I think I might have got to the bottom of my non functioning rain sensor and auto lights but would appreciate your comments.
I had a new windscreen fitted today and hoped this would solve the problem but it hasn’t.
On opening up the sensor ‘clamshell’ cover I found the part number of the sensor fitted and googled it. I got a result which suggests it’s one for a sport!

Looks like someone has tried to fix a problem in the past and fitted the wrong part. I’d be grateful if someone could confirm or contradict my suspicions.

Thanks in advance
Chris

If it has never worked for you then the fuse may have been removed.

Hi Graeme
Unfortunately that was the first thing I checked and it’s fine.

Chris 2017 Jaguar F Pace 25t Portfolio - still part of the JLR family 😀
2009 3.6 V8 (MY2010) - my first ever diesel! - now also gone
2004 4.4 V8 Petrol Vogue - now gone

Strange - normally a new sensor comes with the new windscreen pre-bonded. There is a gel between the sensor and the screen - if you look from the outside of the screen at the sensor you may be able to see bubbles in the gel - if they are present then the sensor won't work.

See the picture below from my last screen instal which stopped the sensor working - the fitters put a new screen under warranty as it was supplied like that. You can see the bubble right in front of part of sensor on the bottom right

Hi Nick
I don’t think it’s the screen that is the issue, rather the gubbins which attached to the screen.
I believe the part number is LR014238 but that code doesn’t appear anywhere in the photo posted above, hence my query.

If anyone out there has reason to remove the two part plastic clamshell thingy behind the rear view mirror in the near future (MY 2010) and feels the urge to see if it’s the same as mine I’d be grateful  2017 Jaguar F Pace 25t Portfolio - still part of the JLR family 😀
2009 3.6 V8 (MY2010) - my first ever diesel! - now also gone
2004 4.4 V8 Petrol Vogue - now gone

A quick google of the part number shows it listed as a Jag, Disco, Sport and Freelander part -- seems generic! Current: 2011 FFRR Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8
Previous: -
2004 FFRR Vogue 4.4 V8 with LPG
1997 P38 4.0 SE with LPG
1997 P38 4.6 Vogue with LPG

Hi Chris
Sorry, I wasn’t implying the screen was faulty but that the sensor should be bonded to the windscreen with a gel - the gel can develop bubbles like in the picture I posted (and that’s why they usually come prebonded on a new screen). When you look through your screen can you see the gel or any bubbles between screen and sensor?

If I get a chance in next couple of days I’ll take the clamshell off mine and check part number for you Current Fleet:-
2018 Discovery 5 3.0 HSE
2021 Ford Ranger Wildtrack
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt 5.0 V8
1993 Defender 90 200TDI Pickup

Gone - not forgotten
2016 L405 4.4 SDV8 Vogue SE
2012 L322 4.4 Westminster
2004 L322 4.4 V8 Autobiography LE
2000 P38 RR 4.0 HSE (ex Clarkson test car)

Anyone know how to remove the rain sensor on a 2011 vogue to repair/replace

chris_read wrote:

I think I might have got to the bottom of my non functioning rain sensor and auto lights but would appreciate your comments.
I had a new windscreen fitted today and hoped this would solve the problem but it hasn’t.
On opening up the sensor ‘clamshell’ cover I found the part number of the sensor fitted and googled it. I got a result which suggests it’s one for a sport!

Looks like someone has tried to fix a problem in the past and fitted the wrong part. I’d be grateful if someone could confirm or contradict my suspicions.

Thanks in advance
Chris

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Did you manage to solve your problem, did you remove the module, if so how do you release the metal clips,

anyone know what the jelly is and where you can source it,
trying to remove mine

Gels were on sale on ebay a while ago.
Clamps were easy at mine.
Mine is problematic too.
Light sensor was working but rain wasnt.
Now light stopped too.
Anyway i like arranging myself wipers work too fast for me when automatic. 2010 3.6tdv8 180k km.
sold 06 td6 160k
Sold 03 td6 260k