rain sensor
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: NL
rain sensor
I drive a Lexus IS220d (diesel) in the Netherlands, and I have a small problem, hope one of you can help me out....
I have the IS220d Business, this car comes without the standard Lexus rain sensor (why, oh why!!!). I want to install a rain sensor, because I think it's is a must have on a Lexus.
Can anyone tell me if the official Lexus rain sensor can be installed by the dealer, or do I have to search for an aftermarket sensor?
thanks....
I have the IS220d Business, this car comes without the standard Lexus rain sensor (why, oh why!!!). I want to install a rain sensor, because I think it's is a must have on a Lexus.
Can anyone tell me if the official Lexus rain sensor can be installed by the dealer, or do I have to search for an aftermarket sensor?
thanks....
I drive a Lexus IS220d (diesel) in the Netherlands, and I have a small problem, hope one of you can help me out....
I have the IS220d Business, this car comes without the standard Lexus rain sensor (why, oh why!!!). I want to install a rain sensor, because I think it's is a must have on a Lexus.
Can anyone tell me if the official Lexus rain sensor can be installed by the dealer, or do I have to search for an aftermarket sensor?
thanks....
I have the IS220d Business, this car comes without the standard Lexus rain sensor (why, oh why!!!). I want to install a rain sensor, because I think it's is a must have on a Lexus.
Can anyone tell me if the official Lexus rain sensor can be installed by the dealer, or do I have to search for an aftermarket sensor?
thanks....
Lexus Champion
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 11,204
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From: The Woodlands, TX
do they have a product called RainX over there? I prefer it over the wipers...but you have to be going fast enough for the wind to clear the windshield (40+ mph)
off topic....what kind of mileage does the 220D get?
off topic....what kind of mileage does the 220D get?
Unfortunately, there is no easy way to add rain sensing wipers to the car due to the mechanics of installing the sensor and wiring it to the wipers. It is possible, but will most likely cost significantly.
Most cost effective method: Rain X, and your own hand switching the wipers on...
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: San Diego, CA
i agree. it doesnt rain much here, and when it does, a lot of the times it's just a light mist and it takes a while before they go on (high sensitivity). but during regular/heavy rains, it works great.
I've got a bottle of rain x sitting in my garage. I think its about time I try applying some... hehe, but yeah mostly my annoyance is with misting and driving through wet streets behind cars etc... normal rain cycles it works great.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: FL
My car must have been built on a good day, because my rain sensing wipers work great in S. Florida. Whether it's a mist or a downpour, I never have to 'correct' them. There's a sensitivity setting on the stalk...you guys might need to adjust that to your preference. They're not mind reading wipers...they get a certain amount of water on the contact surface, and wipe the windshield.
Driver
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Ontario
The rain sensors work great when its raining hard and you have it wiping at full speed, but when its misty and spitting out, it always takes a bit too long to come on. I sometimes wonder "What if it takes too long and then its too late...bang!".
Also, when I use the windsheild washer with the rain sensors on, the wipers would keep wiping until every little drop of water is gone....it keeps going and going...to the point that it smudges the whole window up...which defeats the purpose of using the windshield washer. So because of that, I turn my sensors off.
Also, when I use the windsheild washer with the rain sensors on, the wipers would keep wiping until every little drop of water is gone....it keeps going and going...to the point that it smudges the whole window up...which defeats the purpose of using the windshield washer. So because of that, I turn my sensors off.
