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Do the rain sensor and automatic headlight activation on Citroëns work properly? Do they often malfunction?

The automatic sensor system for wipers and headlights in higher-spec Citroën models is generally… quite effective, offering comfort and safety by automatically activating the lights and wipers. However, its sensitivity can be the cause of intermittent malfunctions, leading to many complaints.

The most common problem is not an internal defect in the sensor, but rather a external interference in reading. This often happens after replacing the windshield or installing window film (window filmcreating air bubbles or dirt in the contact area between the sensor (located near the rearview mirror) and the glass. The sensor, unable to read the glass surface correctly, begins to function erratically.

Symptoms include windshield wipers turning on by themselves or at an inappropriate speed, and headlights turning on for no apparent reason. Repair is usually straightforward, requiring… cleaning, repositioning or proper fixing From the sensor to the glass, which is much more affordable than replacing the part.

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