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2002 AUDI A4

1.8L Turbo I4AWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor498Torque2494Fluid9DTC702Battery0Maintenance0Recalls2
B2500moderate severityBody

Front Wiper Motor Circuit

on 2002 Audi A4 1.8L Turbo I4 · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the front windshield wiper motor circuit.

Symptoms

  • Wipers not moving
  • Wipers stuck in one position
  • Wipers move erratically
  • Wipers do not park correctly
  • Wiper motor running but blades not moving

Common causes

  • Faulty wiper motor
  • Wiper linkage disconnected
  • Wiper switch failure
  • Wiring issue
  • Wiper module fault
  • Seized wiper pivot

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check wiper fuse
  2. Test wiper motor with direct power
  3. Inspect wiper linkage
  4. Test wiper switch
  5. Check wiper module output
  6. Inspect wiper pivots for seizure

Repair notes

Replace wiper motor or repair linkage. Lubricate or replace seized wiper pivots.

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