E46 - Rain-Light Sensor: Notes

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The rain-light sensor detects water on the windscreen and the ambient brightness. The signals of the rain-light sensor control the wiper function, the automatic driving lights control and the adaptive headlights control unit.

Fig 1: Locating Rain-Light Sensor

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