Rain Sensor after windshield replacement
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Rain Sensor after windshield replacement
Had my windshield replaced and the installer ordered the part from Lexus that goes between sensor and glass. There are no bubble and sensor is perfectly installed; however not working. I've read the owners manual and there is no mention of a reset. Only my intermittent function works. Manual says it will do this if glass is hot or there is bright sun. There's neither of those conditions- I've tried switching ignition on off and all sorts of scenarios and yet intermittent returns. Anyone know what I can do to get the auto wipers back? They have worked flawlessly since new-
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Some after-market windshields will not work with the auto-sensing rain auto wiper system ... something to do with the refraction characteristics in the glass. What type windshield was installed, Pilkington?
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The installer is responsible for making sure that the glass in installed correctly and that the rain sensor works properly. Call them, tell them the sensor wipers don't work, and tell them to come fix it. This is a common problem when installers either don't know what they are doing or using junk parts.
If they don't respond and fix the problem, contact your insurance agent. Don't take no for an answer.
If they don't respond and fix the problem, contact your insurance agent. Don't take no for an answer.
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He replaced the gel thing from Lexus. It still doesn't work. It's a PPG glass. He refunded me the full amount and said he isn't responsible any longer. I feel he is, it was working before. They have a lifetime warranty but now he said since he refunded me the 277.66 for the glass and seal that he's out of it- I'm sitting here with a new glass not cracked but wipers that now only are on or off. Grrr I despise constantly adjusting the speed
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If you got a complete refund for both the labor and the glass, I think the installer has sufficiently paid for the mistake. You now have a new, free windshield.
The idea that its still his problem seems over the top.
See if your insurance will pay the $1,500 to a Lexus dealership for a new windshield. That's more than I pay for a year in insurance premiums.
The idea that its still his problem seems over the top.
See if your insurance will pay the $1,500 to a Lexus dealership for a new windshield. That's more than I pay for a year in insurance premiums.
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Actually, I think him giving you a complete refund is pretty honorable, I don't know what you want beyond that. You got a brand new windshield for free.
FWIW, I have an aftermarket windshield, Pilkington, and the rain sensor works great. No issues and I didn't have to buy anything extra.
FWIW, I have an aftermarket windshield, Pilkington, and the rain sensor works great. No issues and I didn't have to buy anything extra.
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The install wasn't to your satisfaction, he gave you a complete refund for his labor and gave you a free windshield.
Sounds pretty reasonable to me. Do you think this guy owes you punitive damages beyond that?
***** happens and he stepped up and made it right.
So talk to your insurance company and get another installer.
BTW, if you sued this guy after he gave you all your money back, a judge would laugh you out of court.
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Had my windshield replaced and the installer ordered the part from Lexus that goes between sensor and glass. There are no bubble and sensor is perfectly installed; however not working. I've read the owners manual and there is no mention of a reset. Only my intermittent function works. Manual says it will do this if glass is hot or there is bright sun. There's neither of those conditions- I've tried switching ignition on off and all sorts of scenarios and yet intermittent returns. Anyone know what I can do to get the auto wipers back? They have worked flawlessly since new-
dont know if you got the problem fixed already...?
check the colour of the Top Shade on the glass
a Lexus has the Bronze Tint
land Cruisers have a Blue/Green Tint
(those Two vehicles use the same size glass)
if the Tint is not Bronze, your Rain Sensor Component might not work function correctly
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She’s in the right.
I thought you said he gave you a full refund? So how can you say you "paid him money to break something" on your car.
The install wasn't to your satisfaction, he gave you a complete refund for his labor and gave you a free windshield.
Sounds pretty reasonable to me. Do you think this guy owes you punitive damages beyond that?
***** happens and he stepped up and made it right.
So talk to your insurance company and get another installer.
BTW, if you sued this guy after he gave you all your money back, a judge would laugh you out of court.
The install wasn't to your satisfaction, he gave you a complete refund for his labor and gave you a free windshield.
Sounds pretty reasonable to me. Do you think this guy owes you punitive damages beyond that?
***** happens and he stepped up and made it right.
So talk to your insurance company and get another installer.
BTW, if you sued this guy after he gave you all your money back, a judge would laugh you out of court.
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