wiper sensitivity? - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

tranquility · 12-01-2010, 12:42 AM

I finally remembered to ask about this automatic function: it seems mine is not very sensitive, even in its most 'sensitive' setting, so there would be some raindrops on the windscreen and still a while before the wipers operate. I guess it's hard to put into words but wondering if this is commonplace or not.

MikeChrista · 12-01-2010, 03:33 AM

I have always been impressed as to how well the auto wiper functions so no complaints from me.

Alext · 12-01-2010, 06:23 AM

I know what you mean Tranquility from my 135i. The Z4 is slightly better though. Sometimes you just need to switch the sensitivity up and down to 'reset' it.

tranquility · 12-01-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Alext

I know what you mean Tranquility from my 135i. The Z4 is slightly better though. Sometimes you just need to switch the sensitivity up and down to 'reset' it.

Thx, I'll give that a shot.

mcbeee · 12-02-2010, 07:07 PM

I thought the little switch was for adjusting the delay, not sensitivity. If I'm wrong I learned something new today..!!!

tranquility · 12-02-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbeee

I thought the little switch was for adjusting the delay, not sensitivity. If I'm wrong I learned something new today..!!!

Yup, it's for sensitivity.

Memphis1 · 12-02-2010, 08:22 PM

The knurled rotary thingy is one thing the other is the headlight sensitivity in idrive.

Drjoeb · 12-02-2010, 10:17 PM

didn't know that either. now that explains the behavior during one of my rainy drives.

cdeslandes · 12-03-2010, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Memphis1

The knurled rotary thingy is one thing the other is the headlight sensitivity in idrive.

What?

Memphis1 · 12-03-2010, 01:15 AM

a lot of other systems turn on when you have the headlights on and the wipers on. e.g. brake drying. i learned that if you set your headlight "auto" sensitivity higher or lower it also affects the wipers when both are on. also don't be surprised if when you come to a stop at a stop light the wipers don't wipe, it's a convenience feature, because the car doesn't know if you pulled into a gas station or something and you're gonna get out of the car, so it stops wiping to avoid throwing water or snow in your face as you get out or as you get in.

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Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT Posts: 1,843 iTrader: (0)	The knurled rotary thingy is one thing the other is the headlight sensitivity in idrive. __________________

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Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT Posts: 1,843 iTrader: (0)	a lot of other systems turn on when you have the headlights on and the wipers on. e.g. brake drying. i learned that if you set your headlight "auto" sensitivity higher or lower it also affects the wipers when both are on. also don't be surprised if when you come to a stop at a stop light the wipers don't wipe, it's a convenience feature, because the car doesn't know if you pulled into a gas station or something and you're gonna get out of the car, so it stops wiping to avoid throwing water or snow in your face as you get out or as you get in. __________________

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12-01-2010, 03:33 AM	#2
MikeChrista Private Drives: SDRIVE35i Space Grey Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Sussex UK Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	I have always been impressed as to how well the auto wiper functions so no complaints from me.

12-01-2010, 06:23 AM	#3
Alext Lieutenant Colonel Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest Posts: 1,898 iTrader: (2)	I know what you mean Tranquility from my 135i. The Z4 is slightly better though. Sometimes you just need to switch the sensitivity up and down to 'reset' it.

12-02-2010, 10:17 PM	#8
Drjoeb Private Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Freehold NJ Posts: 89 iTrader: (0)	didn't know that either. now that explains the behavior during one of my rainy drives.