Windshield Wiper/washer Problems of Audi A6

The windshield washer system fails routinely in Audi A6 models 1998 to 2005 causing the fluid reservoir to rapidly empty leading to loss of visibility in bad weather leading to a traffic safety hazard.

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Windshield wipers do not effectively clear the snow; the snow is pushed into the air intake; the melted snow forms ice/snow globs on the windshield wipers reducing visibility to very hazardous levels. This buildup has to be manually removed with a scraper. This wiper blade assembly is used on all newer Audi's ( 2002 forward) and some volkswagens. We purchased the 2004 allroad and a 2005 vw toureg this spring under dealer certified used car programs. Both have the same wiper assembly. Audi informs me there is no winter blade; only option: purchase old style wiper arms and install winter wiper blades. Price:$157/ arm --not including installation. There should be a properly engineered winter blade. I live in an area where we have 6 months of winter with an average snowfall of 60-90 inches/ year. These wipers are unacceptable. Today, I had to clear the windshield wipers once between my work and the entrance to rt 87 ( 1/2 hr time wise due to snow/ traffic) and 3 more times from my entrance on rt 87 ( exit 6) to exit 13--so every two exits. Thank goodness the snow eased, because my exit for home is exit 18. I am a nurse, former army major, former icu head nurse and currently employed as a consultant in the insurance industry. I know a safety hazard when I see one. I have never had a more hazardous drive. The parts fellow ( jason) at langan Audi east informed me that he had the same problem this morning while delivering an a4 with the same wiper assembly. He tells me that they have had this complaint before. Bruce shellnut at Audi customer service checked a colorado dealer and they advise the old style arms/winter blades be installed if the customer is not satisfied with the winter function of the oem blade. Bruce explained that if there were an issue with safety, that the national highwaytraffic institute would have issued a recall. I assured him I would write you. Audi customer service complaint: 703666665.

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In order to wash the windshield of my 2005 Audi A6, I need to lift the wipers off the glass but, on the A6, you cannot lift the wipers because they set below the hood line. The hood blocks my lifting them. Audi provides a "service position" for the windshield wipers which moves them a few inches allowing me to lift them off the windshield so I can clean the glass. In order to access the "service position" for the wipers, I am required to move the ignition key to "on. " I turned the ignition on, chose the "service position" for the wipers, headed out of the car and lifted the wipers off the window. The wipers were now several inches away from the windshield, out in space, allowing me to wipe the glass easily. When I applied my windex, the automatic sensor that starts the wipers if it senses rain, noted the liquid on the windshield and began to move the wipers back and forth even though they were sticking up and away from the windshield. The movement brought them towards my head and I just moved my head in time not to be struck in the eye by the wipers. Since the car requires that I turn the ignition on to access the windshield wipers "service position," the choice of "service position" should automatically turn off the automatic rain sensor so the wipers can be handled safely. Updated 01-16-08.

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Wiper blades not functional in wintry conditions. Blade does not remove snow and thus freezes and becomes a layer of ice. Can't see. Very dangerous. Defroster melts the snow however the oem blade isn't strong enough to remove & thus more ice. No winter blades are available as the manufacturer - Audi- has redesigned the blade connection.

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Washer fluid reservoir leak.

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Windshield wipers do not have enough force to remove snow build up even if in the highest speed mode. This results in poor visibility.

Windshield wiper speed (on the highest setting) does not clear windows fast enough due to design. Nlm.

Washer reservoir leaks, or hose pops off, maybe due to bumpy roads or excessive fluid pressure. . Read more...