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    Rain Sensor just stopped working

    Hi all

    First post so forgive me if I should be asking this question elsewhere.
    I have Passat Estate 2009 TDI. Just had it serviced 2 weeks ago at 70k by VW. Battery was replaced and all other normal services performed.
    I was driving yesterday in the rain and realized that the rain sensor is now not working. This is the first rain I've driven in since the service so I'm wondering if the battery replacement has caused this issue???
    I checked the fuse and it's fine. Nothing on windscreen and the sensor looks fine from what I can see.

    Can anyone help with suggestions??

    Thanks in advance.
    Mike


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    Are the wipers in the Auto position
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      Yep. I've had the car for three years and have never had a problem with the rain sensors. It's only just happened since being in for a service and battery replacement. Obviously I will take it back to VW Service but thought I would check to see if there is anything that I'm missing.
      Cheers


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        Sorted. It was the silicon pad.

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          Was it sorted "under warranty". Or did they charge for the parts / labour?
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            I took the rear view mirror off and pulled out the sensor. It had lost some of its stickiness and wasn't adhering to the windscreen properly. I gave it a wipe with some vinegar and let it dry (this gave its tackiness back). I then reapplied it to the windscreen and it's now working again.

            I will have to replace the silicon pad at some stage but glad this little fix helped. It was very easy to fix in the end.

            I didn't want to have VW fix it if I could do it myself as I doubt it would be under warranty and I reckon they would charge me for parts and labour when I could just do it myself.


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              Well done! This thread might assist others if faced with the same situation!
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              • #8
                Rain Sensor just stopped working

                Originally posted by ope126 View Post
                Well done! This thread might assist others if faced with the same situation!
                Cheers mate. I will still have to replace it at some stage as I I'm sure it will stop working again so when I do i will take pics and post them. I struggled to find any photos to help.


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