Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
61 61 800 Basic setting for windshield wipers
Basic setting:
Move wiper drive to wiper park position and keep supplied with current (self-locking facility active).
Mount wiper arm in wiper park position.
Start teach-in (without LIN communication/voltage interruption).
- Start diagnostic system
- Move wiper arm into pre-reference position (1; 2).
- Manually move driver's side wiper arm from the pre-reference position (1) to the gutter strip (hand on wiper blade tip, not on wiper arm)
- Manually move passenger's side wiper arm from the pre-reference position (2) to the gutter strip (hand on wiper blade tip, not on wiper arm)
- Confirm wiper position in diagnostic system
Teach-in was successful if windshield wiper moves back to wiper park position.
During teach-in, it is not permissible to manually push back/reset the wiper arm!
If unsuccessful, the teach-in must be repeated/restarted.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.