Windscreen wiper swap

[897sma]

FAQ's said:

To raise the wipers to vertical. Press numeral buttons 8 & 9 together and at the same time turn the ignition key to position 2. Remove key. To return wipers to the stowed position turn Ignition key to position 2.

I need to replace the wipers on my DB9 and per the advice in FAQ's I've been pressing buttons 8&9 and switching the ingition until my fingers are numb, I've also found an RAC page which says buttons 7&8 but this doesn't work either.

I'm guessing position 2 is the first click before the ignition comes on, although I've tried all positions and turning from both on and off. Am I missing something?

[Neil1300R]

Keep left hand finger on 8+9. Insert key. Turn it 2 positions, so dashboard lights up - windscreen wipers go to the vertical.
Unless they've changed the buttons on later models and I don't know about it

[897sma]

Mines a 2006 model but still no joy

[jamesc12]

I did this as Neil describes on my '05 DB9. Try 5&6 as that rings a bell from when I did it.

I also switched the temps from Celsius to Fahrenheit by pressing some other combination.

[tarks63]

I tried to change my wipers at the weekend and got so cheesed off, went and bought a newer model off Grange Exeter and paid for it this morning.( not 100% of the reasoning but some)
Hopefully it`s wipers will be in a better condition.

[theno23]

tarks63 said:

I tried to change my wipers at the weekend and got so cheesed off, went and bought a newer model off Grange Exeter and paid for it this morning.( not 100% of the reasoning but some)
Hopefully it`s wipers will be in a better condition.

Was the ashtray full as well? Hate it when that happens.

- Steve

[pilgrim7777]

I must admit the wipers on my DB9 is driving me nuts I have tried to upgrade them, and I cannot get any sensible answers from works/dealer/anybody else, to upgrade them to the 2012 beam type so if anybody is looking for a MY2011. I maybe tempted to go for the new upgraded DB9. This will involve some very complex man maths to justify....

[Beoon]

tarks63 said:

I tried to change my wipers at the weekend and got so cheesed off, went and bought a newer model off Grange Exeter and paid for it this morning.( not 100% of the reasoning but some)
Hopefully it`s wipers will be in a better condition.

You have just passed your 1st Class honours degree in Man Maths

[V8 Animal]

pilgrim7777 said:

I must admit the wipers on my DB9 is driving me nuts I have tried to upgrade them, and I cannot get any sensible answers from works/dealer/anybody else, to upgrade them to the 2012 beam type so if anybody is looking for a MY2011. I maybe tempted to go for the new upgraded DB9. This will involve some very complex man maths to justify....

I changed my arms on my DBS to the new Vanquish type

[tarks63]

Beoon said:

You have just passed your 1st Class honours degree in Man Maths

You know there are times in a man`s life when you just think to yourself...F**k it, thats really starting to P**s me off I work far too hard to put up with squeaky wiper blades, lets go buy another Aston.It also helps when you screw a salesmans nuts to the floor to meet his monthly targets :0)
Picking it up Friday!!!

[Beoon]

tarks63 said:

You know there are times in a man`s life when you just think to yourself...F**k it, thats really starting to P**s me off I work far too hard to put up with squeaky wiper blades, lets go buy another Aston.It also helps when you screw a salesmans nuts to the floor to meet his monthly targets :0)
Picking it up Friday!!!

Picking it up Friday, well done that man...............does that mean we will be seeing a video of Luna eating his hat over the weekend?

[J12MOC]

That mans got style!

[897sma]

Your logic makes perfect sense to me Tarks but It's not my turn for a new car yet, In the 2 years Louisa's had her SLK I've bought 3 cars so shes next and she wants an Aston too (v8 vantage obviously as she's a girl) so I'll either have to leave her, buy two Astons (which I can't afford) or find a way to swap my wipers

[MaverickV12]

My wipers look like they have been on a number of previous cars before mine, so i'd be well up to change them. I mean the whole wiper not the blade. I can't afford to buy another car, so I'm stuck with changing the wipers. Anyone got any links to where I could get them?

[Beoon]

Does the wipers on a DB9 get rid of the tobacco stains from the pipe?

[Tony V12V]

897sma said:

Your logic makes perfect sense to me Tarks but It's not my turn for a new car yet, In the 2 years Louisa's had her SLK I've bought 3 cars so shes next and she wants an Aston too (v8 vantage obviously as she's a girl) so I'll either have to leave her, buy two Astons (which I can't afford) or find a way to swap my wipers

Volante ? or should i say roadster

[897sma]

Yep

[tarks63]

Beoon said:

Picking it up Friday, well done that man...............does that mean we will be seeing a video of Luna eating his hat over the weekend?

I have been saving that one till I actually pick it up on Friday.

The cost to change will be revealed so I will look forward to posting the outcome.

I think the quote was "anything under £15k and I will eat my hat and video it"

To make things worse do I also deduct the £2000 I would of needed to spend on mine next month?

Ps I also have a pair of Bosch 20" and 24 " wipers sitting in my garage so Maverick you are welcome to drop by and pick them up as I owe you for previous advice.

[Tony V12V]

897sma said:

Yep

I knew she would want her top off

[897sma]

Actually, England v Germany 2001 girl on roof with her tits out in the paper...No I'll save that story for the Wales meet, remind me