[url]Hi all screen replaced with non Pilkington one and auto lights not working, replaced sensor pad and tried new sensor with no joy as read on another thread problem is caused by sensor pad, has anyone found a fix for this as it can't be just me who has this problem[/url]

Last edited by Robgosty on 5th Jan 2017 2:41pm. Edited 1 time in total

Well, not sure if its the same problem but when I had this identical scenario it turned out that the fitting behind the mirror that contains the light and rain sensors had not been clipped properly to the screen, so it was slightly proud of the glass and didn't work. Fitter returned, removed and refitted the sensor and clamp, and was fixed. Graham

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Presumably you didn't fit the screen yourself so call the fitter and ask them to come and sort it.

If done via insurance I would complain to them so they can log the complaint with the fitters.

Fitter is a friend and no wiser than me, googled and other people have had same issue when non Pilkington screen fitted, one guy replaced sensor pad as had bubbles in it but this has not worked for me, only a little niggle but it annoys the hell out of me, at night turn engine on and lights come on for about 20 seconds they then go off for about 30 sec then come back on again, in daylight lights are on all the time, this has only happened since screen was replaced, if I just hold sensor on screen during day lights go off fine, thinking of just removing purple part that is attached to screen and drilling a hole in it 🤔

Isn't a windscreen covered on your insurance ?

I had a new Pilkington one fitted and it cost me something like £80 for the windscreen excess - and doesn't count as a claim....

Hi Alistair, not an insurance job, have a trader policy so don't want to be claiming on that, just needing a fix for the problem, some one must have a clue

Ian it aligned properly with the little window in the top hatching area? If the glass is fitted slightly off then it might be out of line. There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
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Robgosty wrote:

Hi all screen replaced with non Pilkington one and auto lights not working, replaced sensor pad and tried new sensor with no joy as read on another thread problem is caused by sensor pad, has anyone found a fix for this as it can't be just me who has this problem

Glad to hear you resolved it

Robgosty wrote:

can only presume purple lens is to do with auto wipers (turned mine off with IOD tool as crap)

Mine are excellent, barely have to interfere at all, maybe your auto wiper sensor is faulty as well...!!!

Glad the lights are fixed  Pete

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So was it more or less what I suggested ^^^ ... not fitted to the screen properly...? Graham

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Not really as auto lights were on all the time with lens in place, now it's removed and sensor fitted direct to screen lights work fine, as I said can presume the purple lens is just to do with autowipers which I have turned off

I posted some pics in a couple of other threads but I can't link the post as I can't quote it. See http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic36415-60.html

Note how the hole in the screen mask doesn't line up with the red circular window in the sensor. Ron B. VK2OTC
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