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Bosch Icon Wiper Blade problem - Drivers side end lifts off glass

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by bigchrisz1, Jan 9, 2018.

  1. Jan 10, 2018 at 8:26 AM
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    Blazingbluesport

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    I also bought these blades because of past good experience, but this time on my 2016 Tacoma not so good. They are noisy and the bottoms chatter and skip across the class regardless of how heavy or light the rain is.
     
  2. Jan 10, 2018 at 8:39 AM
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    NV_Spencer

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    the Bosch Icon used to be the best wiper out there but not anymore. Just had to replace a set that was not that old on my wife's Subaru Forester because they were so noisy. Back to Rain-X for me.
     
  3. Jan 10, 2018 at 8:39 AM
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    splitbolt

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    Yep...I've had the original wiper blades for almost 2.5 years; never garaged.
    Granted, they've never frozen to the windshield.
    Plus, I use a clay mitt to clean the glass and spray it with Nanowax, periodically; Rain X all-season in the fluid resevoir.
     
  4. Jan 10, 2018 at 8:47 AM
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    Bosch Icons did the same thing for me. I emailed Bosch and received no response. I tried a few other brands of blades and ended up going back to OEM and getting refills. My dealer has a special a few times a year (buy one get one free or something like that).

    85214-0E140 (Right)
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  5. Jan 10, 2018 at 9:17 AM
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  6. Jan 10, 2018 at 9:50 AM
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    I live in the wettest place on the continent so wipers are pretty important. Have used Evolutions and Icons with mixed results. Not sure what to try next, Isn't much available locally.
     
  7. Jan 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM
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    NMTrailRider

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    The Bosch Excel are nearly identical to the OEM blades. They work pretty well and are inexpensive. Being a hinged unit, they conform well to the glass.
     
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  8. Mar 3, 2021 at 11:34 PM
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    krzysnwbrdr

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    I just put 22A on my driver side it works perfectly, it doesnt miss any spot. I just ordered passenger side 20B. Hoping to swap it in the next few weeks...
     
  9. Mar 3, 2021 at 11:49 PM
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    LilTexan22

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    I have Bosch wiper blades too and they suck. They don't last for crap. Def won't be buying Bosch icon again
     

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