Audi a3 2.0 TDI - Audi A3 faulty wipers

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Tue 21 Jan 2014 09:38
Audi a3 2.0 TDI - Audi A3 faulty wipers - parasal
Hi there

I've had an intermittent fault where the wipers come on by themselves, go slow for two sweeps then ultra fast for three- this starts off being every now and then, gets more regular( only when it's raining) then they stay on doing the same thing until I stop and open the bonnet! If I leave the car ie parked up it's resolved when I come back and won't do it again for weeks; if I close bonnet and carry on it continues in the same manner!
Yesterday topped up washer bottle( coincidence??) and they don't work at all!
Any ideas? I'd sooner get advice before setting off down the expensive fault finding process with Audi dealers(who are very unhelpful over the phone!)
It's a bit weird so someone might of heard of same thing on similar VWs or skodas??
Cheers
Sally
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Tue 21 Jan 2014 13:02
Audi a3 2.0 TDI - Audi A3 faulty wipers - elekie&a/c doctor

Firstly,opening the bonnet inhibits wiper operation(does on most vag models).Does the rear wiper work correctly and is the car fitted with rain sensitive/auto wiper?

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Tue 21 Jan 2014 13:22
Audi a3 2.0 TDI - Audi A3 faulty wipers - parasal
Hi there
Rear wiper was working but not now- I've checked fuses!
And it doesn't gave auto setting though it will go to intermittent when stationary!
Managed to get auto electrician to look at it later- fingers crossed!!
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