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Old 03-16-2010, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Old Dog
Sorry kleinbus, I'm not clear when you say "and reversing". I understand you disabled the rear wiper when you are using the front wipers, but not too sure what's happening when you are reversing (backing up). Could you clear this up for me please?

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If your rear wipers are on and while going backwards, you can disable it. It doesn't really bother me, so I left it as is.
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When your front wipers are on while driving and you stop and back up, the rear wiper automatically starts wiping even if it was not manually engaged. This can be irritating if it's cold and the rear wiper is frozen and stuck, someone even posted that their wiper motor was fried because of this!
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Originally Posted by DrV
When your front wipers are on while driving and you stop and back up, the rear wiper automatically starts wiping even if it was not manually engaged. This can be irritating if it's cold and the rear wiper is frozen and stuck, someone even posted that their wiper motor was fried because of this!
Ahhh, I see. Thanks for clarifying that for me DrV. Now I can see how that would be really annoying, especially in the winter as you described, and why one would want to disable it. These are the types of little things that one would probably not be aware of when going for your test-drive(s). Hmmm, I wonder how many other little things are escaping me. I’m sure I’ll find out eventually.
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Originally Posted by Ed@auDIYo.com
If your rear wipers are on and while going backwards, you can disable it. It doesn't really bother me, so I left it as is.
Thanks for your input too Ed
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Originally Posted by Old Dog
Hmmm, I wonder how many other little things are escaping me. I’m sure I’ll find out eventually.
A few interesting features are found in this post:
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2766936
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Originally Posted by DrV
A few interesting features are found in this post:
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2766936
Thanks once again DrV. I have saved the link for future reference. I quickly looked at this link and there are 87 threads. Gotta sift through now and see what's of interest and take some notes. Much appreciated .
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