Rain Sensor
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Rain Sensor
Hi guys, I have searched and could not resolve my rain sensor wipers not working issue. The wipers work in any modes except the AUTO mode, so I clean the sensor and put new tape on the windshield but it still won't wipe. I am afraid I may need a new rain sensor and I just would like some advice before I spend $200 for it.
Is there any relay I need to be aware of regarding the AUTO mode? Am I indeed need a new rain sensor?
By the way the car is 01' LS430 UL. Thanks in advance for any reply.
Is there any relay I need to be aware of regarding the AUTO mode? Am I indeed need a new rain sensor?
By the way the car is 01' LS430 UL. Thanks in advance for any reply.
#2
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Did you replace your windshield recently, you might have not gotten the OEM windshield, which in that case your screwed... otherwise you should be able to get a new rain sensor (lot cheaper than a new windshield...
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I HATE those automatic wipers. I'd trade sensors with you if I could. I like to decide for myself how often I want the wipers to actuate. Plus, I live close to the coast where there's a lot of sand on the roads which winds up at the wiper/windshield interface. When you turn the wipers on without first cleaning that sand/dirt from the wiper will result in a scarred up windshield after a while.
FWIW some aftermarket windshields do maintain the sensor -- Pinkerton (or whatever) for example, does.
FWIW some aftermarket windshields do maintain the sensor -- Pinkerton (or whatever) for example, does.
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Thank you guys for all the great infos, the car is 70k miles and I think the sensor is original as well.
I bought the tape(gel pack) first to try if it were a fix. No such luck!! So I bought the sensor and replaced it, right away it worked. Nothing a $200 won't fix I guess...
I bought the tape(gel pack) first to try if it were a fix. No such luck!! So I bought the sensor and replaced it, right away it worked. Nothing a $200 won't fix I guess...
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i just bought a 2005 es 330 and have the same problem--wipers dont work when set in automatic mode. is it likely the sensor? could it be something as simple as a fuse? windshield etc all original in very good condition.
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