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Overview, rain sensor (additional work when replacing the windshield/sensor replacement) (2016-2022)

Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor/Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor/Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
Condensation sensor square 30 x 20 mm Yes No No No
Sensor type/Sensor shape With Windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary When replacing substitute visuals Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor/substitute visuals Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types square 60 x 40 mm No Yes - Yes Yes
RLS approximately ø 50 mm No (new substitute visuals required, refer to the applicable BMW parts catalogue) - No Yes Yes
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary When replacing substitute visuals Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor/substitute visuals Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
RLPSS (Rain, light and precipitation solar sensor)
(Designation is located on the back of the sensor)
approximately ø 50 mm
Yes Yes - Yes Yes
RLS (vehicle with no HUD)
(Designation is located on the back of the sensor)
approximately ø 50 mm
No (new substitute visuals required, refer to the applicable BMW parts catalogue) - No Yes Yes
RLSS (vehicle with HUD)
(Designation is located on the back of the sensor)
approximately ø 50 mm
Yes Yes - Yes Yes
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types square 60 x 40 mm No Yes Yes Yes
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary When replacing substitute visuals Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor/substitute visuals Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types approximately ø 35 mm No No - Yes Yes
all types approximately ø 50 mm Yes Yes - Yes Yes
Only for F25: RLS approximately ø 50 mm No (new substitute visuals required, refer to the applicable BMW parts catalogue) - No Yes Yes
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types approximately ø 35 mm No No No No
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all up to 03/2014 except operating fluid (01)
(Designation is located on the back of the sensor)
approximately ø 35 mm
No No Yes Yes
Operating fluid (01)
(Designation is located on the back of the sensor)
approximately ø 35 mm
No No No No
All as from 03/2014 approximately ø 35 mm No No No No
Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types No No No No

BMW i: 

Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types approximately ø 35 mm No No No No

BMW from G series 

Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types No No No No

MINI (all): 

Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types square 60 x 40 mm No Yes Yes Yes
all types approximately ø 35 mm No No No No

Rolls-Royce: 

Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types square 60 x 40 mm No Yes Yes Yes
all types approximately ø 35 mm No No Yes Yes
all types approximately ø 50 mm Yes Yes Yes Yes

Rolls-Royce: 

Sensor type/Sensor shape With windshield replacement, replacement sensor required When replacing the sensor Programming/coding necessary When replacing the sensor Initialization required Connecting the diagnostic system required
all types approximately ø 35 mm No No No No