Windshield Replacement - Acoustic Interlayer...?

[betyouaint]

So, this great rusty chunk of kamikaze metal had a fight with my windshield... and won... big style!!! [=(]

In getting a quote for replacement as repair is not an option, I was asked if the windshield has an "acoustic interlayer" and rain sensor. The rain sensor is a YES but I'm not sure about the acoustic layer?

The car is a 2006 A4 quattro base model with very few bells and whistles (apart from auto dimming rear view with compass, rain sensor and auto lights) and I don't know if there was a windshield option for this acoustic layer or if all A4 models came with it as standard?

Ultimately, without it, the cost is around $250, with it, it's around $430...!!! I'd like to save the money but I don't want a crappy windscreen.

Anyone idea if it came as standard, if I need it or if it's just an expensive option I can live without?

http://www.legoheads.com/glass01.jpg

[AJacksA4]

Have you talked to your insurance? Usually windshield replacement is covered, just pay the deductible.

[Silveravant]

Current windshield should say acoustic (or there is some symbol?) by the Mfg. information in the corner.

[vce1232000]

The new Acoustic windshields have a insignia logo on it indicating as such. The older glass can be verified by the part# on the glass

[betyouaint]

Cool... thanks, I'll take a look.

Unfortunately, my insurance coverage is subject to $500 deductible including windshield. I've actually had a crack in the passenger side for 3 years and when I first tried to claim on that, that's when I found out. I thought most policies had zero deductible on windshields but not my Geico policy. I've been meaning to change but you know how these things go...

[betyouaint]

Here are the only marking I can find...

http://www.legoheads.com/glass02.jpg

[vce1232000]

Here's a list of all the aftermarket windshields available for your car. The part# on the glass in my system is showing acoustic interlayer

Audi A4 2007 4 Door Sedan. Click on a part number for availability.
Part Number Description
FW02301 02-08 Audi A4/S4/RS4-4D Sdn/Wgn(Slr, PAAS)*also, see FW2788-"aftermarket" version*
FW02301P 02-08 Audi A4/S4-4D Sedan/Wagon
FW02691 06-08 Audi A4/RS4/S4-4D Sdn(Slr, Rain Snsr, PAAS, Acstc Intrlyr)
FW02788 03-08 Audi A4/S4-4D Sdn & Wgn(Slr, Aftrmrkt)*s/a FW2301-different moulding*
FW02810 06-08 Audi A4/RS4/S4-4D Sdn & Wgn(Slr, Acstc Intrlyr, Aftermarket, Rain Sensor, From 083001)*See FW2691

[betyouaint]

Thanks for the info. New one installed this morning. Pilkington solar glass... $430...!!! Coicides with the FW02691 item you listed. What's the PAAS designation mean?


http://www.legoheads.com/pilkington.jpg

[billyhoyle]

I dropped my car off this morning and the shop had ordered a shield without rain sensors. Dummies. Luckily I asked before I left, and they ordered the right one, which was part number FW 2691 GYY - anyone know what the GYY indicates?

$670 here in Calgary...it's an insurance claim and isn't costing me a dime, but that seems crazy expensive.

[vce1232000]

What's the PAAS designation mean?
Pre Applied Adhesive System [az]

[vce1232000]

- anyone know what the GYY indicates?
Green tint Grey shade with attachments aka bonded windshield. Let em guess since its an insurance claim. you got your car at a Belron or subsidiary company[confused]