clubber Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I'm quite happy with it all. £70 all in, can't complain. Big thanks to Haz93 for the heads up and help he has given me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I just received my mirror cowling and sensor, and now I've decided to not put them on! If anybody is interested pm me. Will post later in the for sale section. Parts are off an focus ST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Obrien Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I can't get this to work on my st pre facelift has this been done on a pre facelift car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz93 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 @ clubber Glad it's worked out well mate :) @ Anthony It should work on a pre face lift if you have all the parts and have activated it via ff2 software shown in Preee's guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubber Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 The window tint started to lift so I got some vinyl. A lot better. Cut it to size and stuck it onto the windscreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz93 Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Yeah I thought tint wouldn't be too good, from past experiences anyways. What glue did you use for the sensor mount?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubber Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I didn't use glue. I put a big blob of blu tac onto the sensor and stuck it to the mirror casing. As there is not much room for manoeuvre in there the sensor is sandwiched between the windscreen and the casing. It seems to be holding. Do your wipers come on automatically? My ones have to be woken by moving the scroll wheel. I think the sensor position needs adjusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSussex Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 If enough rain comes on the windscreen the wipers should come on automatically, if the wiper stalk is in the first position up then they should automatically vary depending on the rain level, also if the stalk is pulled back to set the rear wiper on this will also intermittently wipe and also wipe when reverse is selected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz93 Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 When I first glued the sensor to the screen and all of the sensor was in contact with the glass they worked fine without havering to wake them up :) As the glue started to come off they needed to be woken, got to the point where it came off completely. I think it had something to do with the heated screen making the glue soft. Now i have a wodge of aerospace grade tissue :P wedged behind like your bluetac, but i imagine the bluetac is better tbf I might get some vinyl too as my black paper looks a bit silly ahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Sorry lads gotta say again this makes me glad I got the ghia so mine came with as standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubber Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 When I first glued the sensor to the screen and all of the sensor was in contact with the glass they worked fine without havering to wake them up :) As the glue started to come off they needed to be woken, got to the point where it came off completely. I think it had something to do with the heated screen making the glue soft. Now i have a wodge of aerospace grade tissue :P wedged behind like your bluetac, but i imagine the bluetac is better tbf I might get some vinyl too as my black paper looks a bit silly ahaha Did you push the front of the sensor directly onto the windscreen? My sensor isn't touching the screen, I have left a tiny gap. Do you think this is why it doesn't work properly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I seem to recall that on a factory fit there is a small gel spacer between the sensor and the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubber Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I seem to recall that on a factory fit there is a small gel spacer between the sensor and the screen. I have the gel bit on the sensor but is the gel part supposed to actually touch the windscreen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz93 Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Yeah it's ment to be pushed fully against the screen for the wipers to work. That's why the mount is glued on as it needs to be really strong to hold all the pressure. Also there should be no bubbles or gaps to be most effective Think I might do a bit of research into windscreen glue :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubber Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Yeah it's ment to be pushed fully against the screen for the wipers to work. That's why the mount is glued on as it needs to be really strong to hold all the pressure. Also there should be no bubbles or gaps to be most effective Think I might do a bit of research into windscreen glue :P When you look at a car that has auto wipers already on it, the sensor doesn't touch the windscreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz93 Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 If its fitted from factory then it may look like I doesn't as it's done very professionally but I guaranty they should be pressed against the window mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubber Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 If its fitted from factory then it may look like I doesn't as it's done very professionally but I guaranty they should be pressed against the window mate Didn't know that. I will adjust it later and see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubber Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Adjusted it, a little better now, not perfect though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k13r4n Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Sorry lads gotta say again this makes me glad I got the ghia so mine came with as standard. Same here Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubber Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Sorry lads gotta say again this makes me glad I got the ghia so mine came with as standard. Same here Charlie I have an ST :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k13r4n Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I have an ST :P !Removed! :-P lol always 1 I'm wanting to put tendons in could u do me and haz93 a favour have a rummage and upload photos of your leveling module/sensors so we can see where they go please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz93 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 Haha might have trumped us there :P although I much prefer 40 mpg than 20 :P but doouble the mpg means half the bhp :( Would be helpful if you could get a few quick snaps of the front and rear levelling sensors in place, I know where the control module is located as mine is now plugged in :D up under the dash. Although I would like to know how its mounted to the two holes where it locates behind the headlight switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubber Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I don't measure in miles per gallon, I use smiles per gallon :D Just explain exactly where you want me to photograph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSussex Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 If you have the windscreen replaced on a car that has factory fit auto wipers and headlights, the windscreen fitting company must have knowledge on fitting the sensor, may be worth a cheeky call for info. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Obrien Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I get 30 mpg in my st and I have 330 bhp lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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