jan_tekin said:
You shouldn't really spray them as it impairs their function. I beleive factory are treated with a special paint/coat.
I'm sure someone will tell me they have sprayed them and their's works.
SOLVED: Rear parking sensors not working
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You shouldn't really spray them as it impairs their function. I beleive factory are treated with a special paint/coat.
I'm sure someone will tell me they have sprayed them and their's works.
These things seem somewhat fragile. Manufacturers originally went to urethane bumpers to minimise damage in very low speed collisions. Turns out they are cheaper and lighter as well.
Then they start mounting fragile, expensive bits to these cheap bumpers. TV antennas, FM antennas, parking sensors. All which are easily broken under the same low speed impact that the bumpers were supposed to protect the car from in the first place. Now when some numpty smacks you in the rear, there's no visible damage, so he drives away. You return to find your entertainment system doesn't work right and you can't park as well any more.
/rant
Then they start mounting fragile, expensive bits to these cheap bumpers. TV antennas, FM antennas, parking sensors. All which are easily broken under the same low speed impact that the bumpers were supposed to protect the car from in the first place. Now when some numpty smacks you in the rear, there's no visible damage, so he drives away. You return to find your entertainment system doesn't work right and you can't park as well any more.
/rant
Thought I'd register to say thanks to Storm as his detailed post made me feel comfortable with taking off the bumper without destroying the rivets etc. I'd listened to each sensor closely and one was clearly clicking much quieter so I ordered one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120952244332?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Just fitted and the PDC has sprung back into life with those comforting beeps!
Cheers
Just fitted and the PDC has sprung back into life with those comforting beeps!
Cheers
Can I just check with you where you bought your sensors from?
I have seen on ebay a few but they mention a different connector on some of them?? Wondering if this would do the job?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E39-E53-E60-E61-E64-E65-E86-5-6-7-series-X5-Z4-Parking-Sensor-PDC-IN-SILVER-/120968378315?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c2a46f7cb#ht_3490wt_1271
.... its from Luxembourg though
Spoke to BMW today as my car was in for MOT (it passed) and they wanted £138 just for the sensor and £50 labour!!!!!
I have seen on ebay a few but they mention a different connector on some of them?? Wondering if this would do the job?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E39-E53-E60-E61-E64-E65-E86-5-6-7-series-X5-Z4-Parking-Sensor-PDC-IN-SILVER-/120968378315?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c2a46f7cb#ht_3490wt_1271
.... its from Luxembourg though
Spoke to BMW today as my car was in for MOT (it passed) and they wanted £138 just for the sensor and £50 labour!!!!!
Head to RealOEM and put the last 7 of your VIN in. Same catalogue the dealers use, drill down and you'll find the part numbers. Mention the forum with Soper BMW in Lincoln and you get free delivery - they're also usually the cheapest.