Wiper arm swap? (2002 Audi A6 Avant)

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01-07-2014, 09:58 AM

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I used to use the dealer wipers, and they would miss entire spots on the windshield.

This is usually a sign of the pivots being stuck. The part where the wiper attaches to the arm.

Need to loosen it and lube it.

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01-07-2014, 09:59 AM

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I think the refills using the avant bits are maybe $7 apiece. still ridiculous for a piece of molded rubber that costs maybe $0.05 for materials in China!

Yep. Except no dealer around here stocks them, and takes several days for the refills to arrive. Also, it's a bit of a pain to replace from what I read.

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01-07-2014, 07:03 PM

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Guess I'm lucky my stealer has half a dozen. Learning curve is steep...first one is a pain, second is maybe two minutes.

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01-08-2014, 11:50 AM

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I put these on my 2004 C5 Wagon. Work great for $20 a blade.

Valeo 900-22-5B Frameless ULTIMATE All-Season Wiper Blade, OE Replacement - 22" : Amazon.com : Automotive

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01-13-2014, 04:30 AM

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Ok... Still, what i have is the 2002 A6... Different connector than other years. Any suggestions about that?

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01-13-2014, 03:33 PM

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This is the connector you are talking about, correct?

http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-C5_A6-.../Wiper/ES4841/

Since I'm only aware of the standard connector and this connector, that is what I thought you had and the blades that are being suggested will work on that. I may not know the exact connector you are looking at though and I could be wrong.