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Another Wiper Problem?
Hi all,I know this problem has been documented before,but I am not sure if this is quite the same.
Now the most common problem is the one where the wipers start to slow down and a quick spray of wd40 on the linkage etc, seems to solve it, all be it on a short term basis . My problem is the wipers appear to work at the correct sped but then randomly stop.Now as some of you know,I purchased the S8 from Clive Harper and he has changed the motor and mech around January this year, as he experienced the common fault,and on inspection,having removed the cover, all seems well in that area. So could it be a relay,if so which one is the wiper relay, or some other electrical issue per chance?The stalk operates all of the functions,washer and display etc. Any ideas or thoughts appreciated. Looking forward to ADI so long as it aint raining |
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i had an issue where the wipers wouldn't stop............. slightly annoying if you used the washers and then ended up with the wipers flapping away. I did a bit of looking and the wires the go into the motor were a bit corroded at the multi plug. They effectivly sit in a damp atmosphere and went green. Might be worth a check that they aren't going funny?
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Cheers for quick reply,but have tried that and all appears ok.
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Hi There,
I had one wiper just stop and then it collided with the other blade and that was nasty in the rain. Had to remove the blade and flip the wiper up so as not to foul which got me home. It apears the spline on the wiper arm has corroded away, which means the drive is turning, but the wiper wasn't then sometimes it would catch and hence the crash of blades. I need a new wiper arm i would guess. Cya, Lee |
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Sounds like it. Have you tried A8parts?
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light. |
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Pair for £20 from A8 via ebay
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