auto wipers

Hello,

My new Focus has automatic wipers which work rather nicely.

How do they work? I know there are sensors in the windscreen, but where, and what do they 'sense' ??

Thanks

K
Reply to
dido22
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Look in the mirror-area, only outside - about 4/5ths up on the middle of the windscreen. It should stand out from the rest.

Reply to
Rolf Egil Sølvik

Thanks for your help, but do you know how it works, what is the sensor 'sensing' ?

K

Reply to
dido22

I would assume changes in the resistivity across 2 or more contacts caused by moisture...

Reply to
Richard Parkin

Intriguing question and a not-expected answer:

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-Nick

Reply to
Nick the Greek

Coo - certainly not the answer I was expecting ;)

Reply to
Richard Parkin

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