Wiper blades for Audi A8 D3
 

So, maybe a silly topic, but it may help someone with getting it right on the first time ;)

I thought I will just share the light on fitting type and sizes after after spending almost £70 just to fit new wiper blades, doh.
I couldn't find any info here, only for D2s, so there you go.

After getting it wrong with Bosch blades I went with Lucas Clearvison blades only because shop assured me that this is the correct fitting and they had nothing in 24'' size from AeroTwins

>>> 2003 - 2008
Fit: Direct fit
Length: 24'' (both)

http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/audi-a8...-wiper-blades/


>>> 2009 on
Fit: Push Button Fit
Length: 27'' & 21''

http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/audi-a8...n-wiper-blade/

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In regards to length on 2003-2008 D3s
For 3 years I had 22'' or 23'' blades fitted and there was nothing wrong with them, but during the recent purchase I realised that they should be 24'' and they fit well.
But if you have 23'' blades they will do the job no problem

I fitted Lucas ClearVision LWDF24C

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[IMG]http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/...3/DSC_1606.jpg[/IMG]

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I would also strongly recommend you guys applying this coating when changing blades.
The difference it makes is unbelieveable.

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthrea...7826#post67826

Thanks for that M-A8. I was gonna go to TPS, saves me a visit and few quid probably.

No problemo +++

I have a 2008 facelift car. Seems my blades arent correct. Both are 21inch.

This matches for the shorter one but not the longer one for the '2009 onwards' car.

According to this, mine are 22inch each, measures correctly.

http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/audi-a8...-wiper-blades/

Where did you get info that its 24 inch each for the 2003 - 2008 cars?

There is no longer wiper from 2009 on EKTA, they are the same part number for all D3s - why do you think one should be longer they should be 580mm?

(10) 4E1955425D aero wiper blade
(drivers side)
lhd 1

(10) 4E2955425D aero wiper blade
(passenger side)
rhd 1

(11) 4E2955426D aero wiper blade
(drivers side)
rhd 1

(11) 4E1955426D aero wiper blade
(passenger side)
lhd 1

According to this, mine are 22inch on both sides.

http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/audi-a8...-wiper-blades/

Having re read the thread, the OP managed to get 24inch installed.

Hmmm, my original 4 year old Audi blades are ~23,1/4" - I measured them when I just took the rubbish out.
I would say 24" are right - my blade tip is the same distance from the edge of screen as M-A8's.

EDIT//
I have been looking online tonight and most sellers are selling 22" (which seems like a step down) or LHD versions so the wind would lift them off the screen.

I have found that SWF who made my Audi ones do not list any in RHD in their catalogue.
The Valeo (who own SWF) don't list the D3 in the RHD catalogue.
But I find Mercedes CLK 2002> blades look like they fit but are 22-23".

Will check other merc models.

Paid for mine 55 quid at audi
15£ saving vs genuine.....not worth it in my opinion