Overview, rain sensor (additional work when replacing the windshield/sensor replacement) (2' Series coupe and convertible, 2017-2021)

2020 BMW M240i xDrive 2D CoupeSECTION 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
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