Overview, rain sensor (additional work when replacing the windshield/sensor replacement) (2' Series coupe and convertible, 2017-2021)
- 1-Series: E8x
- 3-Series: E9x
- 5-Series: E6x
- 6-Series: E6x
- X1: E84
- Z4:
E89
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 - 5-Series: E6x
- 6-Series: E6x
- 7-Series:
E6x
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 applicable BMW parts catalogue)- No Yes Yes - X5: E70
- X6:
E7x
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 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 - 1-Series: E8x
- 3-Series: E9x
- X1: E84
- X3: E83
- Z4:
E89
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 - 5-Series: F1x
- 5 Series Gran Turismo: F07
- 6-Series: F06, Fix
- 7-Series: FOx
- X3: F25
- X4:
F26
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 applicable BMW parts catalogue)- No Yes Yes - X5: F15, F85
- X6:
F16, F86
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 - 1-Series: F2x
- 2-Series: F2x
- 3-Series: F3x, F8x
- 3 Series Gran Turismo: F34
- 4-Series:
F3x, F8x
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 - 2-Series:
F4x
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:
- RR1
- RR2
- RR3
- RR4
- RR5
- RR6
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:
- RR11
- RR12
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