Cracked windscreen
01-26-2006, 12:55 AM
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Hi all
So this morning I'm on the motorway and a lorry throws up a nice big rock, cracking my windscreen :thumbsdown:
I need to get this replaced - my concern is that I have the rain-sensor which appears to be attached to the windscreen. Do I need to take the car to BMW to replace the screen without damaging the unit?
Or, (and I hope this is the case), is the rain-sensor not physically attached to the windscreen, and it's a simple case of replacing the glass?
Hope someone can help!
cheers
Shi
So this morning I'm on the motorway and a lorry throws up a nice big rock, cracking my windscreen :thumbsdown:
I need to get this replaced - my concern is that I have the rain-sensor which appears to be attached to the windscreen. Do I need to take the car to BMW to replace the screen without damaging the unit?
Or, (and I hope this is the case), is the rain-sensor not physically attached to the windscreen, and it's a simple case of replacing the glass?
Hope someone can help!
cheers
Shi
01-26-2006, 01:18 AM
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I had mine replaced by Autoglass recently, through insurance. The Autoglass fitter told me that the windscreen is only available from BMW, basically he picked it up from the dealer then fitted it at my workplace. All of the sensors etc. are already attached to the glass, the mirror & sensor moulding just bolted on to the windscreen..
01-26-2006, 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by BMWJIMT' post='229812' date='Jan 26 2006, 06:18 AM
I had mine replaced by Autoglass recently, through insurance. The Autoglass fitter told me that the windscreen is only available from BMW, basically he picked it up from the dealer then fitted it at my workplace. All of the sensors etc. are already attached to the glass, the mirror & sensor moulding just bolted on to the windscreen..
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01-26-2006, 02:47 AM
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I've done it at Autoglass work-shop for 50 pounds through my insurance and it does not effect no-claim dicount. Everything wos done qickly and neatly.
01-26-2006, 02:50 AM
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My Ride: 525, Dec 2003, Silver Grey, Black Dakota Leather, Bluetooth, Satnav, 18'' Runflats, Sunroof, Folding mirrors, Automatic
I had mine replaced by Autoglass recently, through insurance. The Autoglass fitter told me that the windscreen is only available from BMW, basically he picked it up from the dealer then fitted it at my workplace. All of the sensors etc. are already attached to the glass, the mirror & sensor moulding just bolted on to the windscreen..
Shi
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The usual ?50 no-claims-bonus-unaffected policy ( luckily, as I understand that the glass was ?600+ !! )
01-26-2006, 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by BMWJIMT' post='229812' date='Jan 26 2006, 06:18 AM
I had mine replaced by Autoglass recently, through insurance. The Autoglass fitter told me that the windscreen is only available from BMW, basically he picked it up from the dealer then fitted it at my workplace. All of the sensors etc. are already attached to the glass, the mirror & sensor moulding just bolted on to the windscreen..
Shi
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That's great, thanks guys.
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01-26-2006, 07:54 AM
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Windshields are a structural part of the car's body. (we've all heard the grousing about creaks and groans on factory glass). I would strongly urge you to have the dealer do the replacement so that it is warrantied. I learned this the hard way over the years, especially, when a 3rd party replaced my E39 windshield with faulty sealant and the leak ruined my electronics control box under the dash board. They made good on it, but I would not have had this problem through the dealer.
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Just a thought and caution,
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01-26-2006, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='229930' date='Jan 26 2006, 06:54 PM
Windshields are a structural part of the car's body. (we've all heard the grousing about creaks and groans on factory glass). I would strongly urge you to have the dealer do the replacement so that it is warrantied. I learned this the hard way over the years, especially, when a 3rd party replaced my E39 windshield with faulty sealant and the leak ruined my electronics control box under the dash board. They made good on it, but I would not have had this problem through the dealer.
Just a thought and caution,
Ray Hull
Just a thought and caution,
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