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[humbucker]

I've got to replace the windscreen on my MV6, which affords me the opportunity to fit the 'auto/rain sensor' glass in place of the regular windscreen. I wondered whether retro-fitting the auto sensor for the wipers was a worthwhile mod? How effective is it on cars that came equipped with the feature as standard, and what would be involved in applying the same feature to my non rain sensor Omega (facelift)?

[05omegav6]

Should be plug and play...

Go onto Ebay and acquire the following...

Vectra C autodimming rear view mirror and two piece shroud.
rain sensor from a suitably equipped, ie late Elite Omega,
Wiper relay from same Omega.

Mirror is plug and play, as is sensor, swap the wiper relay and that should be it jobbed

[05omegav6]

I suggest the Vectra C mirror as it is what your MV6 would have been fitted with at the factory instead of the motorised Elite one if the Visibilty Pack was specified

[humbucker]

Cheers Al. What is the difference between auto-sensor and non-auto sensor windscreens? Is there an additional piece of 'blackout' to hide the mirror fixing?

[05omegav6]

Yes along with the anchor point for the sensor itself

[humbucker]

Ah, I see. In that case, I'll go for the sensor-friendly windscreen! 

[Andy H]

I've got to replace the windscreen on my MV6, which affords me the opportunity to fit the 'auto/rain sensor' glass in place of the regular windscreen. I wondered whether retro-fitting the auto sensor for the wipers was a worthwhile mod? How effective is it on cars that came equipped with the feature as standard, and what would be involved in applying the same feature to my non rain sensor Omega (facelift)?

Absolutely useless.
You lose the intermittent wipe and get a 'random wipe' feature that wipes when/if it feels like doing so.

Intermittent wipe with adjustable interval settings would actually be useful (or voice activation "WIPE YOU BAARSTARD"!)

[biggriffin]

I have the old fashioned mk1 eyeball fitted
1 its raining, mmm should I turn the wipers on
2 yes.
 

[Andy B]

I have the old fashioned mk1 eyeball fitted
1 its raining, mmm should I turn the wipers on
2 yes.

I always said that when I had the same. But when you get a car with auto wipers that work, you miss them when you drive A N Other car without ..... a bit like central locking, auto dim mirrors, electric windows etc etc 

[humbucker]

I have the old fashioned mk1 eyeball fitted
1 its raining, mmm should I turn the wipers on
2 yes.

 

[pauls]

I've got to replace the windscreen on my MV6, which affords me the opportunity to fit the 'auto/rain sensor' glass in place of the regular windscreen. I wondered whether retro-fitting the auto sensor for the wipers was a worthwhile mod? How effective is it on cars that came equipped with the feature as standard, and what would be involved in applying the same feature to my non rain sensor Omega (facelift)?

Absolutely useless.
You lose the intermittent wipe and get a 'random wipe' feature that wipes when/if it feels like doing so.

Intermittent wipe with adjustable interval settings would actually be useful (or voice activation "WIPE YOU BAARSTARD"!)

had it my last one.. Hated it..

[humbucker]

I had auto wipers on one of my previous cars. The feature worked well, but I wasn't sure whether the Omega's version was as nifty. I guess the jury's out...?!

[05omegav6]

I had auto wipers on one of my previous cars. The feature worked well, but I wasn't sure whether the Omega's version was as nifty. I guess the jury's out...?!

It's one of the few factory fitted options that is easy to retro fit... The ambient light in the bottom of the mirror makes a nice touch as well imho

[steve6367]

I had auto wipers on one of my previous cars. The feature worked well, but I wasn't sure whether the Omega's version was as nifty. I guess the jury's out...?!

It's one of the few factory fitted options that is easy to retro fit... The ambient light in the bottom of the mirror makes a nice touch as well imho

I had that in a A6 before my Omega times and its one of the few things I really miss at night.

[Diamond Black Geezer]

I was under the impression that the autowiper screens were actually hard to get hold of? Seem to recall a thread some time ago to do with a guy who was faced with having only a standard screen fitted, as the insurers couldnt get hold of the auto screen. May have dreamt it or supplies were only temporarily restricted, maybe.

It's a damn fine idea if they can, though - my screen's in dire need of replacement too, so watching this thread with interest.

What's the deal with losing the intermittent wipe, though? - so you leave it on 'auto' - I personally love the variable speed settings on my stalk, is all.