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Old Jul 4, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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Anyone done this before? I checked and I would have to add the auto wiper stalk. What does the plug for the rain sensor look like in the upper roof console? I have a black plug not used and a small 2 wire blue plug. Where do I check to see if the module is present?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 12:59 PM
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Oh wow.....bump
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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I am pretty sure that the sensor module is built into the rear view mirror base assembly, which means you will need that module. I don't think it has anything to do with the wiper blade/arm itself, just the logic to the motor that controls the motor.
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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Where would the module be located to see if I have it. I will have to pull my mirror and see if the sensor is there or if plugs.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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Where would the module be located to see if I have it. I will have to pull my mirror and see if the sensor is there or if plugs.
I think it is glued to the window inside the mirror base.
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Old Jul 5, 2013 | 08:39 PM
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Ok the sensor but where would the actual module be located in the car?
 
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 04:17 PM
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Sorry, I have no idea where the actual module is. Maybe others that are more knowledgeable will chime in here.
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 04:40 PM
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It's in the ECU box, under the bonnet, right part, behind the bulkhead, a small black plastic box.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 11:25 PM
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Ima look tomorrow hopefully that is there and it's just a matter of adding the sensor to the mirror
And changing the stalk out.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 02:18 AM
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Some pictures may help.
You must have the right windscreen also, with a black screen and a one inch diameter hole, to glue the sensor (if you have the simple glass, you can make the black part from some glass tint foil). You can use some transparent silicone sealant for the sensor.
I have all these factory fitted but still auto wipers don't work.

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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 06:37 AM
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Cool. We will see lol. I get bored and hunt projects
 
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Old Jul 7, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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Evidently it's not fitted because I don't have a module or even the plug coming from the wiring harness. So guess I'm not gonna have them lol.
 
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