12-19-2019, 01:17 PM | #1 |
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I recently was moseying along the expressway behind a 18-wheeler truck, which kicked up a rock, that collided with my windshield, cracking it {Pause for obscenities}..
Anyways, I'm about to purchase a new OEM windshield, however, word on the street is I also have to replace the rain/light sensor, which the dealer didn't give a proper explanation to why this is. It's just a sensor, it shouldn't be expendable unless it's deemed defective. The only reason I could see for them wanting to replace the sensor is it attaches to windshield via an adhesive, so I'm assuming they don't want to risk it delaminating from some third-party adhesive. Anyone else here ever had to replace a windshield and reused the same rain/light sensor or am I really require to purchase a new one? I'm paying out-of-pocket so I would like the reduce the overall cost but not if it's going to become an issue in the future. |
12-19-2019, 01:51 PM | #2 |
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Damn that sucks.
https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1254384 That's a pretty detailed thread. The place this guy went to didn't have to replace the sensor. It's in West Chester, which is 2.5hrs from NYC. Not sure if it's worth the drive for you, but it's an option. |
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12-19-2019, 02:00 PM | #3 | |
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The other messed up thing is I want to buy the windshield and have SafeLite replace it, as the OP in that thread did but SafeLite wants to charge an additional $300 to calibration the rain sensor, which they won't budge on. It looks like I can't escape this costing close to a $1,000, what a freaking waste.. As they say; when it rains, it pours.. |
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12-19-2019, 07:32 PM | #5 | |
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Hey, question; did SafeLite reuse the same rain sensor or did they install a new one? I'm hesitant to purchase a brand new sensor, since it working fine, BMW technical manual doesn't specifically require it and I see they sell an aftermarket adhesive pads to re-laminate the current sensor to the new glass. At the same time, I don't want to have deal with any blowbacks, even if it's adds another $200 to the windshield cost, so I'm currently weighing the pros and cons of reusing my old sensor, against the recommendation of the dealer and springing for new one. Also, I want to note, BMW doesn't sell a OEM gel pad adhesive separately, I guess they prefer you purchase a fresh sensor. Decisions, decisions.. |
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12-24-2019, 02:44 PM | #7 |
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My E46 has a rain and light sensor for the lights and wipers. This is - at least - its 2nd windshield. The sensor still appears to be original, but models may vary...
HTH Last edited by M Fifty; 12-24-2019 at 02:45 PM.. Reason: What ever that was... |
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Cracked Windshield https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1627705 |
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12-24-2019, 07:20 PM | #10 |
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Throw a CF roof on it while the glass is out?
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12-24-2019, 07:44 PM | #11 |
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LoL, nah, that's too much of a big commitment now when I'm planning to upgrade to a M2C if its offered with Adaptive Suspension in the final model year or if not, when the G-Series M2 comes out, I'm going to jump on one of those.
By then, our Mexican-made M2 would be produced in a factory that accommodates a carbon fiber roof stock. One would assume... |
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12-25-2019, 12:20 PM | #12 |
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FYI - When I had my windshield replaced on my 18' M2 LCI (twice) through insurance, the sensor was transferred twice.
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