From far too much time working in cold weather ( -10c to -45c) I was taught to lift the wipers off the screen once parked to stop the blades freezing to the screen as the cabin/glass cools.

But now I have this fancy Winter Wiper Park (WWP) function, i'm all of a kerfuffle!

WWP seems to raise the wipers stopped position a bit higher. I dont buy it that this is to get the blades on to the heated screen, as you get WWP on Range Rovers which have Heated Wiper Park. I'm thinking WWP is more to stop the wipers sitting in a bed of ice and snow and to help with clearing in the morning.

Frankly I've ended up with WWP on and the arms lifted off the screen on both cars, but what to people who actually live in cold countries do?


PS currently investigating heater wiper jets and block heaters. Can't be bothered with a fuel fired heater, yet.

Never had an issue with mine even in minus weather the heated screen heats the blades and they thaw. I’ve never had my wipers still frozen on the screen! MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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As I leave my wipers in auto mode, I am frightened they will start up before the screen is heated up, and therefore damaged.

I raise the wipers off the screen when parked up overnight in damp icy weather. - just an old habit. FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
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Lift the wipers off the screen, old habit from working and living in Sweden.

Yes Wipers UP ....... I did a lot of work in Salo Finland, for Nokia, and the 'Locals' all do wipers UP.


On the FL1 .... LR did sell a set of 'heavy duty' .... Winter Wipers. Alas not for the FL2.

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If they sprung back or tampered with by passers by would it not crack a cold screen? If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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Easy fix to stop wipers sticking to the screen, foam pipe lagging cut to length even if you forgot them or they were covered in snow it would not damage the screen.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/economy-pipe-in...GwodE0wN7w

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Climaflex-F...2445934899

Yes! Useful feature here in Oz🔥
As useful as a heated front windscreen
Come to think of it wipers also fall under the same comment and always shock me when they appear! MY15
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JulesK wrote:

If they sprung back or tampered with by passers by would it not crack a cold screen?

Arctic wrote:

Easy fix to stop wipers sticking to the screen, foam pipe lagging cut to length even if you forgot them or they were covered in snow it would not damage the screen.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/economy-pipe-in...GwodE0wN7w

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Climaflex-F...2445934899

blacktiger wrote:

JulesK wrote:

If they sprung back or tampered with by passers by would it not crack a cold screen?

No.

Might try it then but think pipe lagging on wipers is brilliant idea  If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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IanMetro wrote:

As a side issue, I have used the small pipe lagging to block off the FL2's upper front air intake during winter. The lagging fits into the slots of the front grill just right.

Partially blanking off the radiator in winter used to be common, never hear of anyone doing it now.

JulesK wrote:

blacktiger wrote:

JulesK wrote:

If they sprung back or tampered with by passers by would it not crack a cold screen?

Quote:

No.

Might try it then but think pipe lagging on wipers is brilliant idea

Well worth trying what a difference a day makes pictures before and after the snow thawed.

Picked up some crackers today. From the Flea bay.£15.45
Fitted and tested, seem really good quality. Using a hosepipe in Wales!! No bloody rain when you need it




LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2 FRONT & REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES - SET OF 3 WIPERS
( eBay Item No. 262804814918 )

I have absolutely NO affiliation with this seller.  If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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Freelander 2 HSE auto 2014 ( Florrie ) ..... Try again.
Freelander 2 GS 2012...... Gone.

JulesK wrote:

Picked up some crackers today. From the Flea bay.£15.45
Fitted and tested, seem really good quality. Using a hosepipe in Wales!! No bloody rain when you need it




LAND ROVER FREELANDER 2 FRONT & REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES - SET OF 3 WIPERS
( eBay Item No. 262804814918 )

I have absolutely NO affiliation with this seller.