PDC Should it beep when reversed engaged and not near objects?

[Jillard]

I have factory PDC and when I engage revers I get a constant beep which then changes to the sensor beeps when I approach an object.

Is this normal? Is it just telling me it's active? Thanks

 

[mjennings23]

If it's a repetitive bing bing sort of beep then that's normal. If it starts with a louder, longer beep than that's an indication of something not working as expected.

 

[enuff_zed]

My wife's does that too.
Most annoying thing in the world! :roll:

 

[Scooba_Steve]

It is an option, if enabled there should be a continuous tone for approx 1 Sec when you engage reverse, it should then stop until you are in range and normal beeping.

 

[enuff_zed]

It is an option, if enabled there should be a continuous tone for approx 1 Sec when you engage reverse, it should then stop until you are in range and normal beeping.

Please! How do I change to that? For my sanity.

 

[Scooba_Steve]

It is an option, if enabled there should be a continuous tone for approx 1 Sec when you engage reverse, it should then stop until you are in range and normal beeping.

Please! How do I change to that? For my sanity.

Code it out, I think it’s in GM5.

 

[enuff_zed]

It is an option, if enabled there should be a continuous tone for approx 1 Sec when you engage reverse, it should then stop until you are in range and normal beeping.

Please! How do I change to that? For my sanity.

Code it out, I think it’s in GM5.

Thanks. Something to add to my list of reasons to get Carly or similar...........

 

[HU51A_FU]

Please! How do I change to that? For my sanity.

Code it out, I think it’s in GM5.

Thanks. Something to add to my list of reasons to get Carly or similar...........

My sanity is in jeopardy too with this annoying feature, i will see if carly says anything

 

[Scooba_Steve]

Code it out, I think it’s in GM5.

Thanks. Something to add to my list of reasons to get Carly or similar...........

My sanity is in jeopardy too with this annoying feature, i will see if carly says anything

Or consider the purpose, to indicate the system is functional. Reverse, distracted, no beeps, crunch.

 

[enuff_zed]

Thanks. Something to add to my list of reasons to get Carly or similar...........

My sanity is in jeopardy too with this annoying feature, i will see if carly says anything

Or consider the purpose, to indicate the system is functional. Reverse, distracted, no beeps, crunch.

Ah, maybe we're at cross purposes then?
What I think we both want to do is get rid of the constant notification beep. If it just did a quick beep to say it was working, then only beeped as I got near things that would suit me.
It's the continual beeping all the time reverse is selected, even if in the middle of an empty car park, that does my head in.

 

[Scooba_Steve]

My sanity is in jeopardy too with this annoying feature, i will see if carly says anything

Or consider the purpose, to indicate the system is functional. Reverse, distracted, no beeps, crunch.

Ah, maybe we're at cross purposes then?
What I think we both want to do is get rid of the constant notification beep. If it just did a quick beep to say it was working, then only beeped as I got near things that would suit me.
It's the continual beeping all the time reverse is selected, even if in the middle of an empty car park, that does my head in.

The notification beep is a single beep when selecting reverse, then if there is nothing in range no sound. If you have constant beeps then you have an issue.

 

[JimRob]

I have exactly the same problem. Constant beep when put into reverse until parking sensors picks up object and you then get a different beep, if object moves then constant beep comes back! Can't code it out with Carly (unless I'm missing something). Have just put up with it..

 

[Jillard]

I have exactly the same problem. Constant beep when put into reverse until parking sensors picks up object and you then get a different beep, if object moves then constant beep comes back! Can't code it out with Carly (unless I'm missing something). Have just put up with it..

Yep this is exactly what I have happening. Anyone else had any luck with Carly App / got to the bottom of a potential issue here?

 

[Jillard]

Code it out, I think it’s in GM5.

Thanks. Something to add to my list of reasons to get Carly or similar...........

My sanity is in jeopardy too with this annoying feature, i will see if carly says anything

Hopefully it can sort it. I've got a Carly on the way

 

[Haro]

There is a PDC module you can access in NCS that has loads of variants to adjust, but it would be worth checking with INPA first that the sensors are all working correctly, they can tone continuously if one is dud and still beep when near obstacles.

 

[enuff_zed]

There is a PDC module you can access in NCS that has loads of variants to adjust, but it would be worth checking with INPA first that the sensors are all working correctly, they can tone continuously if one is dud and still beep when near obstacles.

In my case, and it seems some others, when reverse is selected it is not a constant tone, but a beep, beep, beep. This changes to a higher pitched and slightly faster beep when you get near something.

 

[HU51A_FU]

I mean parking sensors really aren't needed at the rear, you are basically sitting on the rear axle, unless you really are special when reverse parking I'm sure they aren't really necessary, what i find more necessary and needed would be front parking sensors. lol

 

[BumpyZ4]

I mean parking sensors really aren't needed at the rear, you are basically sitting on the rear axle, unless you really are special when reverse parking I'm sure they aren't really necessary, what i find more necessary and needed would be front parking sensors. lol

No kidding! If you think you have more room to pull forward you better stop!

 

[Haro]

There is a PDC module you can access in NCS that has loads of variants to adjust, but it would be worth checking with INPA first that the sensors are all working correctly, they can tone continuously if one is dud and still beep when near obstacles.

In my case, and it seems some others, when reverse is selected it is not a constant tone, but a beep, beep, beep. This changes to a higher pitched and slightly faster beep when you get near something.

You do get some weird things with duff sensors, but more erratic beeping would be more likely. You can check by selecting reverse with ignition in the on position and listen or even feel if the sensors vibrate, it' s not the most scientific way but does generally work. Failing that as I say, you can change the settings in the PDC module, not sure if carly will have access. A while since I looked but there are settings for distance from memory, amongst other things.

 

[ph001]

Sounds like a faulty ultrasonic sensor to me. You can diagnose each of them in INPA, it even displays the distance from the object that each is sensing.