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The wipers do not switch on automatically if it rains, and the yellow indicator light comes on.
Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the indicator light comes on again and stays on, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility ⇒Rain sensor .
Windshield wiper malfunction
The wipers do not wipe and the yellow indicator light comes on.
Switch the ignition off and on again.
If the indicator light comes on again and stays on, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility ⇒Rain sensor .
If there are changes in the way the rain sensor works
The rain sensor may misread what is happening in the detection zone of its sensitive rain-sensor sur‐
face⇒Fig.95 (arrows) and not work for a number of reasons, which may include:
Worn out wiper blades: Worn out wiper blades may leave a film of water or wiping streaks; this
can cause the wipers to run longer, to wipe more often, or to wipe continuously at high speed.
Insects: Insects hitting the windshield may trigger the wipers.
Salt streaks: Salt streaks on the windshield from winter driving can cause wiping more often or
continuously on glass that is almost dry.
Dirt: Caked-on dust, wax, any other buildup on the windshield (lotus effect), or car-wash deter‐
gent residue can lower the rain sensor's sensitivity and cause it to react too slowly or not at all.
Clean the rain sensor's sensitive surface ⇒Fig.95 (arrows) regularly and check the wiper blades
for wear or damage.
Crack or chip in the windshield: If a stone hits and chips the windshield while the rain sensor is
on, this will trigger a wiper cycle. After that, the rain sensor will recognize the change and recali‐
brate itself to respond to the sensitive surface's reduced detection zone. Depending on the size of
the chip, the sensor's reaction pattern may or may not change.
To remove wax and coats of polish safely, Volkswagen recommends using an alcohol-based wind‐
shield cleaner.
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