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tem · Dec 20th, 2007, 14:53

I think the rain sensor wipe is excellent.

There is no fear of it starting up with a frozen screen.

By default, it is off when the ignition is activated, one has to arm it with the button on the stalk.
I drive all the time with the sensitivity, one click away, from the minumum delay.

tem.

GSMGuy · Dec 20th, 2007, 15:10

Strange, mine work fine, although I don't have a seperate button - I find I very rarely have to adjust the sensitivity, and they vary just fine fron long delay to short and then onto speeds 1 & 2 - Only thing I miss is the automatic intermittent mode when the car is staionary, say at the lights.

Mike

oilburner · Dec 20th, 2007, 15:46

Looks like I might need to try some new wiper blades. Unless the XC90 system is better perhaps?

Viper_7 · Dec 20th, 2007, 15:53

My rain sensitive wipers work fine too. Once the sensitivity is set that's it.

Only time they get annoying is if say when passing a truck the spray sets them off in a frenzy, but that only happens occasionally.

Also need to ensure the area behind the central mirror where the beam is, is clear from grease etc

I don't see the point in them really though, the variable intermittant is more than adequate.

Patrick lince · Dec 20th, 2007, 17:34

It works fantastically well on my MY2008 XC90. I rarely use the wipers on any other setting than 'auto' and find it works well in all sorts of weather.

I drove oveR the M62 from Grimsby to Manchester two weeks ago and the weather varied from sunshine and showers to sleet and snow over the moors and I never had to move the wiper stalk once.

It scores top marks with me!

ianneal · Dec 20th, 2007, 21:07

thanks to all who replied the widscreen wiper works once then goes off after pushing the stalk down once so must be rain sensitive thanks again for all the help and a merry christmas and a happy new year to you all

RoyMacDonald · Dec 25th, 2007, 22:14

I like my rain sensor wipers. You do need to set them every time you use the car though but I don't mind that as it gives perfect sensitivity every time.

Roy

oilburner · Dec 26th, 2007, 11:36

Got some new wipers and mine now work much better. A bit pricey though...

GSMGuy · Dec 27th, 2007, 20:30

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Originally Posted by oilburner

Got some new wipers and mine now work much better. A bit pricey though...

I dread to think..... Last time I replaced a set on one of my prev cars - an 03 Galaxy, I made the mistake of asking Fraud to do it at service time.... £80 for the wipers and £20 labour to fit them! I had murder and they eventually refitted my old wipers FOC and deducted £100 from the bill - I got genuine Bosch Aeros from Costco for about £19 for the pair!

Mike

oilburner · Dec 28th, 2007, 19:49

I think they were about £25. Not too bad I suppose considering the very similar ones for the Zafira for £42 from a Vauxhall dealer!!

Dec 20th, 2007, 15:46	#13
oilburner Volvo är stor! Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 21:38 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bromsgrove	Looks like I might need to try some new wiper blades. Unless the XC90 system is better perhaps? __________________ Pete Richardson 2019 V90 T4 (me) & 2017 Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (other half) Gone but not forgotten: 2016 V60 CC AWD, 2015 V70 D4, 2005 S80 D5 and 2001 V70 2.4

Dec 20th, 2007, 15:53	#14
Viper_7 Premier Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2013 17:33 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: York	My rain sensitive wipers work fine too. Once the sensitivity is set that's it. Only time they get annoying is if say when passing a truck the spray sets them off in a frenzy, but that only happens occasionally. Also need to ensure the area behind the central mirror where the beam is, is clear from grease etc I don't see the point in them really though, the variable intermittant is more than adequate. __________________ S60 D5 SE 2004 Titanium Grey Winter Pack Mods: Volvo Tax disc holder - increases power output by 5% Child Seat Rear and side Volvo fitted blinds. Tree Sap from May - July. Removed at least 46 cup holders for weight reduction.

Dec 20th, 2007, 17:34	#15
Patrick lince Member Last Online: Sep 30th, 2015 19:09 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grimsby View Photos By: Patrick lince	It works fantastically well on my MY2008 XC90. I rarely use the wipers on any other setting than 'auto' and find it works well in all sorts of weather. I drove oveR the M62 from Grimsby to Manchester two weeks ago and the weather varied from sunshine and showers to sleet and snow over the moors and I never had to move the wiper stalk once. It scores top marks with me! __________________ 2010 V70 2.0D SE, Seashell metallic, Family Pack, Winter Pack, Leather, Bluetooth, RSE.

Dec 20th, 2007, 21:07	#16
ianneal ian Last Online: Apr 28th, 2008 21:37 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: hull	thanks thanks to all who replied the widscreen wiper works once then goes off after pushing the stalk down once so must be rain sensitive thanks again for all the help and a merry christmas and a happy new year to you all

Dec 25th, 2007, 22:14	#17
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	I like my rain sensor wipers. You do need to set them every time you use the car though but I don't mind that as it gives perfect sensitivity every time. Roy __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic

Dec 20th, 2007, 14:53	#11
tem Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2021 11:52 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottish Highlands	I think the rain sensor wipe is excellent. There is no fear of it starting up with a frozen screen. By default, it is off when the ignition is activated, one has to arm it with the button on the stalk. I drive all the time with the sensitivity, one click away, from the minumum delay. tem.

Dec 20th, 2007, 15:10	#12
GSMGuy Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 17:43 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St Helens Merseyside View Photos By: GSMGuy	Strange, mine work fine, although I don't have a seperate button - I find I very rarely have to adjust the sensitivity, and they vary just fine fron long delay to short and then onto speeds 1 & 2 - Only thing I miss is the automatic intermittent mode when the car is staionary, say at the lights. Mike

Dec 26th, 2007, 11:36	#18
oilburner Volvo är stor! Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 21:38 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bromsgrove	Got some new wipers and mine now work much better. A bit pricey though... __________________ Pete Richardson 2019 V90 T4 (me) & 2017 Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (other half) Gone but not forgotten: 2016 V60 CC AWD, 2015 V70 D4, 2005 S80 D5 and 2001 V70 2.4

Dec 28th, 2007, 19:49	#20
oilburner Volvo är stor! Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 21:38 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bromsgrove	I think they were about £25. Not too bad I suppose considering the very similar ones for the Zafira for £42 from a Vauxhall dealer!! __________________ Pete Richardson 2019 V90 T4 (me) & 2017 Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (other half) Gone but not forgotten: 2016 V60 CC AWD, 2015 V70 D4, 2005 S80 D5 and 2001 V70 2.4

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