Windscreen wipers - delayed second wipe after screen wash

[TheMatador]

Anyone know how to turn off the infuriating second wipe that happens about 5 seconds after you've sprayed screenwash?

When you do a spray the wipers go about 3 or 4 times then stop - fine. Then 5 secs later they do another single wipe smearing crap all over the screen again (esp. in this snowy slush type of weather). Why did they ever think this was a good idea?

Can it be turned off??:aargh4:

[scooby_d0o]

Anyone know how to turn off the infuriating second wipe that happens about 5 seconds after you've sprayed screenwash?

When you do a spray the wipers go about 3 or 4 times then stop - fine. Then 5 secs later they do another single wipe smearing crap all over the screen again (esp. in this snowy slush type of weather). Why did they ever think this was a good idea?

Can it be turned off??:aargh4:

The delayed wipe is a brilliant idea! it clears the splatter that flicks off the wipers back onto the window, if your wipers are smearing, then they need changing.
In answer to your question though - no idea lol

[kite]

I think the "tear drop" wipe can be cancelled with VCDS..

[Embisix]

All you need to do is press the wiper stalk down once (as if doing a single sweep) any time during the first 3-4 wipes.

I tend to agree that usually this second wipe is a good thing, but at this time of year can be a pain when your screen gets splattered with salt etc. between the initial wash/wipe and the follow up.

Hope this helps.

[a8 tech]

Anyone know how to turn off the infuriating second wipe that happens about 5 seconds after you've sprayed screenwash?

When you do a spray the wipers go about 3 or 4 times then stop - fine. Then 5 secs later they do another single wipe smearing crap all over the screen again (esp. in this snowy slush type of weather). Why did they ever think this was a good idea?

Can it be turned off??:aargh4:

Yes it can be turned off

Go to address 09 adaption channel 13

Channel 013: Wiper Setup



Standard: 115



+001 = Speed Reset
+002 = Short to Plus Monitoring
+004 = Rain Sensor active
+008 = Long Post Wiping after Washing (Drop/Tear Wiping)
+016 = Speed dependent Wiper interval active
+032 = Headlight Washer System active
+064 = Reverse Gear Wiping active

subtract the value 8 from the total sum and save it

[techi]

My A4 B7
Wiper Setup is currently set to 114 (I don't know why)

I note 115 is standard figure.

If I add +008 to 115 = 123 will the enable the post wipe?.

Also what affect will it have to the fact it's currently set to 114.

Cheers
Techi

[phil2209]

Thinks the wipe at the end is great. Had a 2001 volvo S60 and always thought it needed one. Hey presto the 2003 onwards do - great idea IMHO!

[techi]

I agree, had it on another car and want to add it to my A4 if someone can confirm if my last post is correct.

[a8 tech]

yes it will work