Wiper Failure

[NP100]

Hi Guys, After ice this morning and my partner not free-ing the wipers before trying them, they have stopped working. The fuse is still OK but no wipers, is there an overload trip that should reset on these like there electric windows etc or a second fuse to look for after the main board. All other bits seem to work OK, the car is a '98 Audi B5 S4 Any Ideas ??

Cheers !!
NP100

[blaineuk]

common problem on a4's, the wiper mechanism seizes up.

[valve bounce66]

there might be a recall on the motor/linkage,ask the dealer it might be free ?

[philip walker]

As above, a common problem.
You need to strip out the motor and the wiper assembly and lubricate the spindles in the assembly housing.
This will need you to remove both wiper arms and the ecu housing.

[NP100]

Thanks guys for the feedback. Luckily for me today it's not raining. If anyone can think of any other things it could possibly be,let me know.

Cheers guys,definatly be looking into what you have suggested.

[NP100]

Hello again,It was the Wiper Motor, took the other half 40mins to change and im well pleased as i now have fully functional wipers. Thanks for the feedback guys