Maryland inspection ,, need help asap! wiper delay

[bigdeneen]

today I took my new pre-owned 1996 bmw 318ti through maryland inspection
I am the third owner. The car is in really good condition, But the inspector failed me for

1) a brake light bulb being out , you know the one in the hatchback..I just fix that ( $2.99)

2) bad wiper blades, I replaced all 3 $ 40.00

3) and this one that is very confusing to me .. while I am driving my car all my windshield wiper settings work fine , but when I stop/slow down the intermittent setting slows down until i start driving / moving again ??? anyone know what this is
is this the way it should function or is it a problem thanks!
i go back through inspect tommorow..

[Hokie318]

Did the inspector fail you for that last part. I have a 1995 318ti and I think mine does the same thing. It seems to slow down when you are not moving. It is like it anticipates when you need more wiper usage and when you don't. I always thought that was how it was supposed to be and I have had mine for 10 years now and never failed an inspection b/c of it. As a matter of fact I got it inspected a couple of weeks ago.
Looking to hear what you find out!

[bigdeneen]

yeah he failed me for all 3,
I will let you know what happens ...tomorrow

[Hokie318]

Well, mine is at the spa or I would run outside and check for you. Seriously, I am using my tax return to pamper her. Getting her a new headliner, gear shift boot and a few other touches to get her as close to her original glory as I can. I wish I had my books or something here at the house. Hmmm!

[1996 328ti]

The wipers are speed sensitive.
Don't be alarmed, so is your radio.

[bigdeneen]

thanks !! makes me feel alot better , because my girlfriend called bmw and they told her that was a $800 repair!!!

[bigdeneen]

passed inspection. The inspection guy said he never heard of a bmw wipers being speed sensitive ,but hey !! i am driving my TI !! thanks.....

[thesk8nmidget]

congrats glad you figured it all out

[bigdeneen]

thanks to you all...........

[Mad-Machine]

yea, for somebody unfamilier with that feature, it can seem like a fault

[ATF]

I love that feature, especially when it's drizzling. Enough moisture collects while you're driving to use the wiper, but at a stand still, if it kept going, there wouldn't be enough moisture. I love it!