richyrich Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 (edited) I know this has been raised before. I don't think mine has worked since I had the windscreen replaced. Has anybody found success in fixing it? When I fiddle about with the inside cover it seems to work now and again which suggests to me that maybe the sensor isn't plugged in correctly, but how do you get that cover off completely without breaking it? It drives me mad when driving around in light drizzle rich Edited August 9, 2017 by richyrich Posted in wrong section - sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 When was the windscreen replaced? My first call would've been to go back to the company that fitted it and ask them to sort it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyrich Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Hi Ekona, it was replaced ages ago. I don't use the car very often (6 yrs old and only 21052 miles on the clock) so never bothered with it. If I can just get the plastic cover off without damaging it I'm sure I can fix it, it works when I'm fiddling around trying to get the cover off. rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Ah that's a shame then. I haven't seen the cover you mention, but can you not wedge it off with a plastic trim removal tool? Worse case you break it, I bet they're not that expensive to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyrich Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Ok - I got the cover off, just pull the header trim out a bit, - got the sensor out - clips on the side. opened it up to look at electronics (just unclips) , and found no solder around 2 of the pins from the socket (maybe soldered on the other side methinks but it don't work anyway) so I soldered 2 that looked as though they should be soldered and guess what ----- still don't work!!! I need a working one to try - I'm betting it's an arm and a leg to buy one. it may even be a broken/dodgy wire in the loom. any ideas where to get one anyway apart from Nissan? rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Put it back together, crack the windscreen, have it replaced for £75, then get them to repair the sensor as clearly they must've broken it that time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyrich Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Got a new one on order for 20 pounds. Let you know how I get on. I personally think that as my car sits in the sunshine all the while (I know I know) that the electronics get cooked and deteriate after a while. rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Do all '70's have rain sensors or was this part of one of the updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyrich Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Not sure - you can see it in the windscreen from outside though - just above the rear view mirror rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyrich Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Does anybody have any information about calibration of the rain sensor? I've replaced the sensor but not sure if it works ok. Came across something that said calibration needed after disconnection!!! rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyrich Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 No replies from anyone - I give up on this now. Gonna sell the car - get one with working intermittent wipers! rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyrich Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 At last I've managed to find the problem and tested it in light drizzle and light rain. The sensor needs to be stuck up against the glass. I bought a lens from eBay that has a sticky type of substance on it, fitted that to the sensor and now it works - even the sensitivity control works. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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