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18-04-2011, 08:12 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 6
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Hi,
We have just purchased an ex-demonstrator Ford Mondeo MB Zetec TDCI manufactured in 05/10. It is a great car - we are loving it. We have a query regarding the auto-sensing wipers. I notice on Ford.com.au that auto-sensing wipers come standard with the new MC Zetec's, but did they come standard with the MB Zetec's? Interestingly - the car also does not have a Zetec badge on the rear and also it has rear air/con vents which I thought I was only available on the Titanium? Thoughts would be welcome.... Thanks Robert |
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18-04-2011, 08:21 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 18
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G'day Robert
I also have a MB Zetec about the same vintage as yours and it does have auto-sensing wipers, rear air vents and no zetec badge just a TDCI badge. I think the MB had an upgrade in the second half of last year that also included powershift transmission and the 120kW diesel. Cheers
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18-04-2011, 08:39 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Apr 2011
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Stocky, to put your auto-sensing wipers on, I presume you just put the right hand lever up a single notch? Does your wiper lever move up any more than a single notch? Thanks in advance.... Robert |
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18-04-2011, 10:14 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 18
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Robert
From the off position you flick down for a single wipe. Then you move the wiper lever one up for sensing wipers and then another position for continuous operation. My gear lever does not identify the transmission as a powershift, which I am pretty happy with. I dont need to be reminded everytime I look at the gear lever, I think its a bit tacky.
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18-04-2011, 10:53 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 6
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Thanks Stocky. Embarrassingly, I am coming to the conclusion it is user error.
I ran the VIN on etis.ford.com and the car was built with auto-sense wipers, and also confirms I have powershift. I will take another look at the wipers tonight. Cheers Robert |
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18-04-2011, 03:05 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Sydney
Posts: 917
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Easy to tell just look on the top of the windscreen for the sensor cover it up with your finger it should wipe becarefull though it will rip the wipers off if your hand comes in contact
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18-04-2011, 09:09 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 186
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These are pretty cool, had a couple of random unwanted wipes, but since i turned the sensitivity down, It's been a case of set & forget.
very handy during this crappy on again off again type rain we're having up here |
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Auto Wipers
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