Auto Wipers

Rocinante · Dec 18th, 2020, 14:44

On my 2011 V60 Drive, my auto sensing wipers seem to have become less sensitive than they used to be. Previously, I would probably have the sensitivity 'dial' down a click or two, and that would be sufficient to keep the windscreen clear, but lately the windscreen gets a little wetter than I would like before it decides to wipe the screen and the sensitivity 'dial' is turned up to the top.

Any suggestions on getting this to improve ?
Is may just be just an age thing, or perhaps the sensor needs a little clean, but I don't particularly want to be dismantling the sensor array, and mucking something up.

Bonefishblues · Dec 18th, 2020, 17:34

Have you got a sensitivity dial or is it an interval setting on intermittent wipe?

Zebster · Dec 18th, 2020, 19:03

I'm pretty sure that's just for the intermittent wipe setting.

I believe there's a service action to clean the sensor area, so I guess it must get dirty.

Rocinante · Dec 19th, 2020, 00:52

The dial does both. If you've got your stalk in the off position, and the auto button on, the dial changes the sensitivity of the auto. Try it next time it rains.

If you have the stalk up a notch, in intermittent, the dial adjusts the frequency, of intermittent.

Anyway, if it needs cleaned, does anyone know how ?

Rocinante · Dec 19th, 2020, 01:03

See attached relevant page from the manual detailing the function of the dial for both sensitivity /frequency for intermittent or auto

Buckshot61 · Dec 19th, 2020, 17:22

The sensivity of the wipers suck. Even if it´s on max sensivity it´s not enough.

Rocinante · Dec 19th, 2020, 19:51

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Originally Posted by Buckshot61

The sensivity of the wipers suck. Even if it´s on max sensivity it´s not enough.

I've been quite happy with the sensitivity until this winter. Perhaps you have the same problem as me ?

May just need a clean, if someone can tell me how.

MacV50 · Dec 20th, 2020, 16:20

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Originally Posted by Buckshot61

The sensivity of the wipers suck. Even if it´s on max sensivity it´s not enough.

Something wrong there. I rarely have mine any more than 2 clicks from bottom setting

Easington · Dec 21st, 2020, 12:09

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Originally Posted by Rocinante

I've been quite happy with the sensitivity until this winter. Perhaps you have the same problem as me ?

May just need a clean, if someone can tell me how.

A main dealer is supposed to do this as part of the service, not sure if yours has been there lately?

Rocinante · Dec 21st, 2020, 12:50

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Originally Posted by Easington

A main dealer is supposed to do this as part of the service, not sure if yours has been there lately?

No, it hasn't seen a main dealer in a few years now. The consensus therefore seems to be drifting towards giving it a clean.

Again, if anyone can assist in how I would go about this, without breaking it, or requiring a dealer to reset/re-calibrate something I've disconnected in the process, it would be appreciated.

Dec 18th, 2020, 14:44	#1
Rocinante Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 12:26 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mystery Location	Auto Wipers On my 2011 V60 Drive, my auto sensing wipers seem to have become less sensitive than they used to be. Previously, I would probably have the sensitivity 'dial' down a click or two, and that would be sufficient to keep the windscreen clear, but lately the windscreen gets a little wetter than I would like before it decides to wipe the screen and the sensitivity 'dial' is turned up to the top. Any suggestions on getting this to improve ? Is may just be just an age thing, or perhaps the sensor needs a little clean, but I don't particularly want to be dismantling the sensor array, and mucking something up.

Dec 18th, 2020, 19:03	#3
Zebster Upstanding Member Last Online: Sep 12th, 2023 11:29 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ludlow	I'm pretty sure that's just for the intermittent wipe setting. I believe there's a service action to clean the sensor area, so I guess it must get dirty. __________________ GONE: 2015 V60 D4 181 (VEA) R-Design Lux Nav manual in black

Dec 18th, 2020, 17:34	#2
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:46 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	Have you got a sensitivity dial or is it an interval setting on intermittent wipe?

Dec 19th, 2020, 00:52	#4
Rocinante Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 12:26 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mystery Location	The dial does both. If you've got your stalk in the off position, and the auto button on, the dial changes the sensitivity of the auto. Try it next time it rains. If you have the stalk up a notch, in intermittent, the dial adjusts the frequency, of intermittent. Anyway, if it needs cleaned, does anyone know how ?

Dec 19th, 2020, 17:22	#6
Buckshot61 Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Vetlanda	The sensivity of the wipers suck. Even if it´s on max sensivity it´s not enough.

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