wiper blade source
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15-240
Amazon.com: Trico 15-240 Teflon Wiper Blade - 24": Automotive
15-190
Amazon.com: Trico 15-190 Teflon Wiper Blade - 19": Automotive
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#22
Any O'Riley or other Auto Parts Place
I am puzzled why some people seem to have such a hard time finding wiper refills for these cars. I got mine at the first O'Riley Auto Parts that I stopped at - they even changed them for me at no cost - I didn't expect or even really want them to actualy change the inserts, but the guy just jumped on it as soon as I asked where the refills were. Took all of 5 minutes.
Standard ANCO Narrow Wiper Refills - you need one N-24R and one N-19R.
ANCO is a very common brand, but any other brand of "Narrow Wiper Refills" in 24" and 19" should work fine as well.
Standard ANCO Narrow Wiper Refills - you need one N-24R and one N-19R.
ANCO is a very common brand, but any other brand of "Narrow Wiper Refills" in 24" and 19" should work fine as well.
#23
wiper refills
I guess the reason is, that refills (as opposed to wiper arms? not sure of the right term here) are becoming harder and harder to find. Used to be you could go just about anywhere and get a refill for 3 bucks. Now the arms are 10 bucks and up. My local parts supplier told me all the manufacturers are eliminating the refills because they make more money on the entire wiper arm. And as per usual, the Jag dealerships want YOUR arm (and a leg) for the arms.
#24
OK, I got these in and I can confirm they do indeed fit the factory spray nozzle bracket.
15-240
Amazon.com: Trico 15-240 Teflon Wiper Blade - 24": Automotive
15-190
Amazon.com: Trico 15-190 Teflon Wiper Blade - 19": Automotive
15-240
Amazon.com: Trico 15-240 Teflon Wiper Blade - 24": Automotive
15-190
Amazon.com: Trico 15-190 Teflon Wiper Blade - 19": Automotive
I use the Trico break/snap to fit refills from Advance Auto Parts for the passegner side, but for the driver's side, I bought a RainX blade, remove the "refill" part, and put it in my OEM bracket. Looks like it worked perfectly!
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#27
Went to Advance Auto Parts. Their computer said to use the Rain-X Repel, only problem is the washer insert is too wide. Rain-X says it should fit. So I tried all of the other brands too, including Trico, none of them fit.
I know the easiest solution is to go to the dealer but why don't the aftermarket ones work? Anyone have any luck with any thing other than refills that no one here has available?
Thanks.
I know the easiest solution is to go to the dealer but why don't the aftermarket ones work? Anyone have any luck with any thing other than refills that no one here has available?
Thanks.
#28
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#29
Went to Advance Auto Parts. Their computer said to use the Rain-X Repel, only problem is the washer insert is too wide. Rain-X says it should fit. So I tried all of the other brands too, including Trico, none of them fit.
I know the easiest solution is to go to the dealer but why don't the aftermarket ones work? Anyone have any luck with any thing other than refills that no one here has available?
Thanks.
I know the easiest solution is to go to the dealer but why don't the aftermarket ones work? Anyone have any luck with any thing other than refills that no one here has available?
Thanks.
#30
Went to Advance Auto Parts. Their computer said to use the Rain-X Repel, only problem is the washer insert is too wide. Rain-X says it should fit. So I tried all of the other brands too, including Trico, none of them fit.
I know the easiest solution is to go to the dealer but why don't the aftermarket ones work? Anyone have any luck with any thing other than refills that no one here has available?
Thanks.
I know the easiest solution is to go to the dealer but why don't the aftermarket ones work? Anyone have any luck with any thing other than refills that no one here has available?
Thanks.
For the passenger side, just use the Trico break-and-fit refills.
EDIT--I guess my trick only works with Rain-X Latitudes
Last edited by amcdonal86; 04-16-2011 at 12:08 PM.
#31
#32
Buy the blade, not the arm
Went out in the rain today and the passenger side blade began to break apart (2007 XJ8). Stopped by Advance Auto Parts and bought the 19" replacement arm recommended by their nifty computer that helps you find the right part.
Brought it home and realized the washer fluid nozzle is attached to arm, making disassembly trickier than your standard mass market car.
Owner's manual doesn't address blade replacement. After several Internet searches and reading how others have replaced the arm with a bit of jimmying, some finesse, and some basic tools I panicked, knowing I'd break something and make the problem worse (that's my style).
Then I hear all those voices that said "don't buy the Jaguar, you'll be sorry" and I brace myself. This is one of those moments you're going to wish you bought a boring, reliable car I tell myself.
Do I bite the bullet and swing by the dealer, grit my teeth, and pay the insane mark-up for a routine maintenance item?
Then the wife pulls up, sees me tinkering the garage with the hood up. "Just replace the blade, not the arm," she calls over her shoulder.
A quick trip back to Advance, exchange entire arm for a simple blade, and lo and behold this Jaguar takes the standard interchangeable part that fits every other car on the road. Installation took five minutes (two minutes to find pliers to pinch the old blade and slide it off, one minute to admire the car, two minutes to remove old blade and slide new one in).
