http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#c57bcb84-9650-4c7f-86e7-f198a8363c05 I too have an A4. I changed the transmission but now the wipers park halfway too. Could this be that the transmission and motor combo wasn't put back in at the right angle? Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:44:55 GMT http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#c57bcb84-9650-4c7f-86e7-f198a8363c05 Jay 2009-10-17T19:44:55Z http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#5dec9aa4-31e7-4298-bacc-9ed5e5404ac6 I wanted to see what the best resolution was for this. I went to the dealership because I was having the wipers rest in the middle of the windshield and they fixed the issue but said to be careful since something was stripped a little which caused it to get out of sync. $300 later the same thing happened again during a snow storm. Since something is stripped and defective I would just assume fix it all and not slightly repair the issue. Is this a wiper linkage, transmission, or motor problem? Anyone know where a DIY is for it or is the Bentleys manual the best approach? Thanks in advance. Mon, 04 May 2009 02:48:49 GMT http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#5dec9aa4-31e7-4298-bacc-9ed5e5404ac6 Nathan 2009-05-04T02:48:49Z http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#32621149-3eac-4115-915b-192e2ebaeee5 Hey Dan Did fix linkage my self Real pain but with good tools and perseverance you can do it ! Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:01:57 GMT http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#32621149-3eac-4115-915b-192e2ebaeee5 Jeff 2008-07-01T21:01:57Z http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#94bc1d20-07f6-443a-a2ca-98eb7f18af25 This same problem just happened to my 2004 A4 3.0, but it didn't start until after the dealership replaced one of my windshield wiper arms. The paint on the arm was coming off, so I had them replace the arm on my last oil change. It cost around $123 in parts, I don't remember the labor, but I plan on going after them on grounds that they messed it up. I have little faith that it will get me anywhere though. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:37:01 GMT http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#94bc1d20-07f6-443a-a2ca-98eb7f18af25 Angelo 2008-02-27T00:37:01Z http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#4f98e843-dd56-4d45-80ab-799c35afba35 Fellas, I have the same exact issue. Of course when I called tech service at my audi dealer they said I need to bring it in. Going to write a nasty letter to audi for not recalling it. Let me know if you find anything valuable out. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:51:43 GMT http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#4f98e843-dd56-4d45-80ab-799c35afba35 cliff 2007-09-27T19:51:43Z http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#a8ecc1a3-13fa-4e66-bf1e-d56ef13b349f Hey Dan if you have an afternoon to spare and lots of patience you can put new linkage on ! I just did it yesterday on my 04 A4 Avant. You will need a Shop manual,Battery post puller, metric wrenches and torx drive set. and last but not least the correct redesigned part from VW/Audi the new part will have will have rubber seals on the wiper arm drive posts. this part retails for $374.75 Not cheap! you may find it cheaper from parts discounter Good luck with that ! Follow all instructions in manual. Battery post puller is used to pull wiper arm from drive post ! This is about a 2-3 hour job with a six pack of Labatts for good measure !!! Sat, 23 Jun 2007 12:44:27 GMT http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#a8ecc1a3-13fa-4e66-bf1e-d56ef13b349f Jeff 2007-06-23T12:44:27Z http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#361c1fa1-7009-4a45-8eb4-081b0f99dd65 Have the same problem with 2002 A$ 1.8T. I removed the wiper linkagef from the car but could not see the problem. Anyone have ideas on how to fix? Sun, 17 Jun 2007 03:26:34 GMT http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#361c1fa1-7009-4a45-8eb4-081b0f99dd65 Dan 2007-06-17T03:26:34Z http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#0404fef0-51c3-4255-b9aa-906c265c4a5c Hey Paul I have a 04 1.8t A4 Avant 78000 Miles. Car is great except windshield wiper linkage seizes up causing wiper to stop half way up! Dealer wants 375.00 for new Linkage and 2.5 hours@75.00/ to install This is not a cheap fix ! Audi is aware of problem but refuses to recall Due to profitabilty! Im going to trade the Damn Thing in for a new CTS Caddy this is bullshit on a 3 year old Car. not sure if Audi/Vw changed Design of linkage and cant afford to throw 500.00 at it every three years adding to expensive cost of operation! anyone else have same issue and or Options??? Thanks Jeff Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:06:38 GMT http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#0404fef0-51c3-4255-b9aa-906c265c4a5c Jeff 2007-06-15T12:06:38Z http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#9a748c0d-9b09-4e16-9ad2-a4add776c892 Did you manage to sort this problem as I am having the same where the wipers stop half way?? If you did please let me know how. Cheers. Tue, 08 May 2007 18:03:50 GMT http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#9a748c0d-9b09-4e16-9ad2-a4add776c892 Daniel 2007-05-08T18:03:50Z http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#6317878b-d54c-4f4e-a178-ebaf6c3130c7 Just bought a pre-owned 2005 A4 1.8t. Wipers worked fine for a week, then in a snowstorm, on intermittent, all of a sudden they started parking 1/2-way up the windshield. They work fine, and go all the way down when they sweep, but always park 1/2 way up whether on interminntent or turned off. If I push them down with the car off, as soon as I start it (even if the wipers are off) they pop up to the 1/2-way parked position. Does this sound like and arm adjustment I can do or a motor-problem? If motor, is it likely to be covered under the mfg. warranty? Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:53:42 GMT http://audi.tribe.net/thread/04b99b61-ff13-4a65-8b69-ea5e565ec56a#6317878b-d54c-4f4e-a178-ebaf6c3130c7 Paul 2007-03-26T16:53:42Z