This Cannot fit

2one3E90 · 03-06-2021, 08:11 PM

Does this mean my wiper blades are not oem thats why the oem cap cant fit over it? These blades do look different than my 328i.

relative4 · 03-06-2021, 08:13 PM

There are two types of caps. It's annoying.

2one3E90 · 03-06-2021, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by relative4

There are two types of caps. It's annoying.

I need new blades anyways. Better getting those right? This didnt come with the caps so i got them and it doesnt fit over these blades Lol

wholepailofwater · 03-06-2021, 09:14 PM

Ya i'm having the same problem, my parts guy can't find the right one. I have gotten two of the same one the OP got. Anybody have more info one procuring the correct style?

Efthreeoh · 03-07-2021, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 2one3E90

I need new blades anyways. Better getting those right? This didnt come with the caps so i got them and it doesnt fit over these blades Lol

Those blades in the pic are not BMW EO, which is why you new caps are not going to fit over them. BMW uses the Bosch ICON blade system but with a different connection (i.e. steel pin on the wiper arm). To get the cap to fit you need to use the BMW OE blades. I do not think there is an exact fit aftermarket version, not even from Bosch.

lowrydr310 · 03-07-2021, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Those blades in the pic are not BMW EO, which is why you new caps are not going to fit over them. BMW uses the Bosch ICON blade system but with a different connection (i.e. steel pin on the wiper arm). To get the cap to fit you need to use the BMW OE blades. I do not think there is an exact fit aftermarket version, not even from Bosch.

I picked up a set of Michelin blades from Costco that fit perfectly fine on my 330i, and I have the covers exactly like the one in the first post which snap on securely. I went to pick up another set of wiper blades and while they're still Michelin blades sold at Costco, they changed the design completely and don't list E90s at all in the application guide. I bought them anyway and could not install them on my car at all since they didn't include a suitable adapter, so I had to return them.

idrift4wd · 03-07-2021, 12:24 PM

fcp sell cheap blades with lifetime replacements. i dont understand why people would buy anywhere else

lowrydr310 · 03-07-2021, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by idrift4wd

fcp sell cheap blades with lifetime replacements. i dont understand why people would buy anywhere else

Because some people can't always plan ahead for the parts they need and might need them immediately.

bluewater328 · 03-07-2021, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

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Originally Posted by 2one3E90

I need new blades anyways. Better getting those right? This didnt come with the caps so i got them and it doesnt fit over these blades Lol

Those blades in the pic are not BMW EO, which is why you new caps are not going to fit over them. BMW uses the Bosch ICON blade system but with a different connection (i.e. steel pin on the wiper arm). To get the cap to fit you need to use the BMW OE blades. I do not think there is an exact fit aftermarket version, not even from Bosch.

I think Valeo uses the same system, but they are an OEM supplier.

tcphoto · 03-07-2021, 02:15 PM

Mine are the same way, the next set will be ordered online from FCP or ECS rather than Autozone or O'Reilly's. Some things are best bought OE or you take your chances.

wholepailofwater · 03-08-2021, 12:29 PM

So BMW changed the wiper cover design?

When I got my 335 it had a cover on the drivers arm, but not the passenger. I bought new wiper blades, bosch icon, and got another cover from my local BMW dealership. I replaced the drivers side wiper and cover, it was all good. Then, onto the passenger side, I grab the new wiper cover from BMW and it doesn't fit.

I popped the one from the drivers side and its a different mold....

2one3E90 · 03-08-2021, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wholepailofwater

So BMW changed the wiper cover design?

When I got my 335 it had a cover on the drivers arm, but not the passenger. I bought new wiper blades, bosch icon, and got another cover from my local BMW dealership. I replaced the drivers side wiper and cover, it was all good. Then, onto the passenger side, I grab the new wiper cover from BMW and it doesn't fit.

I popped the one from the drivers side and its a different mold....

So pretty much ill buy new Oem wiper blades so my covers can fit on?

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wholepailofwater New Member 23 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Bunch of Bmw's Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Humboldt CA iTrader: (0)	So BMW changed the wiper cover design? When I got my 335 it had a cover on the drivers arm, but not the passenger. I bought new wiper blades, bosch icon, and got another cover from my local BMW dealership. I replaced the drivers side wiper and cover, it was all good. Then, onto the passenger side, I grab the new wiper cover from BMW and it doesn't fit. I popped the one from the drivers side and its a different mold....
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