automatic windshield wipers

[tstex]

My OM is not in my possession. Is there anyway to turn-off the automatic windshield wiper features in my 09 GT?

thx

[Force-1]

??? It is off when the stalk is in the off position.

[4wardmotion]

I bet he means he would like to disable the "automatic" feature.
I had the auto wipers in my Passat and hated them...they either wiped too frequently or not enough. I prefer to control them myself using the intermittent feature. That is one feature I would never opt for again.

[The-9]

I bet he means he would like to disable the "automatic" feature.
I had the auto wipers in my Passat and hated them...they either wiped too frequently or not enough. I prefer to control them myself using the intermittent feature. That is one feature I would never opt for again.

They can actually be adjusted by the dealer for better or less sensitivity.

Mine work fine as with all other branded cars that had them that I owned.

[vikefan7]

Just turn the dial to off....

[SeCX-9]

They can actually be adjusted by the dealer for better or less sensitivity.

Mine work fine as with all other branded cars that had them that I owned.

There is sensitivity control on the control arm also.

From page 5-64 of the 08 CX-9 Owners Guide


The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted by turning the switch on the wiper lever. From the center position (normal), turn the switch towards (+) for higher sensitivity (faster response) or turn the switch towards (_) for less sensitivity (slower response).

[ceric]

Sometimes when the automatic wiper seems to activate for no apparent reason, it usually is because the area it monitors somehow becomes dirty (e.g. dead bug on it).
A simple spray and wipe will get it back to normal.
There is no reason to deactivate the auto-wiper IMHO, unless it is broken.
Mine has been on auto since day 1.

P.S. Auto-headlight, on the other hand, is something that I don't use at all. Auto-off is good enough for me. The sensitivity of autoheadlights can also be adjusted (see my other thread).

[Force-1]

There is no reason to deactivate the auto-wiper IMHO, unless it is broken.
Mine has been on auto since day 1.
(werd)
Great feature IMO. Have them in my CX-9, Cadillac STS, and had them in my Lincoln LS.

[badself]

The "free" wipe will disappear if you reinitialize the rain-sensor. It's posted somewhere on this forum, and once you go through it, the additional wipe will disappear. It's not happening because of dirt or water over your sensor, it's because the system needs to be reset (recalibrated, or any other name you want to give it).

[tstex]

It was barely misting/raining and the wipers went beserk...then it rained more and they slowed down. (smash)

I would prefer being able to set them to the speed I want, when I want...when I get my OM back, I will thoroughly read the section...thx, tstex

[ceric]

Occasionally, on a sunny day, the wiper will activate for a couple wipes.
It also happened to me once or twice that, on a rainy day, when auto wiper was in regular action, it all of a sudden decided to perform an all-out wiping! It went back to normal in a couple of seconds.
I attribute those "phenomena" to dirty sensing area without knowing other causes.
I will check if there is any re-initialization procedure in the WorkShop manual.

[CX9 SportOwner]

This is why I'm not in a rush to get every gadget. You still have to mess with it, so why not just have variable intermittents? They work just fine.

[ceric]

With automatic wiper, I no longer have to keep changing the interval of intermittent wiper, which I did with my old Odyssey (speed-sensitive is dumb IMHO). There maybe some kinks with the sensors, but overall, it is appreciated by me.
I can't say the same about auto-headlights. Keep going on and off may shorten the life of the HID bulbs.

[CX9 SportOwner]

Until I lose my thumbs in an industrial accident, I'm more than happy twisting those switches when I want them on. (sun)

[badself]

I will check if there is any re-initialization procedure in the WorkShop manual.


There is. I've used it right off the forum. I can't seem to relocate it, but if you re-initialize, you'll get rid of the errant wipes.

[tstex]

There is. I've used it right off the forum. I can't seem to relocate it, but if you re-initialize, you'll get rid of the errant wipes.


Badself - Pls let me know if you find the reinitialization info?

Thx,
tstex

[Jim5]

Here is the description from the workshop manual.

Rain Sensor Reinitialization Setting

CAUTION: If the initialization is performed with water or dirt on the windshield, the rain sensor may not operate normally. Before performing the rain sensor initialization again, remove waret and dirt from the windshield.

NOTE:
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position after replacing the rain sensor with a new one, the windshield condition is verified and the initial setting is stored
Perform the initial setting again in the following cases:
The windshield is replaced and the rain sensor is reused
The auto wiper system operates incorrectly (in my case in AUTO mode always performed a slow clycle when I turned the ignition switch to ON position, and didn't adjust the speed correctly to actual rain conditions.)
Remove water and dirt from the windshield surface
Turn the ignition switch OFF
Turn the windshield wiper switch to AUTO position
Within 10 s after turning the ignition switch to the ON position, turn the windshield wiper switch from AUTO to OFF position for five times and return it to the AUTO position.
CAUTION: If the operation is too fast, the windshield wiper switch position cannot be detected and the initial setting may not be performed. Operate the windshield wiper switch for one cycle (AUTO->OFF->AUTO) per 1 s.

[badself]

Thanks for that information, Jim5.

[tstex]

As noted by badself, thank you for your follow-up Jim5.

Regards,
tstex