Front Windshield Replaced
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Front Windshield Replaced
My front windshield was badly cracked by a flying rock while driving behind a road construction truck on a highway the other day.
The broken windshield was replaced today by Safelite; my local M-Bz dealer does not do windshield replacement work. The repair was done at home and they used an OEM M-Bz windshield, which I insisted upon. The repair service appeared to be efficient and professional.
The broken windshield was replaced today by Safelite; my local M-Bz dealer does not do windshield replacement work. The repair was done at home and they used an OEM M-Bz windshield, which I insisted upon. The repair service appeared to be efficient and professional.
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I'm worried about (when the time comes) getting geico to pony up for a proper replacement considering the rain and light sensors are integrated into the windshield..
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The sensors (all) for both rain and day or night illumination of the HVAC/radio and lights (if on auto) are located glued to the windshield "top" on the glass looking forward by the mirror.
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I deleted/edited the reference to the A/C load sensor near the windshield. In my trance like state I put a feature that exists in another of our cars into the 211 in my head. Its NOT in the 211. Sorry.
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Windshield replacement is very critical man! The cracks spread like crazy 
if not treated early. I had a crack on my chevrolet windshield, which apparently spread to obstruct driver's view. Got it replaced asap.
if not treated early. I had a crack on my chevrolet windshield, which apparently spread to obstruct driver's view. Got it replaced asap.
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I had the windshield in my BMW replaced by safelite without issues. The BMW had a rain sensor integrated into rear view mirror and glued to the windshield. They replaced a clear double sticky pad between the sensor and the glass. Make sure your installer know they need to something like that. I have heard of cases where they use clear silicone, which works for a while then fails. Be sure to have them test the sensor before they leave. Good luck!
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Had mine replaced by OBRIEN Glass with an OEM window.
The rain-sensor and light sensors aren't attached to the window as it can be removed.
However when they install the new window, make sure they don't get any air-bubbles infront of the sensor or it will not function correctly.
The rain-sensor and light sensors aren't attached to the window as it can be removed.
However when they install the new window, make sure they don't get any air-bubbles infront of the sensor or it will not function correctly.
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No Problem! The sensor isn't part of the windshield! The sensor is mounted to a plate which is connected to the overhead control module and a cable from the rain sensor is connected to the OCU! When the windshield is gone the rain sensor stays!
If you got a different windshield (IR, green, blue, etc.) someone with SDS and knowledge has to adjust the sensor manually to function properly!
If you got a different windshield (IR, green, blue, etc.) someone with SDS and knowledge has to adjust the sensor manually to function properly!
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No Problem! The sensor isn't part of the windshield! The sensor is mounted to a plate which is connected to the overhead control module and a cable from the rain sensor is connected to the OCU! When the windshield is gone the rain sensor stays!
If you got a different windshield (IR, green, blue, etc.) someone with SDS and knowledge has to adjust the sensor manually to function properly!
If you got a different windshield (IR, green, blue, etc.) someone with SDS and knowledge has to adjust the sensor manually to function properly!
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Regular glass doesn't allow uv light to pass! Rain sensors use IR LEDs to determine water and the amount if water/rain on the glass!
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FWIW, as the OP of this thread I thought I should add the following:
I don't remember the exact price for the dealer-supplied M-Bz OEM windshield (covered by my comp insurance), but I did note that it was the same price that Safelite quoted me for one of their stock windshields. My windshield was described as having blue tint glass.
I don't remember the exact price for the dealer-supplied M-Bz OEM windshield (covered by my comp insurance), but I did note that it was the same price that Safelite quoted me for one of their stock windshields. My windshield was described as having blue tint glass.
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FWIW, as the OP of this thread I thought I should add the following:
I don't remember the exact price for the dealer-supplied M-Bz OEM windshield (covered by my comp insurance), but I did note that it was the same price that Safelite quoted me for one of their stock windshields. My windshield was described as having blue tint glass.
I don't remember the exact price for the dealer-supplied M-Bz OEM windshield (covered by my comp insurance), but I did note that it was the same price that Safelite quoted me for one of their stock windshields. My windshield was described as having blue tint glass.
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So, let's suppose OEM is 720, which is twice what you paid. Knowing what you know now, and suppose insurance won't cover anything. You said you would get the OEM glass next time, can you share why? Thanks, again!
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Safelite ****ed my appointment up. I had a shattered windshield (I covered it once here before, a guy threw a brick out of a pickup truck into my windshield on the freeway driving) and ever day I had to drive with this window it got worse. This isn't the way I like get treated as a paying customer. The window they put in wasn't the blue one and refused to change it out for the right one once it was in. The black rubber seal on the bottom part of the window they used dissolves itself which isn't cool either.
Last but not least I'm just someone who likes OEM parts over 3rd part parts. My insurance covers windshields if they are over $500 which is new in my policy since this year. So why not using it?
Overall, I'm just not happy with the service and the windshield either. My reasons are partly subjective/objective of course.
Last but not least I'm just someone who likes OEM parts over 3rd part parts. My insurance covers windshields if they are over $500 which is new in my policy since this year. So why not using it?
Overall, I'm just not happy with the service and the windshield either. My reasons are partly subjective/objective of course.
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Safelite ****ed my appointment up. I had a shattered windshield (I covered it once here before, a guy threw a brick out of a pickup truck into my windshield on the freeway driving) and ever day I had to drive with this window it got worse. This isn't the way I like get treated as a paying customer. The window they put in wasn't the blue one and refused to change it out for the right one once it was in. The black rubber seal on the bottom part of the window they used dissolves itself which isn't cool either.
Last but not least I'm just someone who likes OEM parts over 3rd part parts. My insurance covers windshields if they are over $500 which is new in my policy since this year. So why not using it?
Overall, I'm just not happy with the service and the windshield either. My reasons are partly subjective/objective of course.
Last but not least I'm just someone who likes OEM parts over 3rd part parts. My insurance covers windshields if they are over $500 which is new in my policy since this year. So why not using it?
Overall, I'm just not happy with the service and the windshield either. My reasons are partly subjective/objective of course.
