Overview, rain sensor (additional work when replacing the windshield/sensor replacement)
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- 1-Series:
E8x
- 3-Series:
E9x
- 5-Series:
E6x
- 6-Series:
E6x
- X1:
E84
- Z4:
E89
| Sensor type/Sensor shape |
With windshield replacement sensor required |
When replacing the sensor/Programming/coding necessary |
When replacing the sensor/Initialization required |
Connecting the diagnostic system required |
| Condensation sensor square 30 x 20 mm |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
- 5-Series:
E6x
- 6-Series:
E6x
- 7-Series:
E6x
| Sensor type/Sensor shape |
With windshield replacement sensor
required |
When replacing the sensor
Programming/coding necessary |
When replacing substitute visuals
Programming/coding necessary |
When replacing the sensor/substitute visuals
Initialization required |
Connecting the diagnostic system required |
| all types square 60 x 40 mm |
No |
Yes |
- |
Yes |
Yes |
| RLS approximately ø 50 mm |
No (new substitute visuals
required) |
- |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor type/Sensor shape |
With windshield replacement sensor
required |
When replacing the sensor
Programming/coding necessary |
When replacing substitute visuals
Programming/coding necessary |
When replacing the sensor/substitute visuals
Initialization required |
Connecting the diagnostic system required |
| RLPSS (Rain, light and precipitation solar sensor) (Designation is located on the back of the sensor) approximately ø 50 mm |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
Yes |
Yes |
| RLS (vehicle with no HUD
) (Designation is located on the back of the sensor) approximately ø 50 mm |
No (new substitute visuals
required) |
- |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| RLSS (vehicle with HUD
) (Designation is located on the back of the sensor) approximately ø 50 mm |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
Yes |
Yes |
- 1-Series:
E8x
- 3-Series:
E9x
- X1:
E84
- X3:
E83
- Z4:
E89
| Sensor type/Sensor shape |
With windshield 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 |
- 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
required |
When replacing the sensor
Programming/coding necessary |
When replacing substitute visuals
Programming/coding necessary |
When replacing the sensor/substitute visuals
Initialization required |
Connecting the diagnostic system required |
| all types approximately ø 35 mm |
No |
No |
- |
Yes |
Yes |
| all types approximately ø 50 mm |
Yes |
Yes |
- |
Yes |
Yes |
| Only for F25:
RLS approximately ø 50 mm |
No (new substitute visuals
required) |
- |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
- X5:
F15, F85
- X6:
F16, F86
| Sensor type/Sensor shape |
With windshield 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 |
- 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 sensor required |
When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary |
When replacing the sensor Initialization required |
Connecting the diagnostic system required |
| all up to 03/2014
except operating fluid (01) (Designation is located on the back of the sensor) approximately ø 35 mm |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Operating fluid (01) (Designation is located on the back of the sensor) approximately ø 35 mm |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| All as from 03/2014
approximately ø 35 mm |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Sensor type/Sensor shape |
With windshield 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 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 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 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:
| Sensor type/Sensor shape |
With windshield 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:
| Sensor type/Sensor shape |
With windshield 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 |