cracked windshield help (UPDATED)

Blackout335i · 12-22-2010, 10:16 PM

Went through the car wash last night to clean it, had no issues. However due to the temp difference outside the car started to fog up inside so turned up the heat to clear the windshield. Within 30 seconds of turning up the heat the windshield cracked right across the car. There is no reason this should of happened and not sure if its an issue with the BMW glass and now I'm guessing I'll get screwed having to pay for a new one...

Anyone else have the same issue, did you get anywhere with BMW. Also any cheap glass replacement places in Markham or Toronto you can recommend as I'm sure the dealer will be $1500+

bunnn · 12-23-2010, 12:11 AM

I remember when my old car cracked last year. I went to apple autoglass to ask about one with rain sensor. I was quoted $650...I really don't think you need to buy glass from BMW

ELITE_TRAYUNZE · 12-23-2010, 03:25 AM

Huh???!?? The windshield CRACKED due to you turning up the heat!?!!?!? WTF!?!!? Are you sure it wasn't already cracked at some place?....

ctgazer · 12-23-2010, 06:11 AM

its like the perfect curvature + temp difference.
design flaw by BMW.

CHCCubs · 12-23-2010, 06:29 AM

Seems odd, I'm wondering if there was already a crack of chip somewhere. I've had carwashes many times in rather cold weather (including just this morning) and never had any issues when turning up the heat afterwards.

bobblehead · 12-23-2010, 06:35 AM

there were lots of mentioning of this guy in this & other BMW forums.

Jonathan Alfred 416-451-9679

If you have automatic rain sensing wipers, you have to get an OEM SEKURIT or Pilkington windshield ... should be in the $600 range installed. Dealer would probably wants $1200 range installed.

TheRox · 12-23-2010, 08:48 AM

Man I dislike the rain sensor entirely: I don't need automatic wipers or automatic lights!!!!

Just increases the price of the windshield.

mabman · 12-23-2010, 08:54 AM

Excuse my ignorance on the matter but what is the connection between rain sensing wipers and the windshield. Is the sensor part built into the wiper or the windshield or both ?
Thanks.

If you have automatic rain sensing wipers, you have to get an OEM SEKURIT or Pilkington windshield

SGxi · 12-23-2010, 09:14 AM

Are you sure you don't have a stone chip somewhere on your windsheild?

Blackout335i · 12-23-2010, 12:26 PM

WINDSHIELD UPDATE

After speaking with State Farm Insurance and Speedy Glass it is very, very common for this to happen at this time of year. Due to the cold temp outside and the warm temp inside the car the glass expands/flexes and can crack the glass.

I had NO rock chips or any markings on the window before this happened and was just something that happens. Anyway dealer wanted $1500, so went through insurance instead....

Blackout335i · 12-23-2010, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctgazer

its like the perfect curvature + temp difference.
design flaw by BMW.

I agree with you and think you are correct...

TheRox · 12-24-2010, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mabman

Excuse my ignorance on the matter but what is the connection between rain sensing wipers and the windshield. Is the sensor part built into the wiper or the windshield or both ?
Thanks.

If you have automatic rain sensing wipers, you have to get an OEM SEKURIT or Pilkington windshield

Yea...why can't they just take the rain sensing unit off one winshield and attach it to another.

Utter and complete BS>

samej · 12-24-2010, 12:39 PM

I had a craked windshield this summer - rock. Apple Autoglass + $500 deductable on insurance. They put in the OEM Sekurit. Only issue is a reprogram/recalibrate may be needed for the rain sensor - your friendly dealership.

fizzerd · 12-24-2010, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackout335i

WINDSHIELD UPDATE

After speaking with State Farm Insurance and Speedy Glass it is very, very common for this to happen at this time of year. Due to the cold temp outside and the warm temp inside the car the glass expands/flexes and can crack the glass.

I had NO rock chips or any markings on the window before this happened and was just something that happens. Anyway dealer wanted $1500, so went through insurance instead....

Does a windshield replacement due to this increase your premiums?

Blackout335i · 12-24-2010, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzerd

Does a windshield replacement due to this increase your premiums?

Nope, checked with State Farm about this exact question. Had to pay $300 deductable but no increase to premiums....

hubble bubble · 12-24-2010, 09:24 PM

Should be a claim against comprehensive insurance, same as vandalsm, etc. Not an at fault claim but you will loose any claim free status.

