wiper blades

nyca · 04-19-2009, 07:50 PM

Has anyone replaced their wiper blades with anything but a dealer purchased part?

The blade looks like a Bosch ICON 24", but the Bosch ICON application guide does not cross reference to the 2008/09 W204.

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kimyoung_k · 04-20-2009, 01:22 PM

I belelive the socket of the wiper blade is little different from the one you purchase from dealer which make all third party wiper blades unfit to W204

kimyoung_k · 04-20-2009, 01:25 PM

I believe the socket of the wiper blade is little different from the one you purchase from dealer which make all third party wiper blades unfit to W204

who8888 · 04-20-2009, 05:39 PM

That is a really good question. I am thinking of changing mine also and wondering if one has to buy the blade from the dealership.

BTW, anyone knows of a way to get rid of the "marks" that the blade leave behind on your window after a while?

Chaz00Blue · 05-08-2009, 05:56 PM

I believe that the OEM part number is a Bosch number 3 397 009 053, but I have been unable to find it at any auto parts store. It does appear that Anco and Rain-X list replacement wipers that look very similar. Please post if you've been able to find it.

AL_ATC · 05-08-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by who8888

BTW, anyone knows of a way to get rid of the "marks" that the blade leave behind on your window after a while?

Clay Bar

nyca · 05-09-2009, 12:00 AM

I bought them at the dealer, $16 each. Not too bad.

Chaz00Blue · 05-18-2009, 04:17 PM

Anybody???

C300Sport · 05-18-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyca

I bought them at the dealer, $16 each. Not too bad.

Not nearly as expensive as I would have guessed. Are they a silicone blend material?

nyca · 05-18-2009, 11:55 PM

I haven't installed them yet.

jeffie7 · 05-19-2009, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyca

I bought them at the dealer, $16 each. Not too bad.

Not bad at all, figured they'd be $30 each.

Chaz00Blue · 05-19-2009, 09:29 AM

The dealer offered to change my wipers for $70. That is why I was looking for another source. I didn't price them at the parts department. I guess that is what I will have to do next. I just find it dissappointing that Bosch doesn't seem to sell them elsewhere.

C300Sport · 05-19-2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaz00Blue

The dealer offered to change my wipers for $70. That is why I was looking for another source. I didn't price them at the parts department. I guess that is what I will have to do next. I just find it dissappointing that Bosch doesn't seem to sell them elsewhere.

Until there are a few more W204s on the road, it is likely too expensive for Bosch to widely distribute them for the few do it yourself MB owners looking at parts stores.

Chaz00Blue · 05-19-2009, 04:03 PM

C300 Sport,

I agree with you, but they don't even sell them on there web site.

04-20-2009, 01:22 PM	#2
kimyoung_k Almost a Member! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 64 Drives: C300	I belelive the socket of the wiper blade is little different from the one you purchase from dealer which make all third party wiper blades unfit to W204 __________________ 2008 C300 4Matic MM P2 Luxury 1996 C220

04-20-2009, 01:25 PM	#3
kimyoung_k Almost a Member! Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 64 Drives: C300	I believe the socket of the wiper blade is little different from the one you purchase from dealer which make all third party wiper blades unfit to W204 __________________ 2008 C300 4Matic MM P2 Luxury 1996 C220

04-20-2009, 05:39 PM	#4
who8888 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 308 Drives: 08 C350 Sport	That is a really good question. I am thinking of changing mine also and wondering if one has to buy the blade from the dealership. BTW, anyone knows of a way to get rid of the "marks" that the blade leave behind on your window after a while? __________________ Current: *08 C350 Sport* Palladium Silver\| P2 Mods \| Roof Spoiler * Black Grille * Clear side markers * Front aluminum door pins * LED interior and exterior lighting * Luminics Titanium White Fog Lights * Pinnacle Formula 1 ceramic tint 35% Previous: 01 CLK320 Coupe Brillant Silver \| K3 \| K4

05-08-2009, 05:56 PM	#5
Chaz00Blue Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 165 Drives: 2008 C-350 Palladium Silver and MM.	I believe that the OEM part number is a Bosch number 3 397 009 053, but I have been unable to find it at any auto parts store. It does appear that Anco and Rain-X list replacement wipers that look very similar. Please post if you've been able to find it. __________________ Second place is just first loser.

05-18-2009, 04:17 PM	#8
Chaz00Blue Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 165 Drives: 2008 C-350 Palladium Silver and MM.	Anybody??? __________________ Second place is just first loser.

05-09-2009, 12:00 AM	#7
nyca Super Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 935	I bought them at the dealer, $16 each. Not too bad.

05-18-2009, 11:55 PM	#10
nyca Super Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 935	I haven't installed them yet.

05-19-2009, 09:29 AM	#12
Chaz00Blue Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 165 Drives: 2008 C-350 Palladium Silver and MM.	The dealer offered to change my wipers for $70. That is why I was looking for another source. I didn't price them at the parts department. I guess that is what I will have to do next. I just find it dissappointing that Bosch doesn't seem to sell them elsewhere. __________________ Second place is just first loser.

05-19-2009, 04:03 PM	#14
Chaz00Blue Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 165 Drives: 2008 C-350 Palladium Silver and MM.	C300 Sport, I agree with you, but they don't even sell them on there web site. __________________ Second place is just first loser.

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