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  1. 03-21-2016 05:17 PM #1
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    Wipers Hitting

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    Bought a 2008 S4 convertible and when the wipers come on sometimes they hit and snap on the windshield any suggestions on could be causing this or how to fix it?
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  2. 03-22-2016 06:41 PM #2
    Gurpreet94
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    When you say hit and snap do you mean they jump/skid on the windshield whilst wiping?
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  3. 03-22-2016 07:23 PM #3
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    It's more when the drivers side comes up it gets a little stuck under the passenger and then pops when it bends to far. It's only sometimes it does it didn't know if it could be a bent arm a misaligned arm? To long of a wiper?


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  4. 03-22-2016 07:30 PM #4
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    Not doubting you... But are you sure you have them on the right side? If you have the old ones I'd also compare the size to them.
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  5. 03-22-2016 07:32 PM #5
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    I haven't changed them sorry we just bought the car about a month ago didn't notice it till we got home 3.5 hours away!


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  6. 03-22-2016 07:39 PM #6
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    Hmm... You should have 22" blade on the left and 23" on the right. Time to get your measuring tape out.
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  7. 03-22-2016 07:41 PM #7
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    I have 23 on drivers side and 22 on passenger


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  8. 03-22-2016 08:11 PM #8
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    I switched them and will see I tried it seemed to be better. Seems like we might need new words too does everyone go with the 22/23 combo


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  9. 03-22-2016 08:17 PM #9
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    Right on, Good Luck.
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  10. 03-22-2016 08:18 PM #10
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    Is it an OEM windshield? The previous owner on mine had it replaced with a non oem one and my skips and squeals all over the place.
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    Both 22" works very well. I remember trying to figure this out a couple years ago. But I don't know if the vert windshield is the same.
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    Thanks anyone know why the home link would sparratically work


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  14. 03-22-2016 08:19 PM #13
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    Thanks guys I really appreciate the input and help new here so will have a bunch of questions!!!


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  15. 03-23-2016 10:10 AM #14
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    Maybe the PO or mechanic removed the wiper arms off the motor spline and didn't install correctly. You may just need to loosen and adjust the wiper arm on the motor spline.

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