Overview, rain sensor (additional work when replacing the windshield/sensor replacement)
- 1-Series: E8x
- 3-Series: E9x
- 5-Series: E6x
- 6-Series: E6x
- X1: E84
- Z4:
E89
Sensor type/
Sensor shapeWith windshield
replacement
replacement sensor
requiredWhen replacing the sensor/
Programming/coding necessaryWhen replacing
the sensor/
Initialization requiredConnecting the diagnostic system
requiredCondensation sensor
square 30 x 20 mmYes No No No - 5-Series: E6x
- 6-Series: E6x
- 7-Series:
E6x
Sensor type/
Sensor
shapeWith
windshield
replacement
replacement
sensor
requiredWhen replacing
the sensor
Programming/coding
necessaryWhen replacing
substitute visuals
Programming/coding
necessaryWhen
replacing
the sensor/
substitute
visuals
Initialization
requiredConnecting the diagnostic system required all types square
60 x 40 mmNo Yes - Yes Yes RLS
approximately
ø 50 mmNo
(new substitute visuals required, refer to Electronic Parts
Catalog)- No Yes Yes - X5: E70
- X6:
E7x
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement
replacement sensor requiredWhen replacing the sensor
Programming/coding necessaryWhen replacing substitute visuals Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor/substitute visuals Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system
requiredRLPSS (Rain, light and precipitation solar sensor)
(Designation is located on the back of the sensor)
approximately ø 50 mmYes Yes - Yes Yes RLS (vehicle with no HUD )
(Designation is located on the back of the sensor)
approximately ø 50 mmNo
(new substitute visuals required, refer to Electronic Parts
Catalog)- No Yes Yes RLSS (vehicle with HUD )
(Designation is located on the back of the sensor)
approximately ø 50 mmYes Yes - Yes Yes - 1-Series: E8x
- 3-Series: E9x
- X1: E84
- X3: E83
- Z4:
E89
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement
replacement sensor requiredWhen replacing the sensor
Programming/coding necessaryWhen replacing the sensor Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system
requiredall types square
60 x 40 mmNo Yes Yes Yes - 5-Series: F1x
- 5 Series Gran Turismo: F07
- 6-Series: F06, F1x
- 7-Series: F0x
- X3: F25
- X4:
F26
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement
replacement sensor requiredWhen replacing the sensor
Programming/coding necessaryWhen replacing substitute visuals
Programming/coding necessaryWhen replacing the sensor/substitute visuals Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system
requiredall types
approximately ø 35 mmNo No - Yes Yes all types
approximately ø 50 mmYes Yes - Yes Yes Only for F25:
RLS
approximately ø 50 mmNo
(new substitute visuals required,
refer to Electronic Parts
Catalog)- No Yes Yes - X5: F15, F85
- X6:
F16, F86
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement
replacement sensor requiredWhen replacing the sensor
Programming/coding necessaryWhen replacing the sensor Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system
requiredall types
approximately ø 35 mmNo No No No - 1-Series: F2x
- 2-Series: F2x
- 3-Series: F3x, F8x
- 3 Series Gran Turismo: F34
- 4-Series:
F3x, F8x
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement
replacement sensor requiredWhen replacing the sensor
Programming/coding necessaryWhen replacing the sensor Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system
requiredall up to 03/2014 except operating fluid (01)
(Designation is located on the back of the sensor)
approximately ø 35 mmNo No Yes Yes Operating fluid (01)
(Designation is located on the back of the sensor)
approximately ø 35 mmNo No No No All as from 03/2014
approximately ø 35 mmNo No No No - 2-Series: F4x
| Sensor type/Sensor shape | With windshield replacement replacement sensor required |
When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary |
When replacing the sensor Initialization required | Connecting the diagnostic system required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| all types | No | No | No | No |
BMW i:
| Sensor type/Sensor shape | With windshield replacement replacement sensor required |
When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary |
When replacing the sensor Initialization required | Connecting the diagnostic system required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| all types approximately ø 35 mm |
No | No | No | No |
BMW from G series
| Sensor type/Sensor shape | With windshield replacement replacement sensor required |
When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary |
When replacing the sensor Initialization required | Connecting the diagnostic system required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| all types | No | No | No | No |
MINI (all):
| Sensor type/Sensor shape | With windshield replacement replacement sensor required |
When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary |
When replacing the sensor Initialization required | Connecting the diagnostic system required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| all types square 60 x 40 mm |
No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| all types approximately ø 35 mm |
No | No | No | No |
Rolls-Royce:
- RR1
- RR2
- RR3
- RR4
- RR5
- RR6
| Sensor type/Sensor shape | With windshield replacement replacement sensor required |
When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary |
When replacing the sensor Initialization required | Connecting the diagnostic system required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| all types square 60 x 40 mm |
No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| all types approximately ø 35 mm |
No | No | Yes | Yes |
| all types approximately ø 50 mm |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Rolls-Royce:
- RR11
- RR12
| Sensor type/Sensor shape | With windshield replacement replacement sensor required |
When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary |
When replacing the sensor Initialization required | Connecting the diagnostic system required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| all types approximately ø 35 mm |
No | No | No | No |