Rain sensor - look in front of your rear view mirror at that box like thing. That is the rain sensor. Of you have one you need a special windshield. Costs an extra $100 or so

That said, the windshield should nor crack just from cold. I live in Alberta where it gets real cold (-25c regularily) and have never seen it happen. But even the smallest crack or blemish will grow into full blown crack real fast . I ski so I expect cracks and expect to replace my windshield every 2-3 years.

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Blackout335i Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 335i Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	cracked windshield help (UPDATED) Went through the car wash last night to clean it, had no issues. However due to the temp difference outside the car started to fog up inside so turned up the heat to clear the windshield. Within 30 seconds of turning up the heat the windshield cracked right across the car. There is no reason this should of happened and not sure if its an issue with the BMW glass and now I'm guessing I'll get screwed having to pay for a new one... Anyone else have the same issue, did you get anywhere with BMW. Also any cheap glass replacement places in Markham or Toronto you can recommend as I'm sure the dealer will be $1500+ __________________ E93 335i Black Sapphire/ Saddle Brown/ Weisslicht LED Halo/ 15%tint/ OEM Black Grills/ De-badged Last edited by Blackout335i; 12-23-2010 at 12:32 PM..
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bunnn Colonel 88 Rep 2,266 Posts Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (12)	I remember when my old car cracked last year. I went to apple autoglass to ask about one with rain sensor. I was quoted $650...I really don't think you need to buy glass from BMW __________________ Cheers Ben
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ELITE_TRAYUNZE Captain 11 Rep 643 Posts Drives: AW 07 E90 328i Sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	Huh???!?? The windshield CRACKED due to you turning up the heat!?!!?!? WTF!?!!? Are you sure it wasn't already cracked at some place?....
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ctgazer Major General 385 Rep 7,952 Posts Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	its like the perfect curvature + temp difference. design flaw by BMW. __________________
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CHCCubs Colonel 97 Rep 2,101 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0)	Seems odd, I'm wondering if there was already a crack of chip somewhere. I've had carwashes many times in rather cold weather (including just this morning) and never had any issues when turning up the heat afterwards. __________________ 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Line Mineral Grey on Everest Grey
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bobblehead Brigadier General 256 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	there were lots of mentioning of this guy in this & other BMW forums. Jonathan Alfred 416-451-9679 If you have automatic rain sensing wipers, you have to get an OEM SEKURIT or Pilkington windshield ... should be in the $600 range installed. Dealer would probably wants $1200 range installed. Last edited by bobblehead; 12-23-2010 at 06:42 AM..
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TheRox Colonel 119 Rep 2,312 Posts Drives: 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there iTrader: (2)	Man I dislike the rain sensor entirely: I don't need automatic wipers or automatic lights!!!! Just increases the price of the windshield.
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mabman New Member 10 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335xi Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	Excuse my ignorance on the matter but what is the connection between rain sensing wipers and the windshield. Is the sensor part built into the wiper or the windshield or both ? Thanks. If you have automatic rain sensing wipers, you have to get an OEM SEKURIT or Pilkington windshield
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SGxi Major General 158 Rep 6,805 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	Are you sure you don't have a stone chip somewhere on your windsheild? __________________ MY07 A22 E90 N52Nxi
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Blackout335i Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 335i Black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	WINDSHIELD UPDATE After speaking with State Farm Insurance and Speedy Glass it is very, very common for this to happen at this time of year. Due to the cold temp outside and the warm temp inside the car the glass expands/flexes and can crack the glass. I had NO rock chips or any markings on the window before this happened and was just something that happens. Anyway dealer wanted $1500, so went through insurance instead.... __________________ E93 335i Black Sapphire/ Saddle Brown/ Weisslicht LED Halo/ 15%tint/ OEM Black Grills/ De-badged
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samej First Lieutenant 24 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2017 F22 M240i xDrive MG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	I had a craked windshield this summer - rock. Apple Autoglass + $500 deductable on insurance. They put in the OEM Sekurit. Only issue is a reprogram/recalibrate may be needed for the rain sensor - your friendly dealership.
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hubble bubble Captain 17 Rep 680 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	Should be a claim against comprehensive insurance, same as vandalsm, etc. Not an at fault claim but you will loose any claim free status. Rain sensor - look in front of your rear view mirror at that box like thing. That is the rain sensor. Of you have one you need a special windshield. Costs an extra $100 or so That said, the windshield should nor crack just from cold. I live in Alberta where it gets real cold (-25c regularily) and have never seen it happen. But even the smallest crack or blemish will grow into full blown crack real fast . I ski so I expect cracks and expect to replace my windshield every 2-3 years.
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