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Rain sensor XC70 self install
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jadder said:Has anybody added on a 3rd party self install windshield mounted rain sensor to their XC70 (2001)? Any brand recommendations? Does Volvo do this? how well does it work?
This is one gismo that I wouldn't want to use. When and at what speed to turn on wipers doesn't just depend upon rainfall, it depends upon traffic, splashes, cleanliness of the windshield, time of day, position of the sun if it is out also, oncoming headlights and many other factors. I think this is a very stupid idea since the visibility problem is right in front of your eyes and the control is at your finger tip.
On the other hand, I use cruise control constantly, even on back roads and some city streets. It is my way of not getting speeding tickets. I set my speed to a safe speed below where they start giving tickets and let it control. The fastest way to get between two points is to accelerate quickly to just below the enforcement level and stay there. Cruise is the best way to do this.
I agree. Adjustable intermittant additions are nice but "auto on" devices are a waste of time and money.Stephen Henning said:jadder said:Has anybody added on a 3rd party self install windshield mounted rain sensor to their XC70 (2001)? Any brand recommendations? Does Volvo do this? how well does it work?
This is one gismo that I wouldn't want to use. [snip]
I think this is a very stupid idea since the visibility problem is right in front of your eyes and the control is at your finger tip.
Cruise also has its place on long trips as beign able to move your legs about prevents cramping and blood loss which also slows reaction time. It is also good for people with leg or lower back problems.On the other hand, I use cruise control constantly, even on back roads and some city streets. It is my way of not getting speeding tickets. I set my speed to a safe speed below where they start giving tickets and let it control. The fastest way to get between two points is to accelerate quickly to just below the enforcement level and stay there. Cruise is the best way to do this.
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Randy G. said:I agree. Adjustable intermittant additions are nice but "auto on" devices are a waste of time and money.Stephen Henning said:jadder said:Has anybody added on a 3rd party self install windshield mounted rain sensor to their XC70 (2001)? Any brand recommendations? Does Volvo do this? how well does it work?
This is one gismo that I wouldn't want to use. [snip]
I think this is a very stupid idea since the visibility problem is right in front of your eyes and the control is at your finger tip.
Cruise also has its place on long trips as beign able to move your legs about prevents cramping and blood loss which also slows reaction time. It is also good for people with leg or lower back problems.On the other hand, I use cruise control constantly, even on back roads and some city streets. It is my way of not getting speeding tickets. I set my speed to a safe speed below where they start giving tickets and let it control. The fastest way to get between two points is to accelerate quickly to just below the enforcement level and stay there. Cruise is the best way to do this.
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Randy & \ \/ /alerie's
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'90 245 Estate - '93 965 Estate
"Shelby" & "Kate"
Just because you have this feature, don't think that's the only way the wipers will come on. You still can disable the automatic setting, and you can still manually turn the wipers on as well. It just gives you an additional way of activating the wipers. I drove a friend's Mercedes in light mist on the highway equipped with this feature, and it worked very well - at lower speeds the interval stretched out, and at higher speeds the wipers came on more frequently. Never once did I think the wipers had wiped too late.
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Just because you have this feature, don't think that's the only way the wipers will come on. You still can disable the automatic setting, and you can still manually turn the wipers on as well. It just gives you an additional way of activating the wipers. I drove a friend's Mercedes in light mist on the highway equipped with this feature, and it worked very well - at lower speeds the interval stretched out, and at higher speeds the wipers came on more frequently. Never once did I think the wipers had wiped too late.
But the Mercedes didn't have a 3rd party self install module did it?
Stephen said:But the Mercedes didn't have a 3rd party self install module did it?
No, but you seemed to talk in general terms, and so was I. I have no experience with it, but I know Hella has (had?) a kit for the 850/S70 that plugged in in place of the interval relay. You then stuck the sensor to the windshield somewhere the wiper wipes, so you end up with the old interval switch position becoming "auto", and you still have Off, as well as High and Low positions. I would imagine any kit for a newer car would work similarly.
thanks for the opinions. I am not car savvy at all, I just love the function that was factory installed in my mother's 2004 XC70, so I'm trying to replicate it in my 2001. This is what I've been looking at:
http://tinyurl.com/c8t9c
Just wondering if this sounds like something a complete car ignoramus like myself can install and whether or not it will work in my Volvo.
http://tinyurl.com/c8t9c
Just wondering if this sounds like something a complete car ignoramus like myself can install and whether or not it will work in my Volvo.
jadder said:thanks for the opinions. I am not car savvy at all, I just love the function that was factory installed in my mother's 2004 XC70, so I'm trying to replicate it in my 2001. This is what I've been looking at:
http://tinyurl.com/c8t9c
Just wondering if this sounds like something a complete car ignoramus like myself can install and whether or not it will work in my Volvo.
I would say if you're not comfortable cutting and splicing wires, then your current car is not a good one to learn on. Also any part that has "Note: In case of faulty operation during use, especially in the rain, immediately turn off the device and operate the wipers manually." in the *sales* info may not be a good one to buy.