Programmable intermittent wiper relay

[Dave Weiss <dzweiss@worldnet.att.net>]

quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne) wrote:

>There was a discussion of this back around 22 February.  I've checked 
> the archives, but I can't see that anyone posted the part #.  I don't 
> have parts fiche for any of the cars that have this part fitted - could 
> some kind soul post the VAG #?

22 Feb 1997 18:52:18 -0500 Bob Petruska <petruska@mail.microserve.net>
wrote (regarding an A4):

> 3.  Tilt the lower dash panel downward until you can see the relays.
> My relay was white and on the lower row of relays.  The end of it had a 
> large 271 on it.  Its part number on the side was 443 955 531.  Remove 
> this and replace it with a 'programable' relay available from the 
> following:
> 
> Automotive Performance Systems
> 1-800-423-3623
>
> Wolf Sport
> 1-800-342-8669
> 
> They cost about $20.00 and well worth it.

22 Feb 1997 20:43:26 -0500 (EST) Robert Myers <rmyers@inetone.net>
wrote:

> If this relay swap is the same one I did on my '89 200TQ and if it uses 
> the same relay, the new relay is a standard VW part available from your 
> local VW dealer's parts department.  Pricing?  You're on your own, 
> here.  As I recall from several years ago it was on the order of $25 
> (???) or so.

1 Mar 1997 14:02:37 -0500 (EST) Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>
wrote:

> BTW, this "upgrade" is available for pretty much all Audis for $25 at 
> your local VW dealer. Get part # 1HM 955 531 A (the "A" is the 
> important part). It's the programmable relay. Plug it in, voila!

15 Mar 1997 11:11:00 -0500 Jay Welsh <JWELSH@usa1.com> wrote:

> I just got a set of A4 headlight covers from WWW.germancarcompany.co.uk 
> in the UK... when I ordered stuff they were offering free shipping to 
> all internet orders
>
> Prices were reasonable
>
> I got an intermitant relay for wipers 10.17pounds

HTH,
Dave Weiss
'91 V8 5-spd
'93 90 CS UnQ