Auto Wipers

[Bootneckshuffl]

Good morning everyone

I know that this subject has been covered in depth (subject being that Tesla Auto Wipers are absolute dog turd).

Just wondering if anyone has seen or heard any updates on a fix or whether they’re expected to actually work properly at some point?

SC literally burying their heads in the sand, trying to tell me that there’s no issue! Hilarious.

 

[Durzel]

Don't worry Elon said "actually smart auto wiper software releases in about 3 weeks":

https://twitter.com/x/status/1671703741626499075

That was back in June 2023 though.

No one knows. it's possible the hardware isn't up to the job and can never do it effectively. I happen to think that a camera that has no night vision, that can't see the windscreen like a rain sensor does (which blasts IR at the windscreen and processes the scatter of the return signal) will never work effectively. At times it'll seem like it's fixed, because the conditions are such that it falls within the very narrow window where it actually works (daylight, no glare, consistent rainfall, etc), but the reality is that it is just as bad as it's always been.

 

[s_zigmond]

Joining for the inevitable "my wipers work perfectly" comments from certain members

 

[Bootneckshuffl]

Did a drive and back to York yesterday. Wipers were shockingly bad. Go like the clappers in light drizzle and massive pauses whilst it’s lashing down! I understand we can operate the wipers manually but again, you’d think an innovative company like Tesla would be able to have auto wipers that work? Or am I expecting too much and being crazy?

 

[MB11]

I’ve given up on the wipers, only ever use manual control now. I know many say they aren’t fiddling with the software but since the last few releases, I get permanent dry wiping. Before someone posts, yes the camera area is clean.

 

[GeorgeSymonds]

Don't worry Elon said "actually smart auto wiper software releases in about 3 weeks":

https://twitter.com/x/status/1671703741626499075

That was back in June 2023 though.

No one knows. it's possible the hardware isn't up to the job and can never do it effectively. I happen to think that a camera that has no night vision, that can't see the windscreen like a rain sensor does (which blasts IR at the windscreen and processes the scatter of the return signal) will never work effectively. At times it'll seem like it's fixed, because the conditions are such that it falls within the very narrow window where it actually works (daylight, no glare, consistent rainfall, etc), but the reality is that it is just as bad as it's always been.

And before that in 2019 there was Deep Rain... a

 

[Midnightsun]

Well mine are improved because for the longest time they would not even turn on in a downpour when set to auto so I had to intervene by going manual. Now the auto mode works because when its sunny out the wipe here and there a few times a day. In rain they wipe but speeds are so far off its rather sad. it's going to rain quite a bit here in the next few days so I will get a better feel if there is any improvement in functionality. One improvement is they actually work in light snow now which they used to fail miserably.

 

[spooksman]

This thread should keep me occupied for a while...

 

[browellm]

Could merge these and consolidate the entire forum down to eight threads.

 

[GeorgeSymonds]

Could merge these and consolidate the entire forum down to eight threads.

Thats the plan, in 3 months, 6 months definitely

 

[Sparkeur]

Don't worry Elon said "actually smart auto wiper software releases in about 3 weeks":

Great news. It's been confirmed. As EM said Actually Auto Summon and Smart Auto Wipers are being released as a single entity. Apparently to be called SMART ASS AUTOWIPE.

 

[Dilly]

The release of Smart summon is just a ‘come and get me’ estimate

 

[khyros]

I don't usually say much about auto wipers but my oh my.. it is TERRIBLE now.

 

[Durzel]

I don't usually say much about auto wipers but my oh my.. it is TERRIBLE now.

(yes it should be "have been" but the meme is "has", so there)

 

[Foxsbiscuits]

Guys just read the manual, page 42 paragraph J.3 -
1. Turn your head to your passenger.
2. Say "I literally can't see the road"
3.Make this gesture -

The wipers will then wipe once.
Repeat as necessary.
Dunno what everyone's complaining about.

 

[Dracaris]

Soon they'll release Actually Super Smart Wipers. The trademarked name will be "ASS Wipers."

 

[spooksman]

I happen to think my autowipers are perfect….

I drive along and it starts to rain - when I can’t see, I automatically press the little button on the end of the stalk…

I know, not helpful

 

[mdunc]

Of late there have been loads of US YouTubers doing FSD 12.x.x.x (supervised).

This is the first one I have seen in rain

 

[xreyuk]

Of late there have been loads of US YouTubers doing FSD 12.x.x.x (supervised).

This is the first one I have seen in rain

All I can think watching this is how are those rattles not annoying him.

 

[buss]

I'm a pretty rational guy, before buying a Tesla I saw the post about wipers and thought "how bad can they really be. People probably have perfectionist expectations, and want it to do track days for them too. I'm sure it'll be fine".

Nope. They have always failed in every operational capacity. Tesla's auto wiper implementation is absolutely ridiculous and unfit for purpose.
- They don't turn on during a downpour.
- They don't get the hint when I manually trigger them 5 times in a row.
- They come on during a completely dry week in bright sunlight.
- They go absolutely bloody mental during a light drizzle.

They have no redeeming quality. They really are as bad as everyone says. I live with it, on the basis the rest of the car is mostly fantastic.