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My windshield was replaced this afternoon and I noticed an air pocket (see picture) near the top of the windshield (in front of the camera or sensor?). Will that air pocket impact any of the features of the car? Do I have to ask the company to fix it? Appreciate your help
That is where the rain and light sensor is mounted. If it is interfering with the sensor im guessing you will have issues with the auto lights and dimming, also if you have rain sensing wiper feature.
I never messed with the windshield or sensor so wasnt sure what it looks like in there. I found an article on how to remove the sensor which shows a lens that stays glued to the windshield. Did the windshield come with that lens already glued on, or did the installer remove your old one and stick it on the new windshield?
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The installer should also have calibrated the camera to work with Lane Keep Assist, etc. While I do think they should fix it, it's more important that the cameras work properly.
That is where the rain and light sensor is mounted. If it is interfering with the sensor im guessing you will have issues with the auto lights and dimming, also if you have rain sensing wiper feature.
Thank you. That makes sense. I don't have lane keep assist. That said, I'm sure it is the rain sensor and light sensor. The company will be coming back on Friday to take a look at it.
Im not 100% sure but I believe the sensor is responsible for turning the headlights on when they are on the Auto setting. I leave my headlight switch on Auto and the headlights and tailights automatically come on when its getting dark or driving thru a tunnel.
Its also the rain sensor if your car has rain sensing wipers. I dont think my car has it, ive never seen the wipers automatically come on. It works by basically light reflecting back t the sensor when there is water on the windshield.
Thanks for your feedback, everyone. The guy showed up, set the windshield wiper to auto, sprayed some water and the wiper came on automagically. It's a good news. I did not check the auto lights. I will do it tomorrow to confirm. Thanks again for your feedback.
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