[marcoac14]

Hello guys,

I have an F30 320 and this is my first BMW. Unfortunately it didn't come with rain sensor and automatic headlights but it has automatic AC and Xenon light.
My friend crashed his F20 and he's donating some of his parts. :happy no:

I found that his car shares the same rain/light/solar sensor and also the control element light (switch) part numbers.
I intend to install this parts on my car and I know it'll require coding.

What I don't is wether I need extra parts or this is all I need
What about the windshield?

Cheers

[casualDIYer]

Originally Posted by marcoac14

Hello guys,

I have an F30 320 and this is my first BMW. Unfortunately it didn't come with rain sensor and automatic headlights but it has automatic AC and Xenon light.
My friend crashed his F20 and he's donating some of his parts. :happy no:

I found that his car shares the same rain/light/solar sensor and also the control element light (switch) part numbers.
I intend to install this parts on my car and I know it'll require coding.

What I don't is wether I need extra parts or this is all I need
What about the windshield?

Cheers

In previous cars the rain sensor and windshield came together. And of course you'll need to wire the sensor to the car so a wiring harness is likely required.

Suggest you get the replacement done by a pro. The bond between windshield and car has to be practically perfect. The windshield acts to keep the roof from collapsing if the car rolls over. Installed poorly? The windshield pops out and the roof caves in. Well . . . if you roll the car that is.

[marcoac14]

Originally Posted by menncars

In previous cars the rain sensor and windshield came together. And of course you'll need to wire the sensor to the car so a wiring harness is likely required.

Suggest you get the replacement done by a pro. The bond between windshield and car has to be practically perfect. The windshield acts to keep the roof from collapsing if the car rolls over. Installed poorly? The windshield pops out and the roof caves in. Well . . . if you roll the car that is.

Actually I think it was possible to purchase them separately but you had to use a special glue or tape to between them. Not sure.

Any clue?

[casualDIYer]

Originally Posted by marcoac14

Actually I think it was possible to purchase them separately but you had to use a special glue or tape to between them. Not sure.

Any clue?

I don't recall glue or tape. Not many BMW owners I knew replaced their windshields but of those who did, the sensor came with it.

[marcoac14]

Originally Posted by menncars

I don't recall glue or tape. Not many BMW owners I knew replaced their windshields but of those who did, the sensor came with it.

This is the sensor:
http://www.etk.cc/bmw/EN/search/sele...CE/61/61_2807/