The kit came with two blades for $8.99. Trico 47-600 Break-to-fit Wiper Blade Refills, fits 6mm Square Claw Blades.
For those of you who don't know the difference (I didn't when I woke up this morning), the arm is the entire metal and rubber assembly that swings across the windshield, the blade is just the thin slice of rubber that physically touches the windshield.
(All you do-it-yourself wiz kids who put air shocks in all by yourself for fun and sport can stop laughing).
Brought it home and realized the washer fluid nozzle is attached to arm, making disassembly trickier than your standard mass market car.
Owner's manual doesn't address blade replacement. After several Internet searches and reading how others have replaced the arm with a bit of jimmying, some finesse, and some basic tools I panicked, knowing I'd break something and make the problem worse (that's my style).
Then I hear all those voices that said "don't buy the Jaguar, you'll be sorry" and I brace myself. This is one of those moments you're going to wish you bought a boring, reliable car I tell myself.
Do I bite the bullet and swing by the dealer, grit my teeth, and pay the insane mark-up for a routine maintenance item?
Then the wife pulls up, sees me tinkering the garage with the hood up. "Just replace the blade, not the arm," she calls over her shoulder.
A quick trip back to Advance, exchange entire arm for a simple blade, and lo and behold this Jaguar takes the standard interchangeable part that fits every other car on the road. Installation took five minutes (two minutes to find pliers to pinch the old blade and slide it off, one minute to admire the car, two minutes to remove old blade and slide new one in).
The kit came with two blades for $8.99. Trico 47-600 Break-to-fit Wiper Blade Refills, fits 6mm Square Claw Blades.
For those of you who don't know the difference (I didn't when I woke up this morning), the arm is the entire metal and rubber assembly that swings across the windshield, the blade is just the thin slice of rubber that physically touches the windshield.
(All you do-it-yourself wiz kids who put air shocks in all by yourself for fun and sport can stop laughing).
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Jaguar Parts Center - Call (800) 510-1401 for Genuine Jaguar Parts and Accessories
Sells the OEM blade inserts if you are not down with futzing with the arms
Sells the OEM blade inserts if you are not down with futzing with the arms
#35
JA,
CarQuest in Fl carries refills for Jag wipers. Come to think of it they carry a whole lot of Jag stuff that you would not think of, such as brake pads, disks, etc.
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#36
But I really like the new Teflon beam style blades I went with, perfect fit, functionality and not as generic looking as the metal standards found on most cars.
#37
another bracketless blade - Autotex pink
They fit and work great for me. Very positive reviews at Amazon. A portion of proceeds goes to breast cancer research:
Amazon.com: AutoTex "PINK" - Black Bracketless Premium Wiper Blade - 24", Pack of 1: Automotive
Amazon.com: AutoTex "PINK" - Black Bracketless Premium Wiper Blade - 19", Pack of 1: Automotive
Amazon.com: AutoTex "PINK" - Black Bracketless Premium Wiper Blade - 24", Pack of 1: Automotive
Amazon.com: AutoTex "PINK" - Black Bracketless Premium Wiper Blade - 19", Pack of 1: Automotive
#38
Hi
I have been looking for after market wiper blade for our 2001 XJ8. We bought the Michelin wiper blade at Walmart for $6.97, but it did not seem to lock in J hook on the wiper blade arm.
We found Good Year Assurance wiper blade at Costco for $7.99 and it works perfectly. No problems with installing it, just clicks in place.
We have been using it for about a 4 months now. Works a whole lot better than the Jaguar wiper blade (smoother and does a better job clearing the windshield).
Here is the link to the Goodyear Assurance wiper blade site:
GoodYear Wiper Blades - Goodyear responsEdge Technology
Jim Lombardi
I have been looking for after market wiper blade for our 2001 XJ8. We bought the Michelin wiper blade at Walmart for $6.97, but it did not seem to lock in J hook on the wiper blade arm.
We found Good Year Assurance wiper blade at Costco for $7.99 and it works perfectly. No problems with installing it, just clicks in place.
We have been using it for about a 4 months now. Works a whole lot better than the Jaguar wiper blade (smoother and does a better job clearing the windshield).
Here is the link to the Goodyear Assurance wiper blade site:
GoodYear Wiper Blades - Goodyear responsEdge Technology
Jim Lombardi
#39
Wanted to update this thread. My advanced autoparts no longer carries any of the part numbers listed here. They no longer have the 24" generic refill either.
I went to the NAPA warehouse/distribution center here in town and they were able to cross reference the ANCO part numbers (N-24R & N-19R) to their NAPA part 60-2498 and 60-1998 ($5.99 & $4.99) and they each came with 2 blades so I have a spare set. Simple to install. Hardest part was getting the washer hose off the arm so I could work on my bench.
I went to the NAPA warehouse/distribution center here in town and they were able to cross reference the ANCO part numbers (N-24R & N-19R) to their NAPA part 60-2498 and 60-1998 ($5.99 & $4.99) and they each came with 2 blades so I have a spare set. Simple to install. Hardest part was getting the washer hose off the arm so I could work on my bench.
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