If the control relays are losing power when the fault occurs, I would be inclined to think it's an earth issue or a broken 12v feed wire (the insulation expanding when warm and separating the internal core).
When I switched to Auto on my old 8P, they would lift to the standby position awaiting rainfall. They would only cycle if I inadvertently flicked the stalk down first for single wipe or the sensor detected rain on the screen. They shouldn't stutter though. The only thing I can suggest, assuming...
If Audi use the same fitment as Renault, the strips have keyholes. You'd need to slide it towards the front of the vehicle and it should then lift off.
A lower capacity battery won't stuff the alternator per se. It will work at full output more often but for vastly less duration because there's less cell density to charge, therefore the battery will charge quicker.
You'll only really notice the downside during colder months when it struggles...
8 years after the event here bud. You need a certain post count before admin will let you PM. Try introducing yourself and your car, you may get a better response.
I wouldn't be inclined to worry about the homemade sump gasket at the moment, it looks like oil is coming from higher up. Possibly a split crank breather hose?
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