Need help with my Bosch ICON Wipers

m3 guy · Mon, Dec-31-2007, 08:50:21 AM

I have 424A and 420B and the secret I found for the drivers side is to look closely at the wiper arm. You should see a black plastic clip in the wiper arm by the spring on the inside that held the stock blade in place. Pry off this plastic clip and the icon blade will sit flush. This is because the plastic clip sticks out past the width of the wiper arm and touches the icon blade preventing the wiper arm from exerting its full force on the windshield.

davesoly · Fri, Jan-04-2008, 09:56:20 PM

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Originally Posted by m3 guy

I have 424A and 420B and the secret I found for the drivers side is to look closely at the wiper arm. You should see a black plastic clip in the wiper arm by the spring on the inside that held the stock blade in place. Pry off this plastic clip and the icon blade will sit flush. This is because the plastic clip sticks out past the width of the wiper arm and touches the icon blade preventing the wiper arm from exerting its full force on the windshield.

I have no idea what clip you're talking about here. I just pulled my old blades off and put the Icons on (422A & 420B). I tested the blades out by spraying my windshield with water and I noticed the section that doesn't get covered by the first wipe. I'm expecting that to go away after a couple of uses. Is that what you're talking about? How to cure that problem or to install the blades?

Anyway, I can't wait to try these things out on the road (although I hate driving my baby in the rain). I've seen these blades on all the new BMWs, the Lamborghini Gallardo, and even my mom's new Chevy Tahoe. It's about time I got with the program!

xPhantom · Sat, Jan-05-2008, 03:39:09 AM

i have this same problem...
except mine have been on my car for months...
and it still hasn't gone away.
i don't know how to get full contact on my windshield.

Ti-mola/// · Sat, Jan-05-2008, 05:42:52 AM

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Originally Posted by davesoly

I have no idea what clip you're talking about here. I just pulled my old blades off and put the Icons on (422A & 420B). I tested the blades out by spraying my windshield with water and I noticed the section that doesn't get covered by the first wipe. I'm expecting that to go away after a couple of uses. Is that what you're talking about? How to cure that problem or to install the blades?

Same here, bang on.

m3 guy · Sat, Jan-05-2008, 07:44:43 AM

The first picture with the finger representing the arm shows how the piece sticks out from the arm. The other pictures are various angles of the part that needs to be removed. Just pry it out from the arm

**deilenberger** · Sat, Jan-05-2008, 08:07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzjed

I think stock work great, how much better can these be?

I don't think they can work ANY better than new stock ones. Most people are comparing new Bosch Icon wipers with worn Bosch stock wipers..

davesoly · Sun, Jan-06-2008, 07:49:00 PM

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Originally Posted by m3 guy

The first picture with the finger representing the arm shows how the piece sticks out from the arm. The other pictures are various angles of the part that needs to be removed. Just pry it out from the arm

Thanks for the clarification. I didn't bother to try to fix it because I assumed it was a "wear in" issue, but after I looked at my car using your pics, I knew exactly what you were talking about. I pulled the part out, and it worked like a charm. I hope everyone that has this problem takes two minutes out of their day to fix it. Thanks again.

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Originally Posted by deilenberger

I don't think they can work ANY better than new stock ones. Most people are comparing new Bosch Icon wipers with worn Bosch stock wipers..

I agree that new blades make a big difference, but the real difference is this. 1) They should last a little longer (no big deal), but more importantly, 2) Try using your wipers in the rain at higher speeds...say 70+. Normal wipers will tend to skip across the windshield and leave a little water behind. I use to just shut them off at those speeds. In contrast, the Icons stay glued down and work quietly and perfectly, even at high speed.

One more thing for everyone. If you have a local Kragen around you, the Icons are on sale this month. I got mine for $32 after rebate. Great deal!!

Ti-mola/// · Sat, Jan-12-2008, 04:09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by m3

The first picture with the finger representing the arm shows how the piece sticks out from the arm. The other pictures are various angles of the part that needs to be removed. Just pry it out from the arm

Thanks for the info! I just did this and they now work perfect.

YYZ-M3 · Mon, Jan-14-2008, 11:02:18 PM

Anyone have a good Canadian source (or US source willing to ship to Canada) for the 422a driver's side wiper? Tom @ EAS only has the 420b's... so I have 2 b's and no a's!

Turbofans · Tue, Jan-15-2008, 01:34:17 AM

I've got the 424A for the driver and the 420A for the passenger. For those of you running the 422A on the driver side, the 424A works (fits) well and wipes a larger area. I am happy with these wipers. To me, they work just as good as the stock ones. I also think that the Icon's look more sleek and low profile. I got mine at my local AutoZone.

Sat, Jan-05-2008, 03:39:09 AM	#13
xPhantom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 2,033 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Houston, TX / Lincoln, NE	i have this same problem... except mine have been on my car for months... and it still hasn't gone away. i don't know how to get full contact on my windshield. __________________ My Flickr \| Max Chiu Photography Blog \| BorrowLenses.com \| Target Photoshoot

Tue, Jan-15-2008, 01:34:17 AM	#20
Turbofans Glitter Gulch Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 203 Reputation: 0 Location: Hernando, Mississippi	I've got the 424A for the driver and the 420A for the passenger. For those of you running the 422A on the driver side, the 424A works (fits) well and wipes a larger area. I am happy with these wipers. To me, they work just as good as the stock ones. I also think that the Icon's look more sleek and low profile. I got mine at my local AutoZone. __________________ TC Kline SA 400 front/500 rear, TC Kline camberplates, OEM Tower re-enforcement plates (on top of the camberplates), OEM front strut brace, Powerflex RTAB's, Powerflex FCAB's, TC Kline RSM's, OEM csl's, CDV delete, SS brake lines, Hawk HPS pads, Brass brake bushings, K&N drop in panel filter, Optima red top battery, painted reflectors, Ipod adaptor. Former '95 M3 driver.

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Mon, Dec-31-2007, 08:50:21 AM	#11
m3 guy Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,329 In the garage: '12 BMW X5M '13 BMW 335i '01 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Hawaii	I have 424A and 420B and the secret I found for the drivers side is to look closely at the wiper arm. You should see a black plastic clip in the wiper arm by the spring on the inside that held the stock blade in place. Pry off this plastic clip and the icon blade will sit flush. This is because the plastic clip sticks out past the width of the wiper arm and touches the icon blade preventing the wiper arm from exerting its full force on the windshield.

Sat, Jan-05-2008, 07:44:43 AM	#15
m3 guy Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,329 In the garage: '12 BMW X5M '13 BMW 335i '01 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Hawaii	The first picture with the finger representing the arm shows how the piece sticks out from the arm. The other pictures are various angles of the part that needs to be removed. Just pry it out from the arm

Mon, Jan-14-2008, 11:02:18 PM	#19
YYZ-M3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 453 Reputation: 0	Anyone have a good Canadian source (or US source willing to ship to Canada) for the 422a driver's side wiper? Tom @ EAS only has the 420b's... so I have 2 b's and no a's!