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Robert Moreau · May 22nd, 2003, 09:36 AM

I have the rain sensing wipers on my new MCS. If I have the switch in the on position for my auto rain sensing wipers and shut the car off they do not come back on when I restart the car. I have to turn the switch back to the off position and back up to the auto rain sensing position for them to reactivate. Is this normal or does my MINI have a problem. Any advise or comments would be greatly appreciated.

grumpy07470 · May 22nd, 2003, 09:41 AM

March 03 build. Mine are the same way. In an earlier thread, this was said to be the norm.!

Robert Moreau · May 22nd, 2003, 09:47 AM

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Originally posted by grumpy07470
March 03 build. Mine are the same way. In an earlier thread, this was said to be the norm.!

Mine was built in April. Thanks. Glad to hear that it is normal even if it doesn't make sense to me.
Thanks for the information.

Robert Moreau · May 22nd, 2003, 09:54 AM

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Originally posted by obehave
It's a safety feature. If there's ice on the windshield they could come on and cause damage.
Seems a good idea to me.

I didn't engage my brain before putting mouth in gear. I have summer motoring on the brain and didn't give a thought to ice and cold weather. I understand the feature is indeed a safety device. Thanks very much.

Robert Moreau · May 22nd, 2003, 10:05 AM

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Originally posted by obehave
I only know it because I read it here.
Font o' knowledge this place is.

I do love the site. Are you going to the MINI Italian Job movie event at Checkered Flag next Thursday. If so I will see you there.
Look forward to meeting you in person.
J

Darren Metcalfe · May 22nd, 2003, 06:06 PM

Mine is the same, in rainy old blighty I find this to be a very useful option!!

sjbartnik · May 22nd, 2003, 07:40 PM

It's normal, though it's not explained well in the owner's manual.

Bugged · May 22nd, 2003, 10:07 PM

It is normal, it is a safety thing.

It is to make sure that the wipers don't engage if there is an obstruction on the windshield (i.e. activating as you drive through a car wash) and possibly damage the wipers.

And let me say I have NEVER had my wiper blades freeze to my windshield in any vehicle I've owned....

stryder · May 22nd, 2003, 10:41 PM

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Originally posted by Bugged
It is normal, it is a safety thing.

It is to make sure that the wipers don't engage if there is an obstruction on the windshield (i.e. activating as you drive through a car wash) and possibly damage the wipers.

And let me say I have NEVER had my wiper blades freeze to my windshield in any vehicle I've owned....

Unfortunately you've probably only lived in nice climates. In the 7 years I've been driving around all parts of NY and cleveland, its happened lots and lots of times. Ice and snow just seem to find me, and I've never had the luxury of parking in a garage. Not that I've used auto wipers, but this makes perfect sense for anything northish, even if you park in a garage, you could go to the store and have your windshield freeze.

May 22nd, 2003, 09:36 AM	#1
Robert Moreau MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Local Time: 12:30 PM Posts: 106 Offline	Rain Sensing Wiper Question I have the rain sensing wipers on my new MCS. If I have the switch in the on position for my auto rain sensing wipers and shut the car off they do not come back on when I restart the car. I have to turn the switch back to the off position and back up to the auto rain sensing position for them to reactivate. Is this normal or does my MINI have a problem. Any advise or comments would be greatly appreciated. 2003 MINI Cooper S, Dark Silver w/White Roof, Sport Package, Auto Climate Control, 17S-Lites, Rain Sensing Wiper, MFSW, Grey Space Cloth Interor.

May 22nd, 2003, 09:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Robert Moreau MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Local Time: 12:30 PM Posts: 106 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by grumpy07470 March 03 build. Mine are the same way. In an earlier thread, this was said to be the norm.! Mine was built in April. Thanks. Glad to hear that it is normal even if it doesn't make sense to me. Thanks for the information. 2003 MINI Cooper S, Dark Silver w/White Roof, Sport Package, Auto Climate Control, 17S-Lites, Rain Sensing Wiper, MFSW, Grey Space Cloth Interor.

May 22nd, 2003, 09:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Robert Moreau MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Local Time: 12:30 PM Posts: 106 Offline	You are most correct Quote: Originally posted by obehave It's a safety feature. If there's ice on the windshield they could come on and cause damage. Seems a good idea to me. I didn't engage my brain before putting mouth in gear. I have summer motoring on the brain and didn't give a thought to ice and cold weather. I understand the feature is indeed a safety device. Thanks very much. 2003 MINI Cooper S, Dark Silver w/White Roof, Sport Package, Auto Climate Control, 17S-Lites, Rain Sensing Wiper, MFSW, Grey Space Cloth Interor.

May 22nd, 2003, 10:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Robert Moreau MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Local Time: 12:30 PM Posts: 106 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by obehave I only know it because I read it here. Font o' knowledge this place is. I do love the site. Are you going to the MINI Italian Job movie event at Checkered Flag next Thursday. If so I will see you there. Look forward to meeting you in person. J 2003 MINI Cooper S, Dark Silver w/White Roof, Sport Package, Auto Climate Control, 17S-Lites, Rain Sensing Wiper, MFSW, Grey Space Cloth Interor.

May 22nd, 2003, 06:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Darren Metcalfe 100% BMW Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Leeds, West Yorks Local Time: 05:30 PM Posts: 27 Offline	Mine is the same, in rainy old blighty I find this to be a very useful option!! Dazza Indi Blue Cooper, White Roof, Chili Pack, Bonnet Stripes with John Cooper signatures, White 5 Spokes,Chrome Side Vents + Clear Lens, Air con, ASC+T, CD Auto Changer, Auto Dim RVM + rain sensor.

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May 22nd, 2003, 09:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
grumpy07470 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 11:30 AM Posts: 187 Offline	March 03 build. Mine are the same way. In an earlier thread, this was said to be the norm.!

May 22nd, 2003, 07:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
sjbartnik MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Local Time: 12:30 PM Posts: 629 Offline	It's normal, though it's not explained well in the owner's manual. Sean Bartnik 2003 MINI Cooper S

May 22nd, 2003, 10:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bugged Just along for the ride Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Centreville VA Local Time: 12:30 PM Posts: 709 Offline	It is normal, it is a safety thing. It is to make sure that the wipers don't engage if there is an obstruction on the windshield (i.e. activating as you drive through a car wash) and possibly damage the wipers. And let me say I have NEVER had my wiper blades freeze to my windshield in any vehicle I've owned....

May 22nd, 2003, 10:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 11:30 AM Posts: 3,358 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Bugged It is normal, it is a safety thing. It is to make sure that the wipers don't engage if there is an obstruction on the windshield (i.e. activating as you drive through a car wash) and possibly damage the wipers. And let me say I have NEVER had my wiper blades freeze to my windshield in any vehicle I've owned.... Unfortunately you've probably only lived in nice climates. In the 7 years I've been driving around all parts of NY and cleveland, its happened lots and lots of times. Ice and snow just seem to find me, and I've never had the luxury of parking in a garage. Not that I've used auto wipers, but this makes perfect sense for anything northish, even if you park in a garage, you could go to the store and have your windshield freeze. Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

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