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  1. 20th May 2014, 02:31 PM #1
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    Auto Wipers on randomly

    Just wondering if anyone else has experienced "ghost rain" in a D4, when your wipers go on without any visible percipitation

    My wipers, in auto mode, occasionaly seem to just test the wiping of a perfectly dry windscreen.

    Any ideas where/how this can be reset ?
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  2. 20th May 2014, 02:34 PM #2
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    Yeah mine did this a couple of times when I first got it. But very rare so sorry I can't answer the question on resetting.
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  3. 20th May 2014, 02:41 PM #3
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    Bugs a small bug hit right on the sensor area does it...

    If I know it's not going to rain - mine go in OFF so that I don't drag big guts or abrasive dust across the glass...
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  4. 20th May 2014, 02:42 PM #4
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    Yep mine do the same, I think it could be dust something else setting them off.

    What annoys me is the wipers come on before the water does, when you clean the windscreen

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    Thanks, nice to know its a known bug and not just my D4 !

    Looks like its the off position for my wipers too.
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  6. 20th May 2014, 03:31 PM #6
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    Yeah mine do the same as well just random times its been very odd but i notice when they are on auto nearly every time you start the car they come on for one wipe not sure if any one else has noticed this but i have just resorted to turning them to the off position aswell
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    I get it on both of my cars but more so on the Disco. It's rare though. I have the sensitivity turned to min and it does help to improve it.

    Brett....
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  8. 20th May 2014, 03:59 PM #8
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    Thanks, nice to know its a known bug and not just my D4 !

    Looks like its the off position for my wipers too.
    Actually, I never knew the "bug"... I'm talking about a Bug that had its bum go through its head as it hit the glass where the sensor is

    First wipe sweep on startup has only happened to me when there has been settling of dust onto the glass.
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    My auto wipers do it all the time - bugs, dust, insect wee whatever - the wiping on a dry screen has caused scrape marks on my my windscreen before it got cracked.

    With my new windscreen I do not have auto on and only move it there when there is rain - hopefully this will minimise scratches cause by dry wipes.

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    Just been reading up on this in the operators handbook in preparation for the arrival. As I have read, I cannot reproduce or translate without JLR permission, so I'll give you my understanding (not translation) of the operation and I'll call it knowledgeable theoretical experience.
    For most vehicles the Rain Sensor is fitted on the inside of the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. The sensitivity is adjusted by the collar when you have the lever pushed forward in the first position (rain sensing on) The further clockwise the collar the more sensitive. Dry, sunny and dusty conditions can set it off and it is probably better to leave it off, if this is the norm. Apparently the Dry Wipe? can be turned on or off by your dealer.
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    PS Don't forget to turn auto off if you go through a car wash.
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