Rain sensitive wipers

[danh0ward]

I had my windshield replaced on my 02 LS and now the rain sence feature doesnt work. They installed the correct one (with the sensor module) and I even checked the fuse in the pass. kick. any ideas are appreciated in advence.
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[kielu84]

Not sure about your problem. But I fucking love your car dude. I used to have an 05 Saturn Ion Red Line with a SC 2.0L. I raced an LS that had a V8 and it kept up quite well it did fall back though. I dont know if it cut out or if they let off the gas but I heard they have a 130 mph cut off.

[danh0ward]

hey, thanks man. I think the wife said it cut off at 125. but we plan on getting the programer to turn that BS off. I got every little problem fixed on this car and the new windshield was one of them. now a new one. go figure. laaaate

[kielu84]

I seen some guy who has a ga like mine and he converted his lights to projector beams with some kind of kit and it also had angel eyes. I'd like to do that to my GA. I always thought the Lincon LS was fords attempt at poor european style. But yours looks more like a BWM with them new lights.

[Joe_theboob]

You should have that company replace their windshield, it is defective. No bs, I had no less than 5 windshields in mine - from the local dealer no less - they were working through a contractor and even the Ford engineer stoped by to verify the issue. It seems the rain sensor is glued on the windshield at the factory, if it's not in exactly the correct position, the sensing wipers won't work. This all started w/ a crack in my orig windshield. It was like 2 months and 5 windshields later my rain sensors finally were working again - good thing for warranties.

[danh0ward]

Joe, Thanks for the reply. My sensor isnt glued on the windshiels, only the brackets are. Is yours the same? do you know of anyway to test these things? thanks again. Dan

[Quik_LS]

Originally Posted by kielu84

I heard they have a 130 mph cut off.

All 03+ LSes are electronically limited to 133mph
All pre-03 LSes without sport option were also limited to 133mph since they were sold with H-rated tires OE.

The SCT CXal2 can remove the speed limiter - make sure your tires are rated for 150mph - as a bone stock LS V* hits 147-ish, lowered and modded 153-ish

[Joe_theboob]

Dan - you're correct, it is just the bracket, but the bracket positions the sensor, and if the bracket is a little off then so is the sensor.

As far as testing goes - The sensor can be tested by it's voltage output but I don't know what the output should be - you may be able to review a service manual @ a local library. My sensor tested fine, but due to its position it was not "seeing" the rain and not signaling the wipers to wipe.

You can test that simply by squirting a hose onto the windshield.

If your problem started right after the new windshield was put in I would practically guarantee that's the issue. BTW, Safelite was the mfg of the new windshields.

[danh0ward]

Thanks Joe, I think we’re close to a solution here. I spoke with the glass company and they said that the windshield is an aftermarket and they can order a factory replacement. However they want me to first see if there’s some way to reset it. He called a tech guy that works with them all the time and he said that it may need to be reset for the new windshield. I did pull the fuse. The battery hasn't been disconnected in awhile. I'm hesitant to try since I believe it will do no good and my wife becomes irritated with me because I did it so many times to her when I did all the mods. But I will if anyone on here believes it will help. And of corse any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated in advance.

[danh0ward]

Today I took the car to work and went to clean the sensor and windshield and noticed that there are two small square clear pads that sandwich between the glass on the sensor and the windshield. the one was pulled out slightly so I worked it back in and went to do the same on the other one an discoverd that it was not in there!!! I assume that it stuck to the old windshield and they never saw it since it is perfectly clear. so thats where I'm at now. laaaate

[Joe_theboob]

Well I think there's still reason for that windshield company to replace / repair their error - the car is not the way it was before they touched it - it's their responsibility to fix it.

[danh0ward]

They said that they can get just the gel packs and there tech guy said it will make all the difference. so now I wait for those to come in. if that doesnt fix it, then I will demand a new windshield. Laaaate

[danh0ward]

PROBLEM SOLVED!!!!!

The glass company ended up getting me a brand new sensor and it did the trick. I know I said this a few times but thanks a million to every one on this site. this problem would never have been solved or at least this swiftly if not for automotiveforums.com. this thread alone saved me 125 bucks and thats just another one for the list.
now I just need to know how to convert my automatic to the optional "tiptronic" automatic. I am used to a stick and cant stand it doing it for me and when ever it wants. you guys know your stuff, find me a cheep solution like always. laaaaate

[shorod]

I'm not sure you really want the Select Shift Transmission. My '04 V8 has it, and I almost never use it because there is so much delay in shifting. It must take 1.5 seconds or so to actually shift from the time I tap it.

-Rod

[danh0ward]

that would suck, thanks, now I dont have to worry about it.