Hey everyone.

My '03 MCS had the rain sensor & I loved it. My '06 (w/o the factory rain sensor or convenience package) is now in need of a windshield replacement & I am curious if I install a windshield w/ built in rain sensor, will it work?

Is there still a harness plug in the headliner on non-rain sensor equipped cars?

If so, just plug it in and go?

Do I need a different wiper stalk?

And/or, does the computer need to be told that there is now a rain sensor on the car?

Thanks ahead of time!


ZM

 

Zack,
I don't think the rain sensor is on the windshield but rather part of the rear view mirror assembly. The windshield just has the clear space for the sensor to work. It has been a while since I sold my first MINI with that so I could be wrong.
I am curious as well as I just picked up a MINI without the rain sensing wipers and I would love to do a retrofit if it was possible. I would also try to get the auto dimming and garage door feature as well.

 

Hey Mike.

I at least know the rain sensor is on the windshield. $235 replacement from Safelight w/o the sensor, $315 replacement w/ the sensor.

Here are what some folks are saying about the rest of it:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=93644

I haven't verified w/ the dealer, yet, though.


ZM

 

Very interesting, I would not have guessed that. When I had my first MINI, I just assumed it was a sensor behind the windshield, not part of the glass itself. I do need a new windshield on this MINI but I don't think I am ready to go ahead with the full conversion just yet.