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68C10HotRod · 08-20-2010, 04:50 PM

Have a '08 Z71 Tahoe. Overall, love the truck. But ....

I have to ask - does anyone else think this option SUCKS or what? I can't believe how inconsistently they operate. Half the time I have to turn the delay ring just to move them because the sensor doesn't think it needs to swipe - BS, I can't see. Other times it swipes within seconds when it's on the slowest setting & hardly a few drops on the glass. I can handle too often over loss of safety by NOT running when they should.

They really need to allow the delay action to work as the DEFAULT speed & only swipe if it senses MORE rain. The stupid thing is a hazard when it won't swipe without you changing it constantly.

Is there any way to disable the rain sensor & get it to just use the delay like the OLD days?

Off my soapbox now - LOL. Sorry, just hate it when they go a little TOO FAR with technology & jack stuff up instead.

chevychompers · 08-20-2010, 07:54 PM

on my cadillac i just unplugged the connector at the rainsense module(on the window) and it now works like a regular delay.

**N2TRUX** · 08-20-2010, 10:07 PM

Never had an issue on our 07 Denali. It works great.

68C10HotRod · 08-21-2010, 02:28 PM

N2TRUX, glad you haven't had any issues. This is my 2nd experience & the first was the same on my '07 CC Silverado. Kinda tired of feeling it's a half baked idea that creates problems for me.

Chevychompers, thanks for such an easy fix. I'll give it a try cuz I'd be more than happy with those results.

**truckdude239** · 08-21-2010, 09:47 PM

easy fix is to turn it all the way to the off position. i work for a carwash and thats allr e do ifs turn it back one click to cut them off so they are not wiping while it is being washed

Andy4639 · 08-22-2010, 10:12 AM

My 07 had to have the windsheild replaced. They didn't install the gup in the senor area like they were suppose to. My wiper's didn't work as you described. I called them up and they returned with the gup. They worked fine afterwards. Oh they worked fine before also.
Just in case you had the windsheild replaced. My 08 Tahoe they work great to!

c10sport · 09-23-2010, 11:07 PM

I want to add RainSense to an '87...

And i think I've figured out how.

Yes, my motto is "Find something simple and complicate it."

08-20-2010, 04:50 PM	#1
68C10HotRod Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha, NE 68144 Posts: 333	Rain Sensing Wipers? Have a '08 Z71 Tahoe. Overall, love the truck. But .... I have to ask - does anyone else think this option SUCKS or what? I can't believe how inconsistently they operate. Half the time I have to turn the delay ring just to move them because the sensor doesn't think it needs to swipe - BS, I can't see. Other times it swipes within seconds when it's on the slowest setting & hardly a few drops on the glass. I can handle too often over loss of safety by NOT running when they should. They really need to allow the delay action to work as the DEFAULT speed & only swipe if it senses MORE rain. The stupid thing is a hazard when it won't swipe without you changing it constantly. Is there any way to disable the rain sensor & get it to just use the delay like the OLD days? Off my soapbox now - LOL. Sorry, just hate it when they go a little TOO FAR with technology & jack stuff up instead. __________________ Bryan '52 Bel Air 2dr HT - in pieces '68 C10 - 6cyl/4spd REMOVED, LT1/T56 to be installed “Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.” - Benjamin Franklin "And those who know what's best for us, Must rise and save us from ourselves" - RUSH lyric (mockery)

08-20-2010, 07:54 PM	#2
chevychompers Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Piedmont Triad, NC Posts: 17	Re: Rain Sensing Wipers? on my cadillac i just unplugged the connector at the rainsense module(on the window) and it now works like a regular delay.

08-20-2010, 10:07 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Rain Sensing Wipers? Never had an issue on our 07 Denali. It works great. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-21-2010, 02:28 PM	#4
68C10HotRod Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha, NE 68144 Posts: 333	Re: Rain Sensing Wipers? N2TRUX, glad you haven't had any issues. This is my 2nd experience & the first was the same on my '07 CC Silverado. Kinda tired of feeling it's a half baked idea that creates problems for me. Chevychompers, thanks for such an easy fix. I'll give it a try cuz I'd be more than happy with those results. __________________ Bryan '52 Bel Air 2dr HT - in pieces '68 C10 - 6cyl/4spd REMOVED, LT1/T56 to be installed “Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.” - Benjamin Franklin "And those who know what's best for us, Must rise and save us from ourselves" - RUSH lyric (mockery)

08-21-2010, 09:47 PM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,217	Re: Rain Sensing Wipers? easy fix is to turn it all the way to the off position. i work for a carwash and thats allr e do ifs turn it back one click to cut them off so they are not wiping while it is being washed __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

08-22-2010, 10:12 AM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Rain Sensing Wipers? My 07 had to have the windsheild replaced. They didn't install the gup in the senor area like they were suppose to. My wiper's didn't work as you described. I called them up and they returned with the gup. They worked fine afterwards. Oh they worked fine before also. Just in case you had the windsheild replaced. My 08 Tahoe they work great to! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-23-2010, 11:07 PM	#7
c10sport Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: state of denial Posts: 270	Re: Rain Sensing Wipers? I want to add RainSense to an '87... And i think I've figured out how. Yes, my motto is "Find something simple and complicate it." __________________ Jay 2001 Pontiac Aztek GT



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