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Windshield wipers running on high when engaging auto pilot
- Thread starter spdrcrM5
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Have you tried soft rebooting the Tesla Model Y?
Method 2:
Model 3/Y Soft Reboot Steps
- Press and hold the scroll wheels until the screens turn off
- The touchscreen and instrument cluster should restart after 10-30 seconds
- As with the Model X and Model S, the touchscreen reset can be done while driving, but parking the vehicle first is highly recommended.
Method 1:
- Place vehicle in park, with all doors shut
- Go to Controls > Safety and Security > Power Off
- Don’t touch anything (brake, doors, steering wheel, touchscreen, etc) for at least two minutes (though it may be best to wait at least five).
- After two (or five) minutes has passed, press the brake or open the door to start the Model 3/Y
Method 2:
- Place vehicle in Park, with all doors shut
- Press and hold the brake pedal
- Press and hold both scroll wheels
- Keep the brake and buttons pressed until the screen comes back on
My was doing something similar last might driving in autopilot. The wipers would go on and off in intermittent for no reason. I just did a reboot I hope it fixes this issue.
Just used autopilot and there was a warning that said something like:
you cannot disable wipers when using autopilot.
I will also try reboot but seems to me this is a feature added to vision. It was night 9:30pm) and 0 rain, 88 degreesish. Makes no sense why the wipers would be on with autopilot.
you cannot disable wipers when using autopilot.
I will also try reboot but seems to me this is a feature added to vision. It was night 9:30pm) and 0 rain, 88 degreesish. Makes no sense why the wipers would be on with autopilot.
I don't think it is a bug, with Vision only Autopilot, I guess "Wiper's ON" when "Autopilot ON" is by design. They changed the design of the wipers as well, they now put more water and supposedly clean the windshield better since crystal clear windshield is very important for the camera's to see and function properly.
watching YouTube reviews of vision only autopilot might help clarify this a bit more.
watching YouTube reviews of vision only autopilot might help clarify this a bit more.
Post a pic of this happening.
I have a 2020 LR (w/radar) running 4.18.2 and here's a pic of AP/FSD engaged. The wipers aren't running.
I have a 2020 LR (w/radar) running 4.18.2 and here's a pic of AP/FSD engaged. The wipers aren't running.
astrocling
Member
Been fighting this same problem all weekend. Day, night, rain, shine, divided highway, 2 lane road or city street it didn't matter. Did the soft screen reboot, did the shut down and wait didn't help. Finally thought to look at the windshield where the camera is and there was a bug right there that didn't come off in a wash or rainstorm. Cleaned in front of the camera and no problem since.
astrocling
Member
Once I cleaned the window in front of the camera I didn't have a single poor windshield wiper experience. Thats in about 1000 miles of driving in all kinds of conditions.
I don't have this issue with my vision only Y. But I think the previous poster may have hit the nail on the head... Your window is probably dirty. Even my non-tesla does that if I get dirt on the windows just right. The auto-sense goes haywire, and the wipers go on super speed until I wash/clean the windows.
Do you have a haze on your window? I don't have these issues on my vision only Y, but I do know that on my other car, with auto sensing wipers... Sometimes if there is a light haze on the window (due to dirt) when it wipes, causes the wipers to go to superspeed until I turn on the washers to clear the haze/streaks from the dirt.
TomServo
Active Member
I use RainX and I hope that reduces wiper use. I hate the distraction of wipers working in a light rain shower. At speeds over 45 mph I don't need wipers even in heavy rain.
That's why I like PIAA Super Silicone wipers. It makes the rain-x last waaay longer. The blade itself coats the windows. So even if you don't use any, it still causes the windows to repel water. It costs more than other blades, but in my experience it is worth the cost... I've tried just about every other brand, and nothing compares. I'd had a pair of PIAA wipers last almost 5 years on my other car. Whereas I've had Bosch Icons start to streak and chatter after only a few months.
I took delivery today, and on the drive home from Mt. Kisco the wipers would activate every time I engaged AP. My windshield is clean and pristine. I rented a 2021 MY last month from Turo (don’t know what software version) and I used AP extensively without the wipers ever going on. Has anyone found a way to use AP without the wipers?
That should not happen. Check that there is no dust, debris on the lenses of the forward cameras. Try a soft reboot (Start in Park; Press and Hold both steering wheel scroll wheels for 5 seconds.) The Tesla will initiate a soft reboot, then start up.
Exact same issue, happens every time I drive at night and relatively constantly basically turning it on low. During the day i have only had it happen once or twice. Took delivery in early August on my Y.
I keep my car extremely clean so there is no way there is something over the sensor.
It's a defect with the no radar vehicle.
I keep my car extremely clean so there is no way there is something over the sensor.
It's a defect with the no radar vehicle.
