MINI2

komulainen · May 7th, 2002, 05:58 PM

Considering getting the rain sensing wipers on my spec-S. Wondering how those work, whether the sensor is in the windshield or on the wipers. Does this mean replacing the windshield and/or wipers will be wicked expensive?

j

chiph · May 7th, 2002, 09:54 PM

Last I heard the rain-sensing wipers feature is delayed availability (maybe someone has fresher news on this?).

The system works by a sensor through the windshield. You can read a little more at the Bosch USA site (it's about 2/3 down the page).

From demos I've seen of similar systems, it's pretty impressive. Any moisture in the sensor area causes a wiper sweep. No more fiddling with the intermittent wiper time to get it just right for the amount of mist outside!

Chip H.

May 7th, 2002, 05:58 PM	#1
komulainen MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Richmond, Virginia Local Time: 01:24 PM Posts: 102 Offline	Rain Sensing Wipers Considering getting the rain sensing wipers on my spec-S. Wondering how those work, whether the sensor is in the windshield or on the wipers. Does this mean replacing the windshield and/or wipers will be wicked expensive? j 2003 Indi Blue S with White Roof White Bonnet Stripes Premium/Sport(with 16"s)/Cold Park Assist 6 MONTHS OF WAITING IS OVER!!!

May 7th, 2002, 09:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 09:24 AM Posts: 1,574 Offline	Last I heard the rain-sensing wipers feature is delayed availability (maybe someone has fresher news on this?). The system works by a sensor through the windshield. You can read a little more at the Bosch USA site (it's about 2/3 down the page). From demos I've seen of similar systems, it's pretty impressive. Any moisture in the sensor area causes a wiper sweep. No more fiddling with the intermittent wiper time to get it just right for the amount of mist outside! Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Auto sensing wipers broke?	howardpm	Faults & Fixes	5	Nov 22nd, 2004 08:41 PM
Rain Sensing Wipers...	jmegown	Faults & Fixes	4	Oct 15th, 2003 04:49 PM
Rain Sensing Wipers	Robert Moreau	General Discussion	3	Jun 17th, 2003 03:41 AM
Rain Sensing Wiper Question	Robert Moreau	Interior & Ice	8	May 22nd, 2003 10:41 PM
Rain Sensing Wipers???	komulainen	Maintenance & MINI Care	3	Jul 2nd, 2002 09:42 AM

MINI2

Fuel for your MINI obsession

Questions and advice on keeping your MINI in top shape, from engine oil to body wax

Today
Sponsors	Sponsored Links Registered members do not see Google Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts. Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum

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