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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: batteoui on January 26, 2012, 15:18:48

Title: Aftermarket Rain Sensor
Post by: batteoui on January 26, 2012, 15:18:48

Hello,
Saw the other day a universal light/rain sensor on Ebay. I thought of retrofitting it to my car but have no clue if it can work with the normal wiper switches or should I change the switch for another that have the auto function.
Does anyone have experiences of retrofitting such sensors ? If so, please share your experiences ans comments as this will be a really convenient addition to our beloved I30s

Title: Re: Aftermarket Rain Sensor
Post by: syecadelic on January 26, 2012, 15:51:13

Havent heard of it done yet before personally.

I would imagine you would need to wire into the existing wiper circuit. The OEM sensor is mounted on the windscreen, behind the rear view  mirror. So you would possibly need access behind the headliner cloth.

Do you think it is worth your money?

Title: Re: Aftermarket Rain Sensor
Post by: batteoui on January 26, 2012, 16:01:24

Well, my car came with auto light but no rain sensor but has temporised rain wiping speeds. It could be good if it just do that automatically and not having me adjusting each time the wiping speed.

Title: Re: Aftermarket Rain Sensor
Post by: syecadelic on January 26, 2012, 16:05:52

Understand you.

It may be something the dealer could help you with. Alternatively, finding the kit from a damaged i30, and fitting it in would be easier. The auto wiper system would definitely require a new stalk, which has an 'auto' feature among the other wiper settings.

As far as wiring goes, im not sure, you would need a wiring diagram to help you. :(

Title: Re: Aftermarket Rain Sensor
Post by: meehalych on January 26, 2012, 16:15:14

Quote from: syecadelic on January 26, 2012, 16:05:52

finding the kit from a damaged i30, and fitting it in would be easier

some parts from the damaged cars may have a bad karma  :whistler:   :mrgreen:

I'll try to find an info in the Russian forums, perhaps there might be some topics with detailed rain sensor installation review

Title: Re: Aftermarket Rain Sensor
Post by: nulda on January 27, 2012, 11:07:33

Here is original rain sensor http://allegro.pl/hyundai-i10-i20-i30-czujnik-deszczu-sensor-i2058146865.html (http://allegro.pl/hyundai-i10-i20-i30-czujnik-deszczu-sensor-i2058146865.html)

Title: Re: Aftermarket Rain Sensor
Post by: Shambles on January 27, 2012, 11:23:21

Not particularly on topic here, but I'm sure I read somewhere that Hyundai's 2012 implementation of the rain sensor is combined with a lights sensor, and fitted to the rear of the ECM (Electro Chromatic Mirror). Must try and dig up that article...