algophobia

During my commute to work today I went to used my wiper and when it stopped it stopped short on the window a couple inches from all the way down. That bothered me so I clicked the single swipe and it stopped another inch or two up higher from the last swipe.. and so on ratcheting itself higher and higher. I figured what goes up must come down so since it was verticle I tried again and again to see if it would start going back down. It didnt. Now my wiper is stuck upright on my window (in hindsight 2 inches from bottom isn't looking so bad). Anyone have any ideas what the problem is and how to fix it? the wipers work fine, they just stop upright instead of at the bottom when they are not in use.

Thanks,
John

naconi

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2384763

algophobia

I saw that forum, but the person with the same problem never said if that fixed anything and the posts following his are all about if the wipers are "slow" or "sticking". Mine work fine they just start and stop at verticle instead or horizontal. Are you saying I should buy a new bracket assuming thats whats wrong?

algophobia

Its okay, I found out from a german mechanic that it is the window wiper transmission that went bad. I will confirm this when it is replaced and the problem no longer exists.

Thanks for always helping though

naconi

In that thread there is a link to this thread,

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...eshield...help!

and post #9 in that thread it shows you what to adjust. It says if they are working fine but stopping in the wrong position it is not the motor.

algophobia

Thanks. Do you know what position the "home" position should be when I try adjusting that?

naconi

No, sorry I have never done that.

Roch_Ultrasport

From Service Manual. See attached pic.

Windshield Wiper Blade Park Position, Adjusting Procedure
– Switch on ignition.
– Actuate touch-wipe function and allow wiper motor to move to end position.
– Switch off ignition.
– Position wiper blades on windshield and align as follows:
Dimension -a- = 24 mm.
Dimension -b- = 44 mm.

Note

The figures given here are the distances between wiper blades and cowl panel grille of plenum chamber at bottom edge of windshield.

– Tighten nuts for wiper arms.
– Switch on ignition.
– Actuate touch-wipe function and allow wiper motor to move to end position.
– Switch off ignition.
– If necessary, re-align wiper arms and tighten nuts again.
Tightening Specifications

Component - fastener Nm
Wiper arm - nut 21

algophobia

Thank you very much! I will hopefully have daylight one day this week when I am done work and can fix this issue by the weekend. Thanks naconi and roch ultrasport for all your help, it is greatly appreciated!

Roch_Ultrasport

Your welcome. I used this procedure when I had to repair mine because of the common problem of the linkage becoming stuck.

You should be able to pick up a tool for removing the wiper arm (see attachment) for around $10.00 at any parts store.