Same problem happening at 5k miles. Interested to hear what people have to say.


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I bought Rain-X Latitude, but won't swap them out until end of Nov. Bought same wipers for my vehicles for winter and very happy with them.
24" Driver's side = 5079280-1
20" Pass side = 5079277-1

I use the Latitude 2-1 water repellant Latitude version for summers.

 

Im sure your Volvo dealer will switch out the wiper blades for you. They have done it for me in the past.

 

Wow, I never realized how complicated wiper blade arm connections could get. I put a pair of the Latitude 2-1s on there for now since I really needed new blades. So far so good with just washer fluid, but I'll update after we get some rain (probably tomorrow).

But here's what I've learned (there are probably people here that already knew this and/or I'm completely wrong, but here I go anyway):
The XC40 doesn't use either size J-Hook, it uses a Narrow PTB mounting, and it does look like the OEM is Bosch. From what I can tell looking around online, manufacturers seem to have slightly different terminology when it comes to this and similar connectors, specifically Top Lock (1&2)/Pinch Tab/Button style blades. I think between that and it being so new, that's why there seems to be such limited availability of options. For example, I believe the Valeo Ultimate 9002411B/900209B would work fine with the XC40. Using the '18 XC90 as a reference since they should use the same confirms the 20" part number is compatible, but nothing comes back for the 24", so still not a perfect answer.

 

OEM, FCPeuro, life time warranty. Buy them once, just pay for shipping back each time.

 

So will the RainX blades work or do I need an adapter?


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So will the RainX blades work or do I need an adapter?

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They will work without an adapter. They actually come with a piece pre-installed to work with J-Hooks. You just remove that and another smaller piece and you are good to go. Only takes a few seconds.

 

I tried Bosch replacement blades. While the connector looked compatible for my xc90, it was off enough where I felt I had to jam the two pieces together. I ended up just getting replacement Volvo blades as they lasted me over a year before needing replacement.

 

Well, tried to install my blades today, and NO WAY can I get them on. Followed instructions (different than one shown above).
I can get to line up the teeth, but that is as far as it goes. Anyone else run into this? Any luck finishing install?

 

This is for the normal Latitude blades, not the 2-N-1? Looks like those only support regular PTB, not narrow PTB.

 

Yes, ours started not to perform well and we have 4,800 miles. Got them replaced under warranty.

 

Could you elaborate regarding the warranty coverage for the wiper blades?

 

same with my s90 2018 and s60 2017. dealer replaced the wipers 3 times but driver side stil bad. i dono if its quality of oem blades or something wrong with the arm.

 

While not directly applicable to me, I have an S60 and have replaced out with OEM wipers. They seem to work well enough. Can't speak to the ones on the X40 though.

 

I’m so confused. Sounds like no one has replaced blades successfully on an XC40 without the dealer involved. Am I mistaken?


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I'm so confused. Sounds like no one has replaced blades successfully on an XC40 without the dealer involved. Am I mistaken?

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I'm currently using the Latitude 2-N-1 blades. They installed without any problems. So far I do like them better than the OEM blades, but I still think I'm going to attempt to try the Valeo blades next go around. I really like that the Rain-X blades treat the Windshield with rain repellent (I know some people have mixed feelings on those treatments, I love it), but I do get some weird, I guess I would describe it as a "haze", when the blade wipes, but it fades away really quickly. The blades also skip a little at the end of the sweep. Not sure if that has to do with the treatment, the blades themselves, or me being to picky.

 

thought it was worth a bump... after ~4500 miles my blades are streaking and i'm looking to try something new. I noticed autozone and oreily are now showing multiple compatible parts for the XC40. Autozone lists the new rain-x silicone advantage blades which i'm tempted to try. It seems the only blade for the rear is the OE bosch which is a special order item unfortunately.