen with a strong solution of Surf Excel, wash off with clean water. The problem should go away for a week or so at least.
	() Thanks

10th January 2006, 17:48	#12
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Using sunslik sache in the wash wipe tank also takes care of traffic grime problem
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16th April 2009, 12:12	#13
deepak_ms BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: KA55 / KA50 Posts: 196 Thanked: 6 Times	bumping the old thread.. i have a santro which is 2.5 yrs old.. from past few days wiper water spray is not working. what may be the problem??
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16th April 2009, 19:00	#14
BenjiRoss Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tamilnadu Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 1,330 Times	Deepak - is there water in the wiper tank (or whatever it is called) If there is there must be a block somewhere in the tubing or nozzle.
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16th April 2009, 20:03	#15
CrackedHead BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 585 Thanked: 81 Times	Deepak - keep the ignition switch at "On" but don't start the engine. Then try the windscreen washer switch - you should be able to hear the pump in the tank hum to life. If you hear nothing - its a problem with the wiring or the pump.
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