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      05-07-2012, 11:53 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by Micleg View Post
It probably works best with small drops of water, like drizzle. When it is pouring down the small area that senses the amount of rain is too uneven covered with water.
I'm in the West Highlands of Scotland, so we have every kind of rain imaginable, and continuously variable as I drive. Auto sensing is a very good product, there is one kind of drizzle that is worse than anything else, that needs the sensitivity turned up a bit.

Heavy rain is no issue, in my experience, with several different cars with auto sensing wipers. Wipers just go into continous mode (automatically) and go to high speed, when the rain really tips down. So a switch on and forget function, 95% of the time.

The comments on a clean screen, this is the key to best performance. I use a high concentration of washer fluid all year, and also give extra attention to the sensor area when cleaning the car.

HighlandPete
What he said. I make sure the sensor on my E90 is clean and film free on each wash. Windowlene is my friend
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