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Fluence Rain Light Sensor Problems

Hi, I'm having a strange issue with my 2011 Renault Fluence (gasoline engine). The rain-light sensor seems to be malfunctioning. I'm getting an error stored in the error memory, the automatic wiping doesn't work in the rain, and the automatic headlight control is also inactive. Furthermore, the speedometer dimming isn't working, and the lights switch on seemingly at random. Has anyone experienced something similar? Mileage is at 138698 km.

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A 2011 Renault Fluence owner reported issues with the rain-light sensor, affecting automatic wiping, headlight control, and speedometer dimming. A suggestion was made to inspect the gel pad on the windshield for bubbles, which can interfere with the sensor's function. The problem was traced to bubbles under the gel pad, which were causing faults in the car's central electrical system. After replacing the gel pad and recalibrating the sensor, the issues were resolved.

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martintiger1

Greetings! I also own a Renault Fluence, and I recall experiencing similar auto sensor issues. Did you by any chance inspect the gel pad of the rain-light sensor on the windshield? Sometimes bubbles form under it, which can interfere with the sensor's proper function.

nelemaier5 (community.author)

Thanks for the quick reply! I hadn't considered the gel pad itself. How would bubbles forming under the gel pad cause all of these seemingly unrelated symptoms? It seems strange that one malfunctioning sensor could affect the speedometer dimming and headlight control as well.

martintiger1

Yes, I agree, it does seem odd. It's likely due to the sensor's integration with the car's central electrical system. The rain-light sensor communicates with the body control module (BCM), which manages various functions. A fault there may cascade through other systems. If the bubble theory doesn't pan out, take it to a workshop. Bubbles under the gel are known to cause a fault.

nelemaier5 (community.author)

Thanks for confirming that the bubbles could be the cause. I inspected the gel pad, and sure enough, there were bubbles! I took it to the workshop, they replaced the gel pad and recalibrated the sensor. Total repair cost was 62€. Now everything works perfectly again!

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FLUENCE