Cost to fix rear wiper?

cpie168 · 09-12-2019, 08:26 AM

Hi everyone! I've been owning a E90 for the past 6 years so I'm not new to the BMW scene, but I'm recently looking to buy a used E83 (2006 X3) on Kijiji and came across an issue regarding the rear wiper. Since this is a more active place than the E83 forums, I decided to post here for help.

The owner disclosed that the rear wiper is not working properly, in that it would turn itself on or off at random moments such as when the vehicle is started. As such, he took the wiper arm and blade off so it won't cause damage for instances when the blade is frozen to the glass.

My question is, what could be the source of the malfunction, and would it be an expensive fix if I end up buying this vehicle? Being able to see behind the vehicle is a safety issue so this could be a deal-breaker for me.

Thank you very much in advance!

ppointer · 09-12-2019, 09:41 AM

Could be wiring harness issues in the tailgate.

09-12-2019, 08:26 AM	#1
cpie168 Major 173 Rep 1,117 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 328i 6MT ZSP BSM Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: K/W and GTA, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Cost to fix rear wiper? Hi everyone! I've been owning a E90 for the past 6 years so I'm not new to the BMW scene, but I'm recently looking to buy a used E83 (2006 X3) on Kijiji and came across an issue regarding the rear wiper. Since this is a more active place than the E83 forums, I decided to post here for help. The owner disclosed that the rear wiper is not working properly, in that it would turn itself on or off at random moments such as when the vehicle is started. As such, he took the wiper arm and blade off so it won't cause damage for instances when the blade is frozen to the glass. My question is, what could be the source of the malfunction, and would it be an expensive fix if I end up buying this vehicle? Being able to see behind the vehicle is a safety issue so this could be a deal-breaker for me. Thank you very much in advance! Last edited by cpie168; 09-12-2019 at 08:35 AM..
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ppointer Major 743 Rep 1,094 Posts Drives: '01 Z3M, '12 335is, '22 540i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: FLL iTrader: (4) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i [5.25] 2012 BMW 335is [5.00] 2008 Infiniti QX56 [0.00] 1967 Chevrolet Corv ... [10.00] 2001 M Roadster [10.00] 2022 BMW 540i [0.75] 2009 528i [9.50]	Could be wiring harness issues in the tailgate.
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