greggles Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 My 2003 SE has a wiper arm and blade unlike any other. When I acquired the car in Jan 24, the blades needed replacing. This turned out to be the most 'fiddly' task I have ever encountered, I broke the tiny retaining clip and had to use duct tape to secure the wiper until I could identify a replacement (which is only available through Audi). After several failed attempts to get the correct blades via eBay, I had to special order from a local auto spares shop. No choice, only Bosch blades available, and not cheap either. After this debacle, I would like to completely change the arms and blades, upgrading to aero blades if possible. Has anyone already done this what what wiper arms and blades were used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Q Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 I wonder if the golf ones or A3 ones fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles Posted September 3 Author Share Posted September 3 Hi Steve, I just scrapped an A3 after the timing belt tensioner decided to fail at 60mph. Had I known I was to acquire an A4 as a replacement I could have kept the wipers. Anyway, bottom line, I was hoping someone might be able to give me precise information. Maybe, I should place this on a general forum in case someone in the past has come across this issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevey Y Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 1 hour ago, greggles said: Hi Steve, I just scrapped an A3 after the timing belt tensioner decided to fail at 60mph. Had I known I was to acquire an A4 as a replacement I could have kept the wipers. Anyway, bottom line, I was hoping someone might be able to give me precise information. Maybe, I should place this on a general forum in case someone in the past has come across this issue. Hi measure the arm paying close attention to the shape then measure the spindle size in he middle of the retaining nut, my bet is they are the same sizes as the aeroflat arms, then go looking they never change the arm design just the end the blade fits in to, BTW Costco do a range of Michelin wiper blades with every adapter known to man £18.00 the pair, thats what I have always used. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution greggles Posted September 4 Author Solution Share Posted September 4 Can I ask an A3 owner to send me measurements of their wiper arms? Also, a pic to show the shape would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarHal Posted Tuesday at 05:46 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 05:46 AM A4 B7 wiper arms and blades. I g got mine from eBay and installed on my 02. works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles Posted Tuesday at 07:03 AM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 07:03 AM Nice one LarHal, I'm going to try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted Tuesday at 07:04 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 07:04 AM Could you give us the eBay listing number Larry please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarHal Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago Audi A4 S4 B7 8E 8H 2007 Set windscreen wiper blade arm 8H2955407A VSD4876 | eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles Posted 19 hours ago Author Share Posted 19 hours ago Above and beyond LarHal. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago Many thanks Larry, I did notice a new set for much the same price, but in Germany - with c£15 postage - in case it would not be possible to find secondhand ones. Kind regards, Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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