Using my wipers/screenwashers yesterday to clear road salt/muck/grit on a long trip, I noticed that the pesky "extra" wipe seems to have been programmed out (compared to my last Octy).

When the handful of wipes [that go with the washer use] stop, that's it. No extra wipe 10 seconds later.

Is that an option or have they dropped it completely now?

I've found the 'tear' wipe only functions when the car is on the move.

PS.... Wish I could switch this function off. :magnify:

The Tear Drop Wipe Function can be Enabled/Disabled in VCDS (Vag-Com)

Craig.......

Using my wipers/screenwashers yesterday to clear road salt/muck/grit on a long trip, I noticed that the pesky "extra" wipe seems to have been programmed out (compared to my last Octy).

When the handful of wipes [that go with the washer use] stop, that's it. No extra wipe 10 seconds later.

Is that an option or have they dropped it completely now?

Let's hope it's gone - I will check mine. It's such a pain the ar5e!

Yep its not there in 2008 models

If it was - I would of disabled it

Our 55 plate Elegance has it and i find it ok for that last dribble down the screen.

It's mentioned in the handbook, that this feature is now disabled in software. I think it's in the amendments booklet.

Our 55 plate Elegance has it and i find it ok for that last dribble down the screen.

If you find yourself dribbling down the screen, I should see someone in the medical profession toute suite!

I didn't know about this feature until this last week when I've completed a couple of journeys up and down the M5.

In weather like this with the motorway full of salt and other vehicles on the road, the windscreen needs to be washed every minute couple of minutes or so.

Having used the washers, there is just enough time between the initial clean and the singular wipe for some more salt to get on the screen - the singular wipe (obviously without screen wash) then smears the screen really badly due to the salt!

Infuriating!

One to add to the VAG-COM list of wants

I think you cant turn it on and off in Maxidot, can on the VW's anyhow.

It's mentioned in the handbook, that this feature is now disabled in software. I think it's in the amendments booklet.

:orb_danci I hated that extra wipe with a vengeance. Good riddance.

If you find yourself dribbling down the screen, I should see someone in the medical profession toute suite!

I dunno - it depends who you're looking at through the screen !!!

I have to admit I find this feature quite annoying too. My old Clio did the same but was never a problem.

As someone said above, it's too long a pause after the main wipes, so the screen has dried/got more salt on, so it smears.

I also reckon that there are one or two wipes too many in the main wipe sequence when cleaning.

I think my car needs an appointment with my Mr VAGCOM that I've got buried

Anyone know the VAG-COM process for removing it?

I have access to Vagcom. Now need to know how to deactivate the tear drop feature. :chef:

Try here.

http://briskoda.net/diagnostics-vag-com/help-how-disable-delayed-wipe-using-vag-com-octavia-ii/96220/

I also reckon that there are one or two wipes too many in the main wipe sequence when cleaning.

At the same time I noticed the extra wipe gone, I realised the number of "normal" wipes in the sequence has gone down from about 6 or 7, to 4.

I think you cant turn it on and off in Maxidot, can on the VW's anyhow.

That would be good. How?