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Originally Posted by xe460' post='273111' date='Apr 23 2006, 04:27 PM
The speed dial does not seem to affect at all in either manual or auto mode. In auto mode, the wipers do change speed sometimes but very unexpectedly
. In manual mode, the speed seems to be constant regardless speed dial setting. I like the traditional wiper click (of the e46) much better.
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Is there such a thing as speed dial?
I have only a interval dial. What it does it changes the sweep interval, i.e. how often it sweeps and not how fast. And it only works with the wiper stalk set at 1 click above the normal position, which is the intermittent position.
I have only a interval dial. What it does it changes the sweep interval, i.e. how often it sweeps and not how fast. And it only works with the wiper stalk set at 1 click above the normal position, which is the intermittent position.
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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='273008' date='Apr 23 2006, 10:40 AM
In my previous E39 and now in my E60 it seems like the rain sensor isnt senstive enough on timing and speed, even with the sensitivety all the way up. Does anyone else have this problem? I havent mentioned it to the dealer because both cars are the same, and im thinking its just the way it is.
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Originally Posted by SRV' post='273169' date='Apr 23 2006, 06:19 PM
I am thinking about bying a 530i with a steptronic. Are you happy with yours? Is it fast enough for you? I have been reading a lot about the E60 and it appears the "experts" say they are slow. This wasn't my experiance when I frove it. I understand that BMW is comming out with a 535 this fall and possibly discontinuing the 530. Should I wait?
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The rain sensor feature on my E46 worked perfectly, whereas the sensor on my E60 seems to be less "accurate." By that I mean sometimes is wipes when there is nothing on the windshield, and other times it doesn't wipe when the rain is pouring. I never had these experiences with the E46. Maybe BMW switched suppliers for current models? If so, they should consider switching back!!
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Originally Posted by xe460' post='273111' date='Apr 23 2006, 10:27 PM
The speed dial does not seem to affect at all in either manual or auto mode. In auto mode, the wipers do change speed sometimes but very unexpectedly
. In manual mode, the speed seems to be constant regardless speed dial setting. I like the traditional wiper click (of the e46) much better.
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However, on my car - it does make a definite difference to the sensitivity of the rain sensor.
I find I adjust it as the rain changes - much as I adjusted the variable intermittent function on my e46.
I think there is a software issue here as well - in that it operates better with the recent software.
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I also find that the different settings seem to have little effect, but in any given setting it is erratic, mostly not sensitive enough but then occasionally it goes oversensitive and wipes hysterically, sometimes even when the glass is completely dry.
I know you can get the dealer to alter the sensitivity, but it's the erratic bahaviour that bothers me more.
I know you can get the dealer to alter the sensitivity, but it's the erratic bahaviour that bothers me more.
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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='273008' date='Apr 23 2006, 06:40 PM
In my previous E39 and now in my E60 it seems like the rain sensor isnt senstive enough on timing and speed, even with the sensitivety all the way up. Does anyone else have this problem? I havent mentioned it to the dealer because both cars are the same, and im thinking its just the way it is.
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Until now I have almost zero problems with the car, so I really hesitate about upgrading software to potentially fix such minor issue. Some people encountered problems after upgrading the software. So I will just live with this for now.
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