MBWorld.org Forums

E-Class (W212) 2010 - 2016: E 350, E 550
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

e350 Rain Sensor Wipers not working properly

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old May 6, 2016 | 08:03 PM
Share
  #1  
sghokie's Avatar
sghokie
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 152
Likes: 3
From: Northern VA
2010 e350
e350 Rain Sensor Wipers not working properly
If I put my wipers on either of the intermittent settings they seem to work okay for about 10 seconds when it is raining then the wipers start going into ludicrous mode.

I really hate my wipers when it rains because I end up just pressing the single use button all the time. How can I get the rain sensor to work properly?
Reply
0
Old May 6, 2016 | 08:55 PM
Share
  #2  
The G Man's Avatar
The G Man
MBWorld Fanatic!
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 1,583
Likes: 292
2019 E300
Have your windshield been replace before? Did you try cleaning your windshield area where the sensor is located.
Reply
0
Old May 6, 2016 | 09:10 PM
Share
  #3  
sghokie's Avatar
sghokie
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 152
Likes: 3
From: Northern VA
2010 e350
Its the original windshield I think. Window is clean. This has been happening for over a year now.
Reply
0
Old May 6, 2016 | 09:44 PM
Share
  #4  
thefisch's Avatar
thefisch
MBWorld Fanatic!
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,107
Likes: 394
From: West Central Florida
2011 E550 P2 4M Sedan
Happens to me from time to time. Usually turning off and then back on gets it back to non-ludicrous speed.
Reply
0
Old May 6, 2016 | 10:24 PM
Share
  #5  
sghokie's Avatar
sghokie
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 152
Likes: 3
From: Northern VA
2010 e350
If I turn it off and back on it works again for 10 seconds again then goes to ludicrous speed.
Reply
0
Old May 6, 2016 | 10:41 PM
Share
  #6  
jumpman726's Avatar
jumpman726
Senior Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 308
Likes: 76
2024 E350
Originally Posted by sghokie
If I turn it off and back on it works again for 10 seconds again then goes to ludicrous speed.
Sounds like there might be a problem with the camera/sensor and it thinks that it's pouring heavy rain which is causing the wipers to go in "ludicrous speed."
Reply
0
Old May 7, 2016 | 12:04 AM
Share
  #7  
user 58362638's Avatar
user 58362638
Banned
 
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 55
Likes: 6



I just couldn't resist!
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old May 7, 2016 | 09:07 AM
Share
  #8  
sghokie's Avatar
sghokie
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 152
Likes: 3
From: Northern VA
2010 e350
LOL.
Is the camera fixable?
Or do I just have to wait until my Tesla Model 3 is ready?
Reply
0
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 7, 2016 | 09:33 AM
Share
  #9  
RA72825's Avatar
RA72825
Banned
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,957
Likes: 1,640
Originally Posted by thefisch
Happens to me from time to time. Usually turning off and then back on gets it back to non-ludicrous speed.
Yep, turn off then on. Every MB I have owned has had this issue. I have concluded that the system has always been problematic and never addressed properly by MB over the years.
Reply
0
Old May 7, 2016 | 09:48 AM
Share
  #10  
sghokie's Avatar
sghokie
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 152
Likes: 3
From: Northern VA
2010 e350
I had an 03 c320 and the rain sensor worked okay.
Reply
0
Old May 7, 2016 | 10:16 AM
Share
  #11  
sghokie's Avatar
sghokie
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 152
Likes: 3
From: Northern VA
2010 e350
I just took off the sensor and cleaned the 4 lenses and the windshield inside and tested.

Same result.
Reply
0
Old May 7, 2016 | 05:49 PM
Share
  #12  
konigstiger's Avatar
konigstiger
Out Of Control!!
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 15,901
Likes: 4,630
From: North Scottsdale, AZ
'71 Pinto
Have someone pull /clear fault codes with MB SDS. Need VIN to supply rain/light sensor part # if replacement needed, removal: http://workshop-manuals.com/mercedes...ons/page_1845/
Reply
1
Old May 7, 2016 | 07:55 PM
Share
  #13  
sghokie's Avatar
sghokie
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 152
Likes: 3
From: Northern VA
2010 e350
Its pretty easy to remove. I just took it off today.

I suspect it is bad.
Reply
0
Old May 8, 2016 | 09:42 AM
Share
  #14  
aquinob's Avatar
aquinob
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 431
Likes: 44
From: Portsmouth, VA
2010 E350, Sold 1998 C230
I have the same issue. Will try the shut on and off and see if it makes a difference. But I see this as just another bit of MB over engineering, a much simpler system that would let you set a time delay for each wipe would be bulletproof. Coming from a '98 C that used vacuum for everything and of course didn't work all that well after years, its nothing new either.
Reply
0
Old May 8, 2016 | 01:46 PM
Share
  #15  
konigstiger's Avatar
konigstiger
Out Of Control!!
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 15,901
Likes: 4,630
From: North Scottsdale, AZ
'71 Pinto
Another member posted this reset, consider this before replacement.
Attached Thumbnails e350 Rain Sensor Wipers not working properly-capture.jpg  
Reply
0
Old May 8, 2016 | 02:57 PM
Share
  #16  
sghokie's Avatar
sghokie
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 152
Likes: 3
From: Northern VA
2010 e350
Thanks, I will try that.
Reply
0
Old May 23, 2016 | 12:37 PM
Share
  #17  
sghokie's Avatar
sghokie
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 152
Likes: 3
From: Northern VA
2010 e350
I tried the reset procedure during a rain event last week, and ironically the wipers worked fine all the way home. Unfortunately this morning they decided to not work again.

So I guess it needs to have a new rain sensor.
Reply
0
Back to Subforum
E-Class (W212)
View Next Unread
New E400

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes, average.
Show Printable Version
Email this Page

Advanced Search

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:40 PM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE