[Dawson060]

Where would you install the sensor?

In the black plastic housing above the rear view mirror. Inside it there is a small rectangular box with a plastic clip to hold it in place.

 

[Dawson060]

Even if there is a spot in the cluster for auto-wipers and a place for the sensor to be mounted, the fact that there is isn't a programming option in TDS or GDS2 means there isn't a way to enable the functionality in the BCM.

These are the only active cluster indicators per the Chevrolet Cruze Owner's Manual. I checked both 2011 and 2012 versions and they are the same.

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These are all of the alternate names that the sensor is called in the GM parts catalogs: Rain Sensor, Temp Sensor, In-Car Sensor, Cabin Air Temperature Sensor, Humidity Sensor, Sensor. That is why you were told it was the part you are looking for.

Your probably right i just don’t get why they would include in the indicator but never use it in any of their models. It’s also weird that GM said that it would work but if there is indeed no programmable option then it’s not going to work.

 

[StLouisCPhT]

Your probably right i just don’t get why they would include in the indicator but never use it in any of their models. It’s also weird that GM said that it would work but if there is indeed no programmable option then it’s not going to work.

I'm not going to say with 100% certainty that it can't be done. It COULD be similar to the factory remote start option for the 2011 Cruzes - it exists but it can only be programmed into the BCM at the factory.