Auto Wiper. Bug or Mistake? - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

tokyogtr · 7th April 2008, 10:50 PM

Anyone out there managed to make the auto wiper work? Looks like there is a wire and a sensor going to the top of the windscreen but the wiper stalk does not have an option on it. Only Mist, INT, LO and HI. Did Nissan make a mistake with the wiper stalk? I'll ask the dealer today but just wondering if anyone had figured it out yet?

Moff · 7th April 2008, 10:59 PM

As its not out here, nor can I afford one, I'm afraid I cannot help you

tokyogtr · 7th April 2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Moff

As its not out here, nor can I afford one, I'm afraid I cannot help you

rubbish response... you could at least make a guess just to get the chit chat going...

Moff · 7th April 2008, 11:07 PM

erm... Dilithyiam Crystals are an extra on some cars, maybe yours doesn't have them ?

Moff

tokyogtr · 7th April 2008, 11:31 PM

i'll look out for them tonight. thanks.

doggiehowser · 8th April 2008, 04:23 AM

Ditto. I tried turning them on but even in heavy downpour nada.

Crail Loser · 8th April 2008, 07:54 AM

Apparantly this is a function initially only to be released on UK models, an "extra" provided by Nissan for its UK customers but apparantly to be unlocked in Japan and the USA as global warming continues to increase rainfall in these countries.

-nods wisely-

hyrev · 8th April 2008, 08:07 AM

They will only turn on if the GPS gets the info from the weather station
saying that is raining. So, unless you are in Japan, then tough luck.
Perhaps because it was raining so much, it was a clear indication for
you stay in so as not void your warranty.

tokyogtr · 8th April 2008, 08:10 AM

damn, i found out why.... you need to flick all the switches to Normal, put your foot on the brake, flick em all to R, pull right paddle...

Crail Loser · 8th April 2008, 08:15 AM

You know the horrible truth is some of these bits of banter will end up as "internet truths" on other sites

davros · 8th April 2008, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tokyogtr

Anyone out there managed to make the auto wiper work? Looks like there is a wire and a sensor going to the top of the windscreen but the wiper stalk does not have an option on it. Only Mist, INT, LO and HI. Did Nissan make a mistake with the wiper stalk? I'll ask the dealer today but just wondering if anyone had figured it out yet?

Try putting it onto "INT". This is sometimes the setting for other Nissans that have auto wipers. Then move your hand over the sensor and see if the wipers work!!

NISFAN · 8th April 2008, 10:33 AM

How to get Auto wipers to work...............

Step 1. Lean over and open glove box
Step 2. Reach in and grab hold of Owners manual
Step 3. Open Owners manual to index page
Step 4. Look down index for 'Wiper control' section, and note page number
Step 5. Turn page to correct page number
Step 6. Read contents of page and follow instructions on how auto wiper mode is activated.

tokyogtr · 8th April 2008, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NISFAN

How to get Auto wipers to work...............

Step 1. Lean over and open glove box
Step 2. Reach in and grab hold of Owners manual
Step 3. Open Owners manual to index page
Step 4. Look down index for 'Wiper control' section, and note page number
Step 5. Turn page to correct page number
Step 6. Read contents of page and follow instructions on how auto wiper mode is activated.

Step 7. Realize it's all in Japanese and start lessons again.
Step 8. Listen to someone who actually owns an R35 GT-R

ChristianR · 8th April 2008, 11:20 AM

Step 9. Take Japanese reading lessons at local college

Crail Loser · 8th April 2008, 11:58 AM

Step 10. Look at the pictures and try and figure it out.
Step 11. Wonder why Japanese manuals always depict western style people.

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tokyogtr GTROC Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tokyo Posts: 1,094	Auto Wiper. Bug or Mistake? Anyone out there managed to make the auto wiper work? Looks like there is a wire and a sensor going to the top of the windscreen but the wiper stalk does not have an option on it. Only Mist, INT, LO and HI. Did Nissan make a mistake with the wiper stalk? I'll ask the dealer today but just wondering if anyone had figured it out yet?

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7th April 2008, 10:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Moff GTR Register Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 348	As its not out here, nor can I afford one, I'm afraid I cannot help you

7th April 2008, 11:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Moff GTR Register Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 348	erm... Dilithyiam Crystals are an extra on some cars, maybe yours doesn't have them ? Moff

7th April 2008, 11:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
tokyogtr GTROC Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tokyo Posts: 1,094	i'll look out for them tonight. thanks.

8th April 2008, 04:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
doggiehowser GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 416	Ditto. I tried turning them on but even in heavy downpour nada.

8th April 2008, 07:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
Crail Loser GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,691	Apparantly this is a function initially only to be released on UK models, an "extra" provided by Nissan for its UK customers but apparantly to be unlocked in Japan and the USA as global warming continues to increase rainfall in these countries. -nods wisely-

8th April 2008, 08:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
hyrev GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sushi City Posts: 4,081	They will only turn on if the GPS gets the info from the weather station saying that is raining. So, unless you are in Japan, then tough luck. Perhaps because it was raining so much, it was a clear indication for you stay in so as not void your warranty.

8th April 2008, 08:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
tokyogtr GTROC Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tokyo Posts: 1,094	damn, i found out why.... you need to flick all the switches to Normal, put your foot on the brake, flick em all to R, pull right paddle...

8th April 2008, 08:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
Crail Loser GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,691	You know the horrible truth is some of these bits of banter will end up as "internet truths" on other sites

8th April 2008, 10:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
NISFAN GTR Register Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Herts Posts: 1,696	How to get Auto wipers to work............... Step 1. Lean over and open glove box Step 2. Reach in and grab hold of Owners manual Step 3. Open Owners manual to index page Step 4. Look down index for 'Wiper control' section, and note page number Step 5. Turn page to correct page number Step 6. Read contents of page and follow instructions on how auto wiper mode is activated.

8th April 2008, 11:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
ChristianR GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,287	Step 9. Take Japanese reading lessons at local college

8th April 2008, 11:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
Crail Loser GTR Register Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,691	Step 10. Look at the pictures and try and figure it out. Step 11. Wonder why Japanese manuals always depict western style people.