auto windsheild wipers going crazy !
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auto windsheild wipers going crazy !
when using my auto mode on the wipers they start to wipe for no reason . Mostly in misty weather thy tend to wipe a lot more then seems needed . Is this a problem with most of the auto wiper systems ?
Is there any cleaners like alcahol or something that I could use on the senser to get it to work better ?
Is there any cleaners like alcahol or something that I could use on the senser to get it to work better ?
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2001 C320 (purple), 2002 BMW 540i
Originally Posted by pablo
when using my auto mode on the wipers they start to wipe for no reason . Mostly in misty weather thy tend to wipe a lot more then seems needed . Is this a problem with most of the auto wiper systems ?
Is there any cleaners like alcahol or something that I could use on the senser to get it to work better ?
Is there any cleaners like alcahol or something that I could use on the senser to get it to work better ?
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2001 C320 (purple), 2002 BMW 540i
Originally Posted by Ramp
Why do you leave it on Auto mode anyway?
It doesn't sould like either of you really have a problem.
It doesn't sould like either of you really have a problem.
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Originally Posted by ~CL500~
I'll have to try it because I always keep it off unless it starts to rain. When raining though it works great.
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Originally Posted by b3d_sage
but isnt the automatic feature so that you don't have to even think about it? just like automatic headlights... just leave em on auto and forget it!
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Originally Posted by ~CL500~
Yea, in a way. Mine went on in the car wash once. From that point on I kept it off unless I needed it.
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I don't turn on this feature all the time, but only on rainy days. On thoses days, I always forgot to turn it off when park and then shut down the engine. When I start the engine next morning, wiper wipes once and then stops. Of course windshield is all dried and outside is sunny. Is this happen to you guys too?
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Originally Posted by yukpo
I don't turn on this feature all the time, but only on rainy days. On thoses days, I always forgot to turn it off when park and then shut down the engine. When I start the engine next morning, wiper wipes once and then stops. Of course windshield is all dried and outside is sunny. Is this happen to you guys too?
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Originally Posted by yukpo
I don't turn on this feature all the time, but only on rainy days. On thoses days, I always forgot to turn it off when park and then shut down the engine. When I start the engine next morning, wiper wipes once and then stops. Of course windshield is all dried and outside is sunny. Is this happen to you guys too?
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Originally Posted by pablo
when using my auto mode on the wipers they start to wipe for no reason . Mostly in misty weather thy tend to wipe a lot more then seems needed . Is this a problem with most of the auto wiper systems ?
Is there any cleaners like alcahol or something that I could use on the senser to get it to work better ?
Is there any cleaners like alcahol or something that I could use on the senser to get it to work better ?
2. I don't know if this is by design, but my "AUTO" mode seems related to the condition of the windshield when I turn it on. if clear when I turn it on, the wipers activate more often. If misted, they seem to actvate when I reach about the same degree of misting as when I went to AUTO. If it's too often, I get better results if I turn AUTO off, let the windshield get wet to the point where I would want operation, then turn it back on. I have never seen any documentation about this, but that's my experience.
3. A very mild abrasive made for cleaning fiberglass can work wonders on glass. Bon Ami is one. It won't scratch the glass but will clean it. Be sure to be thorough in cleaning it off, however, because it will wear out your blades if left on. Do not use harsher cleansers made for tile. Also note, this is for the glass, not the sensor - but cleaner glass will give better results with the sensor.
