Rain sensing wipers are annoying!!!
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From: GA
'06 Lexus GS300 RWD, '07 Camry SE V6 auto, '91 190E 2.6 auto
Originally Posted by nov0798
unplug the sensor, and they will not come on by themselves
That only aplies to pre-'05 W203's. In '05 W203's the rain sensor and light sensor are built into one unit with a single plug.
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Originally Posted by nicedeboy
I read it stupid face, I was responding to the other comments. You can pull that pole stuck up your butt out.
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Skipping yes, that's what I was going for (sqeaking was the wrong term, sorry). It was late, I was tired...nuff said. I haven't noticed a difference in wiping interval with/without using Rain-X. Good luck with finding a fix :-)
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From: Singapore
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Originally Posted by Jim Banville
With the feature turned off, the first click on the wiper stalk will give you 1 wipe every 5 seconds.
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2011 C300
Originally Posted by racee
I would recommend that if you are experiencing problems with when your wipers swipe, you should contact your dealer. My wipers used to swipe when the pollen from trees hit the window... bright blue sky... I took it to the dealership and they had to replace the whole sensor. It works fine now and when I don't want them on at all, I just turn them off and they do not swipe.
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2005 Volvo S40 T5 AWD, 2004.5 C230 Sport Sedan, 2005 E320 CDI, 2008 C300 4-Matic Luxury
Originally Posted by ffejalink
Skipping yes, that's what I was going for (sqeaking was the wrong term, sorry). It was late, I was tired...nuff said. I haven't noticed a difference in wiping interval with/without using Rain-X. Good luck with finding a fix :-)
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Originally Posted by FrankW
yup, i usually just tap the lever myself in light rain.
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Originally Posted by Jim Banville
I find that solution ridiculous. Why should the driver have MORE work to do in the rain when you're paying extra for "upgraded" wipers?
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Originally Posted by FrankW
it's standard
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Originally Posted by FrankW
yup, i usually just tap the lever myself in light rain.
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My rain sensors come as standard.
It is really annoying for me.
During slight rain, just a teeny bit of acceleration can cause the wipers to swing like mad.
Another problem is because my wipers squeak very loudly. If my wipers aren't noisy, probably I won't be annoyed.
I don't have RainX, I am not sure if the squeaking is caused by the Mequiar's car shampoo (I don't use that shampoo on the windscreen but they may have overflowed over it during washing).
It is really annoying for me.
During slight rain, just a teeny bit of acceleration can cause the wipers to swing like mad.
Another problem is because my wipers squeak very loudly. If my wipers aren't noisy, probably I won't be annoyed.
I don't have RainX, I am not sure if the squeaking is caused by the Mequiar's car shampoo (I don't use that shampoo on the windscreen but they may have overflowed over it during washing).
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'02 C240
I know this is an old thread... I found it using search.
My 02 C240's auto-sensing was working fine, almost too fine.
I replaced the windshield with another OEM one due to a crack, and the new windshield came with a sensor. Of course in sunny CA it just started to rain a few weeks ago, and I am noticing the same thing: in a slight drizzle while the other one would have functioned perfectly, this one just keeps going and going, no different than the ON (low) mode. It sometimes works fine, but mostly works constantly.
I was hoping that I would find out here how to change the sensitivity (like turning a screw or something on the unit), but I guess I am stock with a bad sensor.
Any ideas from anyone??
My 02 C240's auto-sensing was working fine, almost too fine.
I replaced the windshield with another OEM one due to a crack, and the new windshield came with a sensor. Of course in sunny CA it just started to rain a few weeks ago, and I am noticing the same thing: in a slight drizzle while the other one would have functioned perfectly, this one just keeps going and going, no different than the ON (low) mode. It sometimes works fine, but mostly works constantly.
I was hoping that I would find out here how to change the sensitivity (like turning a screw or something on the unit), but I guess I am stock with a bad sensor.
Any ideas from anyone??
