With respect to item 2, I've had problems with my rain sensing wipers as well. Mine won't come on with no rain, but if there is a light mist in certain light conditions, my wipers run way too fast. They told me there is a range in the light rain spectrum where the sensor gets confused.
My dealer said they used a spray bottle to test the wipers and found them to work as expected. Did your dealer try that?
Good luck,
Jeff
08 Smoky Granite Mica IS-F
My dealer said they used a spray bottle to test the wipers and found them to work as expected. Did your dealer try that?
Good luck,
Jeff
08 Smoky Granite Mica IS-F