Locations of auto wiper and lights sensors
12-25-2019, 11:07 AM
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2010 E350 Luxury Sedan, Engine 272 (V6)
Locations of auto wiper and lights sensors
Where are the sensors for the auto wipers and auto lights located in 2010 E350? My auto lights come on when I start the car in the garage as it is dark. However, lately they never go off when I drive out into the sunlight.
There is some type of sensor (I think) in the middle of the dash right behind the windshield.
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There is some type of sensor (I think) in the middle of the dash right behind the windshield.
Thanks,
12-25-2019, 11:24 AM
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I believe the rain and light sensor are a combined unit which sit on the windshield.
I always thought that little dome on the top of the dash was for controlling the COMAND screen day/night.
I always thought that little dome on the top of the dash was for controlling the COMAND screen day/night.
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12-25-2019, 02:18 PM
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On my C320, the little dome on the dashtop is the ambient light sensor, while the rain sensor is centered directly behind the windshield up top, in the black zone.
I imagine the W212 is the same. Easy enough to test by placing a bottle cap over the dome to see if the headlights glow in the daylight. (Set lighting and wipers to automatic.) Then throw some water on the windshield...
I tried searching the W212 owner's manual, but no joy.
I imagine the W212 is the same. Easy enough to test by placing a bottle cap over the dome to see if the headlights glow in the daylight. (Set lighting and wipers to automatic.) Then throw some water on the windshield...
I tried searching the W212 owner's manual, but no joy.
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