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Can I add the rain sensor to my xj8?

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Old 05-17-2013, 10:29 PM
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Just curious if i could add this option to my 99 Vdp?
 
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Old 05-19-2013, 11:55 AM
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I think so, you'll need to confirm 'auto' on the wiper stalk, and you need a rain sensor, it's shroud (that fits the back of the r.v. mirror) also confirm the wiring and connection in the roof console loom. I've a couple of rain sensors if you need. PM me.
 
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Old 05-19-2013, 12:43 PM
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Not sure but I think you might need a different windscreen for the rain sensor as it has a cut out behind the mirror.

I know when I ordered a replacement windscreen for my XK8 they asked me whether I had a rain sensor fitted and said there were 8 different screens for the car. Even after asking me all this they still sent out the wrong screen anyway!
 
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Old 05-20-2013, 05:55 AM
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It's looks more complex than fitting the Rain Sensor with the appropriate windscreen.

Can I add the rain sensor to my xj8?-rain-sensing.jpg

The Rain Sensor (arrowed in blue) on the back of the Rear View Mirror (arrowed in green) goes to a Rain Sensing Module (arrowed in red) which in turn links to the Body Processor Module.

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Old 05-20-2013, 08:03 AM
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Yea I have the Vdp. Most of that should be there already. Was just bored lol
 
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