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MICKEY · Mar 17th, 2002, 02:17 PM

I know on the Mini's the int wiper mode is a fixed time delay, which some times is a pain in the ass. its either raining to slow and the wipers judder and squeek or to fast but not fast enough for full wiper mode. If you have the rain sensor fitted and have the wipers on int mode does the rain sensor adjust the speed and delay of the wipe? if not i can't see the point of getting that option.
Thanks

groovy_jr · Mar 17th, 2002, 03:38 PM

You cannot get the rain sensor!

It is part of the visibility pack.

You can't get it because the rain sensor is causing problems. What the problems are I am not sure except it is relating to wiring! It has already been delayed 18 months! You can't even get the diming mirror or heated windscreen either because of this rain sensor problem.

*ARGH*

I want it but doubt I'll get it, month till build day!

BruceK · Mar 17th, 2002, 04:47 PM

In the US, the rain sensor is bundled into the Cold Weather package for $500. (and yes, it is supposed to vary wiper speed according to the amount of rain hitting the windshield at any given time)

Or, alternatively, the rain sensor is sold separately (with the auto dimming interior rear view mirror) for just $140.

Haven't heard about any delays for these features on US bound MINIs.

tsipple · Mar 17th, 2002, 04:51 PM

To my knowledge (and it is limited), there are no Cold Weather Package cars arriving on U.S. shores as of yet. Apparently it's because of this very problem.

Basil · Mar 17th, 2002, 09:36 PM

Might explain why Oz bound cars are sans this option too..........

Skinnyrunt · Mar 18th, 2002, 01:11 AM

The int wiper mode time delay does vary with the speed of the vehicle.

Mar 17th, 2002, 02:17 PM	#1
MICKEY MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hillingdon Local Time: 05:24 AM Posts: 283 Offline	Rain Sen. I know on the Mini's the int wiper mode is a fixed time delay, which some times is a pain in the ass. its either raining to slow and the wipers judder and squeek or to fast but not fast enough for full wiper mode. If you have the rain sensor fitted and have the wipers on int mode does the rain sensor adjust the speed and delay of the wipe? if not i can't see the point of getting that option. Thanks

Mar 17th, 2002, 04:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 10:24 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	In the US, the rain sensor is bundled into the Cold Weather package for $500. (and yes, it is supposed to vary wiper speed according to the amount of rain hitting the windshield at any given time) Or, alternatively, the rain sensor is sold separately (with the auto dimming interior rear view mirror) for just $140. Haven't heard about any delays for these features on US bound MINIs. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

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tsipple MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Chicago Local Time: 11:24 PM Posts: 179 Offline	To my knowledge (and it is limited), there are no Cold Weather Package cars arriving on U.S. shores as of yet. Apparently it's because of this very problem. Timothy Sipples [2002 CVT Sold, 2004 S Rear Ended in Ride Home from Dealer, Back at Dealer ]

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Mar 17th, 2002, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
groovy_jr MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lincolnshire, UK Local Time: 04:24 AM Posts: 527 Offline	You cannot get the rain sensor! It is part of the visibility pack. You can't get it because the rain sensor is causing problems. What the problems are I am not sure except it is relating to wiring! It has already been delayed 18 months! You can't even get the diming mirror or heated windscreen either because of this rain sensor problem. ARGH I want it but doubt I'll get it, month till build day!

Mar 17th, 2002, 09:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 02:24 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Might explain why Oz bound cars are sans this option too..........

Mar 18th, 2002, 01:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Skinnyrunt M2 Bapmaster Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: cheshire/staffs bord Local Time: 05:24 AM Posts: 3,145 Offline	The int wiper mode time delay does vary with the speed of the vehicle.

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