F56 Auto wipers

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  1. #1
    Hello all

    I’m curious to hear how others find the auto wiper function on the f56 MINIs. Mine is driving me crazy as it seems to be erratic. Either on full speed in light rain or not enough as much as a normal intermittent wiper in wet conditions. I’ve tried using the dial to adjust the sensitivity but it doesn’t seem to make any difference?

    I’m wondering if mine is faulty or if it’s a case of ‘they all do that Sir’?

    If it’s the later is it possible to downgrade to a non auto wiper stalk from a different model?

    Thank in advance

    Bob


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    Site Owner badwolf340's Avatar
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    Seem to have a mind of their own ,so usually turn it on to auto then flick it on to wipe when needed
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    Site Owner MINI William's Avatar
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    Absolute nightmare in my experience, end up having to do it yourself as they tend to do what they want which usually isn’t what you want them to do.
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    I don’t find mine too bad on my F60. Very occasionally they go manic for no reason but for the most part they work pretty well and I just need the odd flick wipe.
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  5. #5
    Thanks all for the replies! Sounds like my experiance is the norm so at least I know it’s not broken That’s something at least!

    Anyone know if the auto wipers are standard on f56s or if I can maybe get a non auto stalk to try?


    Thanks again

    Bob


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