Rain Sensor

nkrumins · 04-03-2006, 01:50 PM

Greetings,

Is the rain sensor part of the winshield or built into the rearview mirror?

Rock hit my windshield and I need it replaced. I would like to find out if I should get the windshield with the rain sensor built in.

Thank You

Arkansas3 · 04-03-2006, 02:09 PM

AFAIK, it's part of the rearview mirror.

bpbenda · 04-03-2006, 02:19 PM

Yes, it is against the windshield but part of the rearview mirror. There is nothing built into the front windshield that replacing such should damage if done properly.

cmccart · 04-03-2006, 02:32 PM

i had my windshield replaced on my '01 330 and the sensor was part of th windshield connected by wire to the review mirror.

check with your dealer. unless they changed this on the e90 i am sure it is the same. also, insurance allowed me to get it done at the dealer since it was a non-standard type of replacement.

nkrumins · 04-04-2006, 08:02 AM

So I would need to get the winshield with the sensor built in?

Thank you

Mr. BMW · 04-04-2006, 08:09 AM

Both.
I don't have my car yet so I don't know for sure about the E90 but in my X5 there is something laminated in-between the glass that is part of the sensor. When I was having problems, the dealer replaced both the windshield and the sensor.

Again, this is how my X5 is but maybe BMW changed this in the E90 and now it's not part of the glass anymore but I doubt it.

larryn · 04-04-2006, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by nkrumins

So I would need to get the winshield with the sensor built in?

Thank you

Yes. You would need to windshield with the integrated sensor/rearview mirror mount. Make sure your insurance and glass place knows this. Good luck

nkrumins · 04-04-2006, 08:41 AM

Thank you everyone..all of you are the best!!!

larryn · 04-04-2006, 08:50 AM

You can see the various windshield part numbers/options on this website.

Chuck_IV · 04-04-2006, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by lni

You can see the various windshield part numbers/options on this website.

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nkrumins New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Rain Sensor Greetings, Is the rain sensor part of the winshield or built into the rearview mirror? Rock hit my windshield and I need it replaced. I would like to find out if I should get the windshield with the rain sensor built in. Thank You
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bpbenda Private First Class 16 Rep 170 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Yes, it is against the windshield but part of the rearview mirror. There is nothing built into the front windshield that replacing such should damage if done properly.
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cmccart New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	i had my windshield replaced on my '01 330 and the sensor was part of th windshield connected by wire to the review mirror. check with your dealer. unless they changed this on the e90 i am sure it is the same. also, insurance allowed me to get it done at the dealer since it was a non-standard type of replacement.
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