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2020 TESLA MODEL 3

Standard Range Plus Single Motor RWDAWDAUTOMATICev
20 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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U0178low severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Rain Sensor Module

on 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus Single Motor RWD · AWD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the rain-sensing windshield wiper module.

Symptoms

  • Auto wipers not working
  • Rain sense feature disabled
  • Wipers only work in manual mode

Common causes

  • Rain sensor failure
  • Wiring issue
  • Sensor not bonded to windshield
  • Fuse blown
  • Windshield replacement error

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check rain sensor power
  2. Test wiring
  3. Verify sensor bonded to windshield properly
  4. Check fuse
  5. Inspect sensor gel pad

Repair notes

Check sensor mounting gel pad on windshield. Must be rebonded during windshield replacement.

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