Windshield replacement
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Too Stroked
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The windshield doesn't need to be recalibrated. The sensors at the top of the windshield do. As for the shop that told you that they don't need to, they're full of crap and just trying to take your money and run. Why? Because you won't know if the sensors are off until they're long gone.
2021nightshade4x4
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What sensors are in the windshield? Part of TSS or is it a rain sensor?
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Too Stroked
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The sensors are not in your windshield. They are attached to the inside if it.
2021nightshade4x4
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Right.
I don’t like to look at them as separate units because 1.) OEM and aftermarket units are shipped with sensors attached, 2.) Attempting to detach and transfer sensors can only result in poor outcomes.
I know of other automakers such as Land Rover (yes, cringe) that allow the sensitivity of the sensors to be set by the user via interfaces accessible with tools available to the public, such as IID+ GAP tool.
It would be nice if Toyotas could do the same thing. They might already, vehicle is still very new to me.
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2021nightshade4x4
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The MOST CRAPTASTIC Windshields Ever: More 5th Gen Butthurt
The MOST CRAPTASTIC Windshields Ever: More 5th Gen Butthurt - Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum
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L1011
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I had mine done twice in one year (just happened to get two chips in the same year that broke the glass). Both times the company did a great job (they're a local glass replacement company that several of the local car dealers recommended to me) and I've had no problems. The windshield even included the wiper de-icing elements that run up the driver's side and under the wipers' resting position. I wasn't aware of any "sensors" needing to be connected though.
DAW89446
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From what I’m reading here and elsewhere, the sensor (camera) is part of an active safety system and adaptive cruise control. So, I’m sure my ‘18 SR5 doesn’t need a hyper expensive windshield because my truck has none of that stuff. If fact, I was quoted $325 recently when I got a second bad chip in it a few months back. Mainly because mine has the heating element for the parking position for the wipers.
2021nightshade4x4
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Snapped this today. Sorry, couldn’t resist. No, I didn’t pass him [emoji23]
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I bought my 2012 TE from a Dealer, Certified Pre Owned, and brought it back under warranty because the windshield wiper heater wasn't working. I could see the heating element was missing. The service rep was skeptical, but I pointed out that that feature was standard in 2012 (I had a brochure), and then we looked at the glass & realized it was not Toyota, but a replacement... the dealer did install a new windshield, without me making a fuss.
I would presume that all the 5th Gens have the wiper heater, so why would anyone make a windshield without the heating element? Trying to cheat someone who's not watching carefully when their windshield is replaced? I suppose if you're paying out of pocket and you're asked if you want to save $ by skipping the heating element, that's OK. I doubt that happens much.
Does the 5th Gen windshield glass fit other vehicles that don't have wiper heaters? I wouldn't think so, but I'm not sure.
I would presume that all the 5th Gens have the wiper heater, so why would anyone make a windshield without the heating element? Trying to cheat someone who's not watching carefully when their windshield is replaced? I suppose if you're paying out of pocket and you're asked if you want to save $ by skipping the heating element, that's OK. I doubt that happens much.
Does the 5th Gen windshield glass fit other vehicles that don't have wiper heaters? I wouldn't think so, but I'm not sure.
DAW89446
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My ‘12 Subaru Outback also has the same heating element in the windshield. It comes on automatically when the defroster button is activated, whereas the 4Runner has a dedicated button. The two times I replaced the windshield on the Outback, I was asked by the glass shop if my car was equipped with the heating element.