Rain Sensor - System Operation

Boxster
12/01 9212

11/9/01

Binder-Group 8/9-Air Conditioning, Electrics

Rain Sensor Operation Instructions

Vehicle Type:
Boxster, Boxster S

Model Year:
As of 2001 (1)

Concern:

Operation of the Rain Sensor (optional equipment).

Information:

We have received and tested many rain sensor modules and control units. A majority of them have been found to be without defects.

Please check for proper operation of the rain sensor system before condemning any parts.

Operation:

Turning the rain sensor on or off.

1. To turn on rain sensor: Turn the wiper switch to position 3 (interval).

2. To turn off rain sensor: Turn the wiper switch to position 0.

Important
> If the wiper switch is in position 3 when the ignition is turned on, the rain sensor remains switched off.

There are are three ways to turn on the rain sensor if the switch is left in position 3 (rain sensor - on) when restarting the vehicle.

1. Turn the wiper switch to position 0 then back to position 3.

2. Actuate windshield washer system.

3. Change the rain sensor sensitivity using the wiper interval adjuster.

Actuation of the rain sensor is confirmed by one wiping stroke.

Changing the rain sensor sensitivity. Sensitivity can be set to 6 different levels using the wiper interval adjuster.

> Turn interval adjuster counter-clockwise: Low sensitivity.

> Turn interval adjuster clockwise: High sensitivity.

Setting is confirmed by one wiping stroke.

Literature: Boxster Driver's manual 01 (1) model:
> Chapter "Operation, Safety, Instruments"

MY 2001 Service Information / Technical Introduction page 22





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