wiper motor problem?

[craichouse]

hi all,

my wipers started acting slow at startup a week ago but always returned to their normal speed after a few seconds.

until today when no mater what i did they only completed 1 wipe, then stopped for about a min, then another wipe. when eventually they stopped working completely.

so my question is, is this the wiper motor? a seized linkage? or electrical?

if it is the motor or linkage? is there a difference between the various A4 models? :confused:

thanks in advance,

[JohnyIre]

Most likely seized linkage. There are a good few guides on here if you do a search. I had this issue with the drivers side linkage. If you take the plastic cover that is over the battery off you can see it.

[craichouse]

cool, i will investigate during my lunch

[paulpingu]

If it is the linkage it is definitely worth replacing.

I followed some of the really helpful guides on here to strip mine down but as I tried to take out the seized rod I cracked the alloy bracket.

I checked salvage yards who would do me a 2nd hand linkage for £45 but when I checked with an Audi parts specialist they had a new linkage (with the new covers to prevent reoccurence) for only £60. The new parts fitted in easily and fingers crossed I have had no problems since.

If you successfully strip it right down, the likelihood is you will be doing this again in a years time. Definitely a fault that should have been recalled but if your planning on keeping you car I would fit the new linkage.

Best of luck.

[craichouse]

yep, but tried to have a proper look last night and the wiper arm is seized on to the linkage. :zx11:

looks like i need to have a pro do it :zx11::zx11::zx11: :aargh4::aargh4:

[JohnyIre]

yep, but tried to have a proper look last night and the wiper arm is seized on to the linkage. :zx11:

looks like i need to have a pro do it :zx11::zx11::zx11: :aargh4::aargh4:
If you have enough confidence it's not a bad job to try yourself. A good bit of WD40 and pressure from a lever behind and a few taps popped mine. Thinking of changing to aero wipers as well so I was hapy to free mine up regardless of this issue.

[SAJ4D]

my wipers went into go slow mode earlier in the year. New linkage from audi as above roughly £60.00. It is a bit of a job to replace the linkage arm so if your not comfortable with it, there is no shame in taking it to a pro