The wrong kind of snow

[Frank Bullitt]

I’ve had a look but can’t find the answer to this one - twice in snow/ sleet I’ve had the warning that the various sensors have stopped working (Front Assist, Cruise etc.) which is down to the VW badge, which covers the sensors, being caked - I’m surprised it doesn’t have a heated element in it to be honest but is there a simple way to keep it clear? I can’t think of what it would be!

Thanks in advance.

[UMEL]

I wonder if a silicone spray would prevent the snow/ice from attaching.

Or perhaps just a silicone grease which can be purchased at Halfords, Boots or ebay.

[M1tchy]

A good coat of a hard wax works on mine. I used autoglym hd wax and make sure to cover the radar sensors on the front.

On the glass, cameras, night vision camera and headlights I used rain X and again that works well for me. Only driven in the snow a few times but over Xmas when I parked up the only area on the front of my car with snow stuck was the number plate. (Which wasn’t treated with either of the above)


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[Frank Bullitt]

Thank you both, I’ll try the polish first - hadn’t really thought of that!

[technik]

The sensor is behind the Number Plate on the b8 Passat not the badge.

[Frank Bullitt]

The sensor is behind the Number Plate on the b8 Passat not the badge.

Not according to VW;

Adaptive Cruise Control | Volkswagen UK (http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/technology/adaptive-cruise-control-acc)

If I wipe the badge the fault disappears.