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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 04:34 AM
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Has anyone solved the issue with wipers not clearing all of the windshield when wiping? I get 2 large spots on each side of the windshield that don't get wiped.
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 05:22 AM
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did you try wiping off the wipers with a paper towel or old t-shirt?
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 06:33 AM
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Default Is this with rain or snow?

If with snow, try selecting your HVAC to blow towards the windows for a while.

Otherwise, head to the dealer for a free set of wipers, covered under Audi Advantage.

Try Stoner's glass cleaner, or you may need to clay bar your windshield (use tons of soapy water as lube, as heavily wash the windshield afterwards).

Like JubyPete said, wipe your wipers off--but soak your towel or cloth in windshield wiper fluid first, then wipe them off--gets alot of the gunk off.
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Old Dec 8, 2004 | 09:23 AM
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How old are your blades? Maybe buy some inserts from dealer & see if it fixes problem.
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Old Dec 9, 2004 | 06:58 AM
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Fixed!

I wiped off the blades, but it didn't make much of a difference. These are relatively new blades, and I had the same problem with the old ones.

I looked closer, and the blade wasn't making complete contact with the windshield for the whole wipe. I bent the blade towards the windshield slightly in the area of the blade that was the problem, and now there is full contact for the whole wipe.

Thanks everyone for the help.
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