Wipers/Windshield - Various Rain/Light Sensor Complaints
Complaints connected with the rain/light sensor
Topic number LI82.30-N-048714
Version 1
Design group 82.30 Windshield wipers
Date 01-14-2010
Validity Model 639 with code (JA5) Light/rain sensor
Model 906 with code (JA5) Light/rain sensor
Reason for change
Reason for block
Complaint:
Customer complaints regarding operation of the rain/light sensor.
Cause:
- Windshield does not meet Mercedes-Benz requirements (not genuine part).
- Field of view of rain/light sensor on windshield is dirty (e.g. due to grease residues, oil, insects, road salt)
- Adhesive residues on retaining collar of rain/light sensor on windshield which can cause the rain/light sensor to lift off the windshield and result
in blistering (see photo 1).
