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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => GENERAL => Topic started by: Bubbacpt on February 21, 2018, 21:51:25

Title: Front wipers issue on new generation i30!
Post by: Bubbacpt on February 21, 2018, 21:51:25

Was washing my new generation i30 today for first time and wanted to raise the front wipers to allow me to wash the windscreen properly, as I normally do with every other car I’ve owned however the wiper arm starts to rub heavily off the edge of the bonnet of the car when trying to raise them. Not a huge issue when only washing the car I suppose however may make changing the blades a little more tricky. Anyone else noticed this yet?

Title: Re: Front wipers issue on new generation i30!
Post by: Surferdude on February 21, 2018, 21:55:39

The answer is in your owner's handbook.
There's a process to follow.

Title: Re: Front wipers issue on new generation i30!
Post by: Bubbacpt on February 21, 2018, 22:01:18

Thanks surferdude I’ll check that out, never thought to look at the handbook lol.

Title: Re: Front wipers issue on new generation i30!
Post by: Surferdude on February 21, 2018, 22:25:17

Quote from: Bubbacpt on February 21, 2018, 22:01:18

Thanks surferdude I’ll check that out, never thought to look at the handbook lol.

It's been discussed here a few times. Just can't locate them ATM.
But @Dazzler  knows how to do it.
I seem to remember someone saying the manual was a bit confusing but Dazz cleared it up.

Title: Re: Front wipers issue on new generation i30!
Post by: Joewong on February 21, 2018, 23:15:40

 :link: Lifting PD i30 Wipers to clean the screen. (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=45358.0)

Title: Re: Front wipers issue on new generation i30!
Post by: Joewong on February 21, 2018, 23:18:55

Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't. That's how it is for me. Somehow, the sequence and the timing can affect how it works. It's frustrating that I completely leave the wipers down when washing the car. And just lightly lift it to clean that area.

Title: Re: Front wipers issue on new generation i30!
Post by: Dazzler on February 22, 2018, 00:45:33

Apparently it is to discourage theft and I suspect low mounting helps aerodynamics and wind noise.

Usually I'm happy to just lift them gently and wipe the blades and the glass under.  :cool:

Title: Re: Front wipers issue on new generation i30!
Post by: Hati on February 22, 2018, 08:10:59

Quote from: Joewong on February 21, 2018, 23:18:55

Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't. That's how it is for me. Somehow, the sequence and the timing can affect how it works. It's frustrating that I completely leave the wipers down when washing the car. And just lightly lift it to clean that area.

If you first turn off ignition, then within seconds push the wiper stalk to the single wipe position, it will move to the centre EVERY time ;)

Title: Re: Front wipers issue on new generation i30!
Post by: Joewong on February 22, 2018, 08:55:23

Yes, I do that. I realised that you can't do it from cold. Meaning that the car engine must be started and then turned off, followed by the push to single wipe position.

Title: Re: Front wipers issue on new generation i30!
Post by: Pikapolonica on February 28, 2018, 23:23:30

I STILL can't raise the wipers following the 2 second procedure...............................frustrating.

Title: Re: Front wipers issue on new generation i30!
Post by: Joewong on February 28, 2018, 23:47:03

Perhaps someone can do a video of how it's done. I've seen YouTube videos of similar procedure with Audi cars. They also have the same wiper design (because of ex-Audi designers with Hyundai) as the new i30. The only difference is that single wipe is push down instead of up.

Title: Re: Front wipers issue on new generation i30!
Post by: mickd on February 28, 2018, 23:56:44

Hi joe,
Did you just put your hand  up to make that video !
Good man  :D 👍👍

Title: Re: Front wipers issue on new generation i30!
Post by: Joewong on February 28, 2018, 23:59:28

Haha! I wish I can, but I'm not good at making 'how-to' videos. One day, I may try.

Title: Re: Front wipers issue on new generation i30!
Post by: mickd on March 01, 2018, 01:47:09

 As Nike says :just do it.
Get someone else to do the camera work and you can be tbe "star" .  👍
Any one complaints, they can do the next one.

Title: Re: Front wipers issue on new generation i30!
Post by: Hati on March 01, 2018, 09:15:57

Here:  :link: i30 PD wiper service position - YouTube (https://youtu.be/TQ1-eBAlxso)

Title: Re: Front wipers issue on new generation i30!
Post by: Dazzler on March 01, 2018, 09:44:06

Thanks Hati!  :victory:

I'll add that to the sticky topic!  :cool: