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2279 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 8:36 AM
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Has anyone experienced an issue with the wipers on their A3? The wipers on mine (Premium package only) randomly go from continuous to intermittent, and sometimes high speed continuous to normal speed continuous without me touching the switch. I mentioned this the dealer at the service and the response was that the rain sensor was just doing what its supposed to do!!! For one thing I'm pretty damn sure my model doesn't have a rain sensor and even if it did it should only activate with the wipers set to the intermittent setting. Of course the problem randomly comes and goes so it's tough to recreate in front of the dealer. Any ideas on what part is failing in the system? If there was a rain sensor where is it located on the windshield? I'd like to point to that spot and say "look no rain sensor!"
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Replying to: flemo123 (Nov 14, 2007 9:55 am) Best Regards, Shipo |
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I have the same thing, its normal. I think your dealer is correct.
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Replying to: donthegreek (Nov 14, 2007 8:09 pm) The thing is, sensor or not, incorrect manual, something isn't working right. This problem even occurs in the pouring rain, when at times i have to keep switching around the wiper setting to get it back working continuously. |
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I've recently added the A3 to my list. I did the Edmunds thing & reviewed everything posted regarding it over the past couple of years. There was lots a year or so ago and almost nothing lately. One of the threads had to do with the awful leasing terms; there were several others that also weren't entirely positive. Is there anyone on Edmunds regularly who thinks the A3 has any merit? My previous "must-haves" included RWD, but I'm becoming more flexible, given that BMW now includes run-flat tires & no dipstick & that European diesels won't be here anytime soon (at least in the lighter vehicles). Given that, I decided that an Acura Tsx might be acceptable. It became clear that the A3 was a very similar vehicle, and I very much enjoyed the A3 I rented in Germany six years ago (diesel, BTW). I'll be off in a moment to see if there's an A3 vs. Tsx board. I doubt it, but who knows? |
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Nov 24, 2007 3:28 pm) Best Regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Nov 24, 2007 3:28 pm)
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Folks, I don't know if this will help anyone else, but I was experiencing incredible tire noise from the Pirelli P6s that came on my '06 2.0T Premium package. It was so loud, you could barely have a conversation at highway speeds. This has been the ONE complaint that I've had about the car, which I first brought to my dealership's attention at 5,000 miles. At 21,000 miles it was time to replace them. I just installed all season Continental ProContacts and I am relieved to say that the noise is GONE.
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Replying to: dyen (Nov 25, 2007 8:49 am) Is the A3 available with a "real" manual transmission, or is the DSG a requirement? I haven't made it down to the Audi store (they treated me like crap eight years ago when I was last shopping), so I haven't done the detailed study of the brochure. I may pick up an A4 book while I'm at it.
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Nov 25, 2007 3:14 pm) Best Regards, Shipo |
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