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Peugeot 508 Rain Light Sensor

My 2020 Peugeot 508 hybrid (190k kilometers) has a rain-light sensor issue. I'm getting an error, the automatic wipers are dead, headlights won't switch on automatically, and the speedometer dimming isn't working. The lights are always on. I've checked fuses and wiring, but found nothing.

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franziska_brown96

That sounds frustrating. I also own a 508 (not the hybrid) and had similar issues: erratic wipers, headlights, and dash dimming. It's almost certainly the rain-light sensor. Is your windshield original?

majaberger9 (Author)

The windshield is original. What fixed it for you? Was it a sensor replacement, or more complex troubleshooting?

franziska_brown96

If it's the original windshield, I suspect it's the same issue I had. A workshop diagnosed bubbles forming under the gel pad where the sensor sits on the windshield. This interfered with the sensor's readings. They replaced the gel pad and recalibrated the sensor. I recommend you do the same.

majaberger9 (Author)

Thanks for the insight! I'll get it checked out at the workshop, mentioning the gel pad issue. I've booked an appointment and they quoted me around 62€, so hopefully, that will solve it.

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