Rain sensor, location/purpose/design/function - GF82.30-P-4103F: Notes

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MODEL 129, 140 as of 1.6.96

MODEL 210 / (except 210.081 /281) up to 31.5.97 with CODE (345a) Rain sensor

Interlinkage on models 129/140

Fig 1: Identifying Rain Sensor Interlinkage Components (Model 129/140)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Interlinkage on model 210

Fig 2: Identifying Rain Sensor Interlinkage Components (Model 210)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Rain sensor, location		GF82.30-P-4103-01F
Rain sensor, purpose	The rain sensor (B38) senses the degree of moisture on the windshield. When the switch is set to interval wiping on the combination switch (S4) the rain sensor (B38) controls the interval time. When the combination switch (S4) is switched on or when circuit 15R is switched on, when the combination switch (S4) is already in the interval position the window is wiped once, even when it is dry.
Rain sensor, function		GF82.30-P-4103-02F