Hella 012008891 Rain Sensor

HELLA Rain Sensor for Ford Transit and F-150

The HELLA Rain Sensor automates key vehicle responses by detecting rain, ambient light, solar load, and humidity. It helps the vehicle adjust wiper speed, low beam headlights, and climate control based on changing conditions.

Compatible With 2016-2019 Ford Transit, 2014-2019 Ford Transit Custom, and 2018 Ford F-150 with skid plate. Part number 012008891 is built for OE number G3GZ 17D547 D and uses a clipped mounting design with a 3-pin connector.

Key Features

• Detects rain, lighting, solar load, and humidity for automated vehicle response
• Adjusts windshield wiper speed according to rain intensity
• Supports automatic low beam headlight response to changing light conditions
• Helps optimize climate control for cabin comfort
• Clipped mounting type with 3 poles for OE-style integration
• Cross-reference part number: LU5T-17D547-CA

Product Details

HELLA 012008891 is a rain sensor built around OE specification G3GZ 17D547 D. It is used in Ford Transit, Ford Transit Custom, and Ford F-150 applications where the vehicle relies on sensor input to manage wipers, lighting, and climate functions. The HELLA brand line focuses on OE-level electronic components, and this sensor follows the same fitment and connector format used in the listed applications.

Fits 2016-2019 Ford Transit, N/A. Fits 2014-2019 Ford Transit Custom, N/A. Fits 2018 Ford F-150, N/A, with skid plate.

Common Issues This Sensor Can Address

• Wipers that do not respond correctly to rain intensity
• Automatic lighting behavior that no longer reacts to changing ambient light
• Climate control input problems tied to humidity or solar load sensing
• Faults related to an incorrect OE sensor match
• Connector or mounting mismatch on OE-style replacement jobs

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the OE number G3GZ 17D547 D, the 3-pin connector, and the clipped mounting style before installation. Confirm vehicle application details for Ford Transit, Ford Transit Custom, or Ford F-150 with skid plate to ensure the sensor matches the original configuration. Use the listed fitment and connector style as the primary reference when comparing the replacement part.

Quality Assurance

HELLA supplies OE-focused electronic components, and this rain sensor is specified to match the listed OE application requirements for proper vehicle integration.