Non-Genuine Windscreen Replacement
Hi all
My windscreen was replaced by O'Brien following instructions from my insurance company. After few weeks I found out two big issues: glue leaks out from the mirror box. I cleaned 7 times but still leaking. The sensor for the windscreen wipers is located in front of the mirror, glued to the windscreen, that switches the wipers on and off and adjust the speed, but doesn't work like before: it continues wiping even no rain when I turn it to AUTO. It doesn't change speed when manually turn speed up or down. I am not sure whether it is a windscreen from discovery 3 or not. Or its sensor failed to sense amount of rain on windscreen correctly. How much for a sensor? Where can I buy it? Is it easy to replace it?
Thanks guys
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Originally Posted by
David T
David from Fremantle; I had a non genuine screen replaced some 6 years ago, glass has performed well plus taken the obligatory stone, with out any noticeable damage. BUT, two faults issue arose. First to replace the screen the internal decorative trim on each side of the screen need to be removed and close inspection reveals the plastic push clips should have a small rubber washer which sits between the back of the clip and the door pillar, which I did not notice until some months later when it started raining water ended up in the passenger foot well. The window replacement company attended to rectify by replacing the whole window, to which I declined and suggested we replace the clips, job solved. Second, the sensor for the windscreen wipers is located in front of the mirror, glued to the windscreen, to switch the wipers on and off and adjust the speed. The windscreen replacement I found had a faulty sensor, or rather was not attached properly, as an air bubble is very apparent on close inspection. This means the sensor works some of the time but not always. So I am waiting for the stone clip to allow me to replace again. Both issues can be checked by attention to detail.
