Rain Sensor & does my car have one – CPR Auto Glass Repair

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Rain Sensor Rain Sensor, does my car have it?

One of the problems during heavy rains is you end up adjusting your wipers to maximize visual range on your windshield. New cars are now equipped with rain sensors. Rain sensor technology is now available for vehicles to make visibility easier for drivers during rainstorms. Basically, a sensor can detect precipitation from the windshield, and mechanically turns on the wipers as the rain begins. Now you may be asking the question, does my car have a rain sensor?

The rain sensor can be found behind the rear view mirror. Some are found on the wipers. The technology uses optical detection or sensing, analog signal processing and a control algorithm during operation or when the rain or snow hits the windshield. When there is an interruption to the infrared system (i.e. rain or snow hitting the windshield), the analog technology senses this action, and depending on the drops or occurrence of rainfall or snowfall, the system will opt for the speed that’s fit to the condition. The sensors are programmable to best suit the driver when rain or snow is detected. He/she can delay the reaction of the wipers. This hands-free system gives extra convenience to the driver during rainstorms or snowfall.

Benefits of Rain Sensor

First of all, the rain sensor will keep you from being distracted from adjusting your wipers every time the downpour gets hard then becomes a drizzle then back to downpour again. Here are the added benefits of having a rain sensor in your car:

  • Since you won’t be distracted, you can devote your focus on the road, that will keep you safer.
  • It improves visibility and line of sight of the road as it ensures you have a clear windshield whether it’s a drizzle or a downpour.
  • Rain sensors are repairable or easily replaceable when the windshield gets damaged.

Drivers used to the rain sensors do not want to drive vehicles without it. It has become a necessity for extra safety especially for long distance driving. Keeping focus on the road during a rainstorm is difficult and dangerous, the sensors conveniently and safely keep your attention on the road, with better visibility.

Check Your Car For The Rain Sensor

You can check if you have a rain sensor system in your car. First, if your wipers automatically turn on when raindrops come in contact with the windshield then you have a sensor. You can also check by looking from the outside – behind the rear view mirror. If you see a strip of lens or film that faces the outside that is adjoining your light sensor.

Rain sensors bring safety and convenience to another level for drivers. Having this in your car may save you, your loved ones and other people from unnecessary and dangerous accidents on the road.

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Does my windshield have a rain sensor?

How to visually see if your windshield is equipped with a rain sensor. One way is to look at your windshield from outside the vehicle around were the rear view mirror is mounted. If you see a round or rectangular gel pad stuck to the inside of the glass than that is the rain sensor pad.

Does my windshield have a lane departure warning system?

There are two ways to find out if you have a lane departure warning system on your windshield. First, when driving and you forget to use your turn signal while changing lanes, you will hear a warning beep. Second way, look at your windshield from outside there will be a triangle shaped window and a camera inside it.

Does my windshield have heads up display?

There is only one way to know if you have HUD (heads up display) on your windshield. When driving does the mile per hour (mph) project onto the windshield right above the steering wheel? If so then your vehicle is equipped with HUD.

Does my vehicle have a city smart breaking system?

If your vehicle is equipped with a city smart breaking system you will have 2 cameras stacked near the rear view mirror.