W 12 X T C

has anyone noticed that when they are using intermittent wipers. a difference in noise when they click off.

what i mean is when it is set to the shortest time between wipes. the windscreen wipers clear window and you get a little click(from the solinoid or whatever it is) but when you set it to longer you get a different noise(a sort of squeek).
sorry this may seem **** but i hate any sort of noise that i think should not be there.

paul_f

Hi,

ive got MY03 WRX and it does the same sometimes.

It sounds like the solenoid sticking (and arcing?). I will get it checked at 10k service.

pearcey555

Funny you should say that... i have noticed the same on my MY03 WRX. Obviously in the sunny climates we live in I had forgotten about it. Wouldn't mind knowing what the outcome was when you have the service Paul.

Pearcey

paul_f

Ok will do but its still 3k off!

- Not bothered enough to make trip to dealer just for the occasional strange noise!

Scooby Lee

I noticed my WR1 doing it, so I reported the fault during the 1000 Mile service.

(My collegue at work has a '53 Reg WRX PPP.............it does it too!!)

The dealer agreed that it was annoying and said they'd swap the necessary bits out of their brand new STi demo car...................but it was worse!!!

It seems to be a type fault (not yet confirmed) with the new type of wiper stalks fitted to the Impreza III.............the intermittent relay is now located within the stalk assembly!!.........This relay seems to be the cause of the noise (possibly contact bounce).

The dealer is investigating through IM..........

.......I hope this is of some help!!!

AR

It happens to my 03 WRX also but is variable - I just ignore it!

Scooby Lee

Apparently, Subaru UK are now investigating this anomaly!!

Findings should be available soon...................................

AndyC_772

iTrader: (2)

Don't suppose anyone knows whether this affects JDM cars too? They have the wiper and indicator stalks on the opposite side to the UK. (Not a lot of people know that )

W 12 X T C

had to take mine in for something else and the dealer said they know of the problem and would change it at next service.

Scooby Lee

.............when is your next service??

Did they provide any further detail??

W 12 X T C

not for two months yet. no more details. told him what was happening and he told me they have had a lot problems with the stalk. when i was there about a month ago he said that subaru japan were working on the problem now. he said there would be no problem they will have one waiting when i take the car in.