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Damn. Well 35s would get my speed a little closer to being right. Doing 68 when I'm really doing 75 could get me in trouble if I forget. Hate to get pulled over thinking I'm doing 75 when I'm really doing 85ish

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@chrisbh17 Turns out, that cover for the rain sensor is actually the same cover I still need to pickup to cover the top section of my auto high beam mirror. Reached out to Benny earlier to inquire about the white plug left over after installing my humidity sensor. Not saying I'll do it now, but I for sure would if for whatever reason my windshield had to be replaced especially if I already have everything in place for the install minus the sensor.
 

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@chrisbh17 Turns out, that cover for the rain sensor is actually the same cover I still need to pickup to cover the top section of my auto high beam mirror. Reached out to Benny earlier to inquire about the white plug left over after installing my humidity sensor. Not saying I'll do it now, but I for sure would if for whatever reason my windshield had to be replaced especially if I already have everything in place for the install minus the sensor.
The white plug on the ATC mirror harness is for the rain sensor if that's what you were referring too.

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The white plug on the ATC mirror harness is for the rain sensor if that's what you were referring too.

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That is exactly what I was referring to. Many thanks! Then I know I'm tackling this.
 

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The white plug on the ATC mirror harness is for the rain sensor if that's what you were referring too.

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I just put the Auto Dim/Humidity harness from an 2018 in my ‘17 and I have the same plug left over. In addition to the Rain Sensor and possibly windshield, what other equipment/hardware would be needed to make the Auto Wipers work?
 

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That is exactly what I was referring to. Many thanks! Then I know I'm tackling this.
I should probably put out the disclaimer that I was told when I bought my harness that the extra plug is for the rain sensor. It makes sense that it would be. I can't think of any other option in that area that would require a connector. The only other option I know of are the cab lights and I'm pretty sure that harness is a different part number. I guess it would be worth a try as long as you could figure out how to mount the sensor in a way that it would function properly. If it did I would be definitely be interested in giving it a try as well.

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@chrisbh17 Turns out, that cover for the rain sensor is actually the same cover I still need to pickup to cover the top section of my auto high beam mirror. Reached out to Benny earlier to inquire about the white plug left over after installing my humidity sensor. Not saying I'll do it now, but I for sure would if for whatever reason my windshield had to be replaced especially if I already have everything in place for the install minus the sensor.

Yep, I did some further reading in the service manual and the procedure for replacing the sensor involves removing the rear view mirror cover....2+2 = its the same rear view mirror cover with and without the humidity sensor.

Ill have to bookmark this idea here and in my brain as a reminder for if (when) I need my windshield replaced. Maybe a small tip for the glass installer will get me a rain sensor windshield.
 

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BTW if Im reading it correctly, the electrical diagram for the rain sensor shows an Orange/Violet wire.....if your empty connector has one of those, chances are its meant for the rain sensor.
 
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I should probably put out the disclaimer that I was told when I bought my harness that the extra plug is for the rain sensor. It makes sense that it would be. I can't think of any other option in that area that would require a connector. The only other option I know of are the cab lights and I'm pretty sure that harness is a different part number. I guess it would be worth a try as long as you could figure out how to mount the sensor in a way that it would function properly. If it did I would be definitely be interested in giving it a try as well.

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I sent out a couple emails to some glass companies to see about the bracket since I couldn’t find and part number associated with it. I’ll let y’all know for sure.


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I just put the Auto Dim/Humidity harness from an 2018 in my ‘17 and I have the same plug left over. In addition to the Rain Sensor and possibly windshield, what other equipment/hardware would be needed to make the Auto Wipers work?

If you already have the harness installed, then I’m going to assume that you would need the windshield which would more than likely come with the bracket and pad. You would also need the top cover (you might already have if you installed the mirror covers). Then the sensor and programming. All of the above is purely assumptions as I have not done this yet.

What I’m possibly looking at is modifying my current windshield with a bracket, pad, cover and sensor. Then program with Alfa.


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If you already have the harness installed, then I’m going to assume that you would need the windshield which would more than likely come with the bracket and pad. You would also need the top cover (you might already have if you installed the mirror covers). Then the sensor and programming. All of the above is purely assumptions as I have not done this yet.

What I’m possibly looking at is modifying my current windshield with a bracket, pad, cover and sensor. Then program with Alfa.


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Now you have us all interested.

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It should all be doable, I just worry about the positioning of the bracket.

For FCA to make a specific windshield makes me think it's not so simple to get it all in the right place.

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Now you have us all interested.

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Lol don’t quote me on any of this! After researching today, this is what I’ve been able to come up with so far. From everything I’ve been able to gather, it does seem possible. However, the sensor for this is pretty finicky from what I understand. The adhesion pad and bracket have to be just right otherwise they will not operate properly.

Which is why the windshield replacement is probably the best route. Still doing some digging and to be honest, if we can’t source the bracket then it simply isn’t going to work.


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If you already have the harness installed, then I’m going to assume that you would need the windshield which would more than likely come with the bracket and pad. You would also need the top cover (you might already have if you installed the mirror covers). Then the sensor and programming. All of the above is purely assumptions as I have not done this yet.

What I’m possibly looking at is modifying my current windshield with a bracket, pad, cover and sensor. Then program with Alfa.


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I’ll definitely be following this. It sounds like the position of this sensor is pretty precise.

Are you talking about the top cover for the rear view mirror?
 
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I’ll definitely be following this. It sounds like the position of this sensor is pretty precise.

Are you talking about the top cover for the rear view mirror?

Yes, the cover is the same from what I can tell.


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Is the bracket available through Mopar or Aftermarket?
 
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Is the bracket available through Mopar or Aftermarket?

I haven’t been able to source the windshield bracket yet. I did reach out to a couple windshield companies to see if they have them.


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