windshield replaced now automatic windshield setting dosnt work
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My Ride: e60 545i, build date july '04, saphire metallic black, auburn interior, sports package.
I had my windshield replaced due to a large crack found to be secondary to a stone chip. The windshield was replaced by our local Autoglass Center as our BMW dealer has this type of work done by outside venders and uses Autoglass Centers to do this. My automatic windshield system worked great before the windshield was replaced but does not work now. The regular manual settings seem to work fine. The little light will go on after the button is pressed, as if it is activated, but there is no initial single sweep or any response to the rain on the windshield thereafter. The autoglass center knew it had auto dimming and auto windshield function and advised they had the proper windshield for the car before we brought it in for replacment. Has anyone else has this happen before and what did you do about it. I will call the autoglass center tomarrow and see what they advise. Thanks for any advice.
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I figure most will figure it out, but I am refering to automatic windshield wiper setting.
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You should bring it back and ask them to check and see whether the photo eye for the rain sensor is lined up properly with the cutout in the adhesive backing, and whether the sensor box is properly plugged back in.
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That makes sense. I wonder if they can do this without removing the windshield. Thanks for the reply.
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Originally Posted by darkshark' post='327717' date='Aug 27 2006, 11:14 PM
That makes sense. I wonder if they can do this without removing the windshield. Thanks for the reply.
See bottom of page 4 and page 5 of this:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=Attach...st&id=22896
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Blah, Thanks again for the info. This diagram will help out and is very educational.
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Originally Posted by Blah' post='327668' date='Aug 28 2006, 01:18 AM
You should bring it back and ask them to check and see whether the photo eye for the rain sensor is lined up properly with the cutout in the adhesive backing, and whether the sensor box is properly plugged back in.
I would have thought this has been sorted out over the last 10 years, but perhaps they did fit the wrong glass?
However, the fact that you aren't getting a single wipe when you press the sensor button makes me think that an electrical fault is more likely.
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Originally Posted by darkshark' post='327652' date='Aug 27 2006, 07:29 PM
I had my windshield replaced due to a large crack found to be secondary to a stone chip. The windshield was replaced by our local Autoglass Center as our BMW dealer has this type of work done by outside venders and uses Autoglass Centers to do this. My automatic windshield system worked great before the windshield was replaced but does not work now. The regular manual settings seem to work fine. The little light will go on after the button is pressed, as if it is activated, but there is no initial single sweep or any response to the rain on the windshield thereafter. The autoglass center knew it had auto dimming and auto windshield function and advised they had the proper windshield for the car before we brought it in for replacment. Has anyone else has this happen before and what did you do about it. I will call the autoglass center tomarrow and see what they advise. Thanks for any advice.
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