Does anybody know how they work or what operates them? Mine keep coming on every now and again even when not raining?????

See here -

http://topix.landrover.jlrext.com/topix/co...p;id=60967

Page 11 - If you leave all way down it should stop auto  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

There is a sensor at the top of the windscreen and when the light entering the sensor is modified by a rain drop it activates the wipers. Of course the sensor cannot tell the difference between a rain drop or something else that interrupts the light. I have major problems with bugs and locusts getting splattered in the screen - sometimes maybe a flying leaf.

It is a limitation of the system and something to be lived with. If it becomes annoying just turn it off at the wiper switch.

Garry 07MY RRS TDV6
Arctic Frost
Aspen Interior

They are also sensitve to car parks and overcast skys Mike

2014 Facelift Discovery

Thanks guys!