Windshield crack
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From: MD
My Ride: e60
Model Year: 2005
Can Safelite repair these cracks ? is any programming of any sort is required (ex rain sensor) if replaced ?
I am on the fence to replace or just patch if the cost is less than $500. Appreciate your inputs.
I am on the fence to replace or just patch if the cost is less than $500. Appreciate your inputs.
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From: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
My Ride: 2004 545i+BT+AUX+Coding
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
Nothing to program, usually rain sensor just gets attached to new windshield, mine was done so by Apple Autoglass, dealer says you need a new sensor....now a year later all is still good.....
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From: Atlantic Beach, Fl
My Ride: e60 530i e21 320i
Model Year: 2005 1981
Engine: M54 M10
That just looks like a replacement to me and not repair.... Ck with your insurance carrier, at least in Fl windshields have no deductible under collision coverage.... If the rubber trim piece across the top of the glass is marginal, have a replacement in hand for the windshield installer.
Last edited by jtbgonesailing; May 5, 2015 at 05:42 AM.
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From: Boston
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Anything larger than a dollar bill is not repairable.. which yours looks pretty serious. Just have to make sure the rain sensor is completely on the glass with no bubbles.. you're good to go.
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From: New Jersey
My Ride: 545i
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
I had mine replaced last January by Safelite. I had no issues. The rain sensor came on the new windshield and as mentioned was plug and play. Some say you may need to get your rain sensor recalibrated. I didn't and have not had an issue.
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From: MD
My Ride: e60
Model Year: 2005
Thanks to all for your inputs, i will be getting this job at safelite when progressive gets back to me. Just an fyi - Safelite quoted $548.00 for the replacement.
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From: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
My Ride: 2004 545i+BT+AUX+Coding
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
I went for the aftermarket but was disappointed with the lesser tinting. Next time would pay the extra$$.


