Rain sensitive wipers

billtomo · Apr 10th, 2014, 21:37

My problem is my wipers work on their will ,sometimes fast then slow ,then not at all till I give them a little nudge .will fitting a new stalk cure the problem or is the problem elsewhere?

Leeds Lad · Apr 10th, 2014, 21:39

The wheel thats controls the intermittant speed also controls the sensitivity of the rain sensor, I only found this out recently and I've had the car nearly six years!

billtomo · Apr 10th, 2014, 21:51

I know that ,but my wipers will change speed when they want even when not moving.

Simon Jones · Apr 10th, 2014, 23:05

Mine sometimes goes a bit mad and I just jiggle the wheel round a notch and then back again. Just seems to be one of those things. If you've had the windscreen changed then they may not have used the special gel that ensures the sensor makes good contact with the glass.

v70stu · Apr 11th, 2014, 08:07

I would echo the above post. If the windscreen has been changed then the sensor may not have been put back properly and needs a special adhesive. It is a common issue with all cars with rain sensing wipers.
Another solution is to pull the cover off the sensor, up ahead of the mirror, and unplug the sensor wire. Put the cover back on and leave it disconnected. The wipers will then operate as a normal variable intermittent system. The adjustment wheel lengthens or shortens the delay between wipes.

blueacid · Apr 11th, 2014, 10:07

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Originally Posted by v70stu

I would echo the above post. If the windscreen has been changed then the sensor may not have been put back properly and needs a special adhesive. It is a common issue with all cars with rain sensing wipers.
Another solution is to pull the cover off the sensor, up ahead of the mirror, and unplug the sensor wire. Put the cover back on and leave it disconnected. The wipers will then operate as a normal variable intermittent system. The adjustment wheel lengthens or shortens the delay between wipes.

That's.. pretty tempting to do actually..!

billtomo · Apr 11th, 2014, 13:44

It's the original screen ,just annoying when it goes off on one like a kid on red bull!!.ill live with it got enough to do like change intercooler . I'm looking forward to that .

Georgey dee · Apr 11th, 2014, 13:59

They're a PITA IMHO.

I never use mine. No need to disconnect anything on my version as a have a on/off button on the stalk.

I thought all of them had this?

In OFF mode they just work as normal wipers

Apr 10th, 2014, 21:37	#1
billtomo Junior Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 18:25 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: liverpool	Rain sensitive wipers My problem is my wipers work on their will ,sometimes fast then slow ,then not at all till I give them a little nudge .will fitting a new stalk cure the problem or is the problem elsewhere?

Apr 11th, 2014, 08:07	#5
v70stu V60 T6 Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2018 17:01 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leicestershire	I would echo the above post. If the windscreen has been changed then the sensor may not have been put back properly and needs a special adhesive. It is a common issue with all cars with rain sensing wipers. Another solution is to pull the cover off the sensor, up ahead of the mirror, and unplug the sensor wire. Put the cover back on and leave it disconnected. The wipers will then operate as a normal variable intermittent system. The adjustment wheel lengthens or shortens the delay between wipes. __________________ 2010 V60 T6 AWD, 612 Passion Red,Polestar Optimised, Jetex stainless steel exhaust, ex-Volvo press fleet launch vehicle.

Apr 11th, 2014, 13:59	#8
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2024 18:36 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	They're a PITA IMHO. I never use mine. No need to disconnect anything on my version as a have a on/off button on the stalk. I thought all of them had this? In OFF mode they just work as normal wipers __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

Apr 10th, 2014, 21:39	#2
Leeds Lad Leeds Lad Last Online: Nov 15th, 2023 19:57 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leeds	The wheel thats controls the intermittant speed also controls the sensitivity of the rain sensor, I only found this out recently and I've had the car nearly six years!

Apr 10th, 2014, 21:51	#3
billtomo Junior Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 18:25 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: liverpool	I know that ,but my wipers will change speed when they want even when not moving.

Apr 10th, 2014, 23:05	#4
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Mine sometimes goes a bit mad and I just jiggle the wheel round a notch and then back again. Just seems to be one of those things. If you've had the windscreen changed then they may not have used the special gel that ensures the sensor makes good contact with the glass.

Apr 11th, 2014, 13:44	#7
billtomo Junior Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2023 18:25 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: liverpool	It's the original screen ,just annoying when it goes off on one like a kid on red bull!!.ill live with it got enough to do like change intercooler . I'm looking forward to that .

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