Wiper operation, 'Automatic' intermittent

[CdnColin]

I've had intermittent wipers for decades. They're a pretty simple concept and a pretty basic setup. Last night I tried using them for the first half time in my Touring during a snow storm. After 10 minutes I gave up and just used the mist function for the rest of the trip. I've re-read the manual and like all intermittent wipers it seems to say set the sensitivity with the rotating stalk. Doesn't seem to work. Is my unit defective? I have read of other owners having similar grief.

Can the rain sensing be turned off so it works like normal intermittent wipers?

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[mcopolo]

I've had intermittent wipers for decades. They're a pretty simple concept and a pretty basic setup. Last night I tried using them for the first half time in my Touring during a snow storm. After 10 minutes I gave up and just used the mist function for the rest of the trip. I've re-read the manual and like all intermittent wipers it seems to say set the sensitivity with the rotating stalk. Doesn't seem to work. Is my unit defective? I have read of other owners having similar grief.

Can the rain sensing be turned off so it works like normal intermittent wipers?

I feel the same...but I am the exact opposite...I just came back from work and was trying to get the auto function on...instead I got the normal intermittent wipers going.........so short answer to your question...yes it can be turned off......in order for the auto wipers to come on, you gotta rotate or move the lever to the auto position or else it functions just like a normal intermittent wiper...I am still getting use to it...lol

If yours doesn't work like a normal one does, I would say is either defective and you are doing something wrong.

Take a look....

 

[Ultrafrozen]

I feel the same...but I am the exact opposite...I just came back from work and was trying to get the auto function on...instead I got the normal intermittent wipers going.........so short answer to your question...yes it can be turned off......in order for the auto wipers to come on, you gotta rotate or move the lever to the auto position or else it functions just like a normal intermittent wiper...I am still getting use to it...lol

If yours doesn't work like a normal one does, I would say is either defective and you are doing something wrong.

Take a look....

The intermittent and auto function is not available together. Either you have intermittent wipers or you have the auto rain sensing wipers. You are correct Colin, this system sucks. My wipers in auto mode turn on when dry and don't stop. I have yet to see them operate as per the manual.

 

[hunter44102]

Hopefully a future software update can fix the wiper operation. I'm pretty sure its based on a sensor on top of the windshield. Maybe its affected by light and shadows. I have not played around with mine yet but I have some control engineering experience maybe I can figure out what's throwing off the sensor

 

[baba]

I've found the auto rain sensing wipers to work ok. And I've had plenty of opportunity to use them in rainy Oregon. They don't seem to work much better than intermittent wipers though. And sometimes they do wipe to frequently.

 

[Ultrafrozen]

Hopefully a future software update can fix the wiper operation. I'm pretty sure its based on a sensor on top of the windshield. Maybe its affected by light and shadows. I have not played around with mine yet but I have some control engineering experience maybe I can figure out what's throwing off the sensor

There is an infrared light in the sensor that detects moisture impacting the glass somehow. I briefly read the sensor manufacturer's spec sheet as a co-worker had looked into his new CR-V's auto wiper issues.

 

[CdnColin]

There is an infrared light in the sensor that detects moisture impacting the glass somehow. I briefly read the sensor manufacturer's spec sheet as a co-worker had looked into his new CR-V's auto wiper issues.

Do we know where the sensor is located? My dash cam is partially blocking a sensor on the driver side of the rear view mirror. The blockage does have my mirror dimming in overcast weather.

 

[dick w]

Behind the mirror. You can see it from the front of the windshield. The Sensing monochromatic camera is there as well. Pretty sure it's in a housing and bonded to the windshield so you can't block it. You can, and apparently have, blocked the light sensor for the auto-dimming mirror.

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[CdnColin]

Yup, that was my bad. I am however very happy with my dash cam install and will accept a slightly darkened rear view mirror.

 

[CdnColin]

I've found the auto rain sensing wipers to work ok. And I've had plenty of opportunity to use them in rainy Oregon. They don't seem to work much better than intermittent wipers though. And sometimes they do wipe to frequently.

This afternoon I was out in a light rain and misty drizzle. Got to play with this feature in a less stressed situation. Figured it out and now I'm loving it. What a difference a day makes.

Where I'm really liking 'rain sensing' is its ability to wipe only when the windshield has your chosen amount of water on it. Standard intermittent wipers wipe at timed intervals. Choosing how much moisture to wipe off vs how often to wipe means a lot less adjusting. Even my nav. system is finding satellites a bit better. Still will have Honda do that repair as it is no where near correct. All in all I'm a happy puppy.

 

[Rensyo]

I've had intermittent wipers for decades. They're a pretty simple concept and a pretty basic setup. Last night I tried using them for the first half time in my Touring during a snow storm. After 10 minutes I gave up and just used the mist function for the rest of the trip. I've re-read the manual and like all intermittent wipers it seems to say set the sensitivity with the rotating stalk. Doesn't seem to work. Is my unit defective? I have read of other owners having similar grief.

Can the rain sensing be turned off so it works like normal intermittent wipers?

Have you had this problem checked by your dealership? It was my first time to try out the rain sensing wipers on my touring tonight but it woudn't work even with heavy rain.

 

[CdnColin]

Have you had this problem checked by your dealership? It was my first time to try out the rain sensing wipers on my touring tonight but it woudn't work even with heavy rain.

I figured it out after playing with it more and now like it. (Note my last post above Dec. 30). We've had it nice here for the last week so haven't used it lately.

 

[Mocha90210]

I figured it out after playing with it more and now like it. (Note my last post above Dec. 30). We've had it nice here for the last week so haven't used it lately.

I've tried using the rain sensing wipers on a few different occasions, and the wipers would wipe at the same interval no matter how heavy or how light the rain got. It felt like regular intermittent wipers, without any rain sensing functionality. The spec says the Canadian touring model comes with rain sensing wipers. Has anyone else experienced this?

 

[david1pro]

Mine is somewhat random, but it actually has gotten better over time. When I first tried them, it was as if they were a hyperactive 5-year old on crack; their only speeds were super high and super super high, no matter how much or how little rain. I played with the sensitivity and tried all the settings, and ultimately they calmed down after a couple of uses. Still not perfect, but much better. It was like they had to self-adjust.

I can't leave them on auto, though, as the wiper will go off randomly when I go through dust or anything - which is bad for the wiper blades as the window is very dry in those occasions. They also go off every time I enter the garage (I assume this has to do with the sudden shadow of entering the garage). I leave mine on the minimum automatic rain sensing setting when it rains though, and they work decent, only sometimes getting too aggressive with very little rain.

 

[camhabib]

So I've played around with the settings a bit and think I've figured out the functionality, and have to say, it kind of sucks. The "auto" setting simply senses the presence of rain, not the amount, and the "sensitivity" adjusts the frequency of wiping. Whether it's a light drizzle or the worst downpour, the same sensitivity setting will always wipe at the same speed. It seems a little speed sensitive, meaning the faster you go the more frequent it'll wipe, but the sensors appear to be unable to detect amount of rain, only the presence of.

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