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    Veteran Member Three Rings itzjonjon69's Avatar
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    Do all S4's have the rain sensor?

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    Hey guys, on my way back to Phoenix, AZ yesterday a big rig kicked up a big ass rock and cracked my windshield which now needs replacing . My question is when i called the auto glass people for quotes they all asked me if i had the rain sensor. How can i tell if i have it? Do they come standard on all S4's?

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    Veteran Member Four Rings helix139's Avatar
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    yes
    2011 S4 Premium Plus 6MT, Sepang Blue Pearl, Black Silk Nappa, Sport Diff, B&O, B8.5 MMI 3G+ Nav, Ti Pkg
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    Veteran Member Four Rings 13S4's Avatar
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    If you turn the wiper stalk up one click from the off position it will be in auto mode. The small clicking dial on the top of the stalk will affect the sensitivity of the system. Put it in auto mode then dump water on your winder... See if it turns on

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    Veteran Member Four Rings dparm's Avatar
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    Personally I have never found an auto system that works well.
    now: 2021 Mercedes AMG C63 S, 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
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    Veteran Member Four Rings helix139's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by dparm View Post
    Personally I have never found an auto system that works well.
    Works pretty well on mine, but I generally leave my wipers off thanks to Wolf's glass sealant
    2011 S4 Premium Plus 6MT, Sepang Blue Pearl, Black Silk Nappa, Sport Diff, B&O, B8.5 MMI 3G+ Nav, Ti Pkg
    APR Stage 2+ Stock/93/100/Valet, Eurocode Alu Kreuz, Eurocode USS Sways + End Links, Eurocode Meisterwerk SSK, Roc Euro Intake, Apikol Rear Diff Mount, Fast Intentions Exhaust, Escort 9500xi, Laser Interceptor, P3 Vent Gauge, VCDS

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    Senior Member Three Rings egalley's Avatar
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    2010 S4, 2010 Volvo XC60 R Design Polestar
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    Ottawa, Canada

    Mine works great! I use it all the time.
    2010 S4, S-Tronic, Premium, Ibis White
    Navi, B&O, Carbon, ADS with Diff. APR Stage II ECU, APR Pulley, Hyperflow Intake, 35% tint
    APR exhaust with Diamond Black tips. Alu Kreuz. H&R OE Sport Springs. AP Racing BBK, ADV07.TS Wheels

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    Veteran Member Four Rings Crucible35's Avatar
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    13 Lawnmower Prem. Quattro
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    Markham, Ontario. Canada

    I'm actually really suprised how well it works. I don't use it often but when I do, the sensitivity is amazing. It can be pouring rain out and as soon as I drive into a parking garage or any other cover they shut off immediately.
    '15 A4 S Line Q Tip Monsoon
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    Veteran Member Four Rings ENVē's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Crucible35 View Post
    I'm actually really suprised how well it works. I don't use it often but when I do, the sensitivity is amazing. It can be pouring rain out and as soon as I drive into a parking garage or any other cover they shut off immediately.
    X2. I love mine. Works much better than any other auto wipers I have ever seen
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    Active Member Two Rings
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    Look for the little camera lens like sensor on the windshield where the rear view mirror is attached.
    2013 S4 | Phantom Black | CDN Premium | DSG | Drive Select | Brown on Black Napa | Stainless Steel | Adaptive Cruise | Front/Rear Heated Seats | Sunshades

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    Senior Member Three Rings focusaudi's Avatar
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    Wrangler TJ, 2012 S4
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    Denver, Colorado

    I use rain-x so I have mine off when I'm on the highway or going 50+ in the rain. When I'm going slower I find the auto works great, and passengers think it's neat.
    2012 S4 | ice silver metallic | DSG | prestige | AWE Exhaust | AWE S-FLO Intake | Alu Kreuz | eurocode sways and end links | 20% tint

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    Senior Member Three Rings BrianV's Avatar
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    2013 S6 Prestige - LED, 20s, Drivers Assistance
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    Austin, TX

    BMW and Audi auto-wipers work brilliantly for me. I really find this feature nice and useful. I hate constantly adjusting my wipers, and to me, it really is set it and forget it.
    2013 Audi S6 (Ibis White) - Prestige, Driver Assistance Package, Full LED Headlights, 20" Wheels
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