SOLVED: Rear parking sensors not working
- Thread starter storm_z4
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What tones if any do you get when you first engage reverse? One long tone then silence or no sound at all.
The most common issue is water in one of the sounders. sometimes you can identify the culprit by ignition on, engage reverse and place your ear on each sensor in turn. Faulty one's often don't click.
The most common issue is water in one of the sounders. sometimes you can identify the culprit by ignition on, engage reverse and place your ear on each sensor in turn. Faulty one's often don't click.
storm_z4 said:
One long tone is to warn you the system is connected and powered, but not functioning correctly.
Sensor replacement is easier with bumper off, which is only a 5 minute job.
Remeber the FM aerial runs alongs the inside of the bumper so take care not to damage it when opulling the bumper off.
cj10jeeper said:
FM Aerial or TV aerial? I thought the thing on the rear wing was the radio Antennae?
Nope - the AM aerial is on the wing and FM aerial across the bumper cover.
That said in poor reception the system can switch to the wing aerial.
That said in poor reception the system can switch to the wing aerial.
Ok. Another piece of knowledge acquired. 
TV antennae also in there I believe
TV antennae also in there I believe
Could be, but don't have it and never looked its location.
GaryH said:
Tools
Small Flat head screwdriver (2)
Long Nose pliers
8mm Socket and ratchet
Start with wheel arch.
No need to jack car or remove rear wheels, use finger to feel clips and flathead to lift the head of the plastic clip (only need to do one side
Once lifted, again use your 2 hands to place long nose pliers underneath head and pull the bugger out... Do this for all 3 clips in rear right wheel arch.
Undo 5 screws with 8mm socket under bumper taking care not to mix them as 2 centre ones are different and need to go back in same order.
Once you done that, go to side of car near rear wheel and pull bumper edge from wheel arch and it will unclip.
then move to the back of the car closer to the right and hold bottom of bumper and pull towards you holding the side bit as well, it should unclip the top bit and start giving way. Don't yank too hard as the wiring loom will be stretched. At this point, place something underneath the bumper to hold it a bit higher so you got room between the edge of the plastic bumper and the edge of the boot to work. You will need both hands to remove sensor. Torch will help you see what you need to do next.....
Use 2 flathead screwdriver to unclip the sensor, one underneath and one above the sensor itself then it should pull out. It will NOT twist...
Then use flathead again to unclip connector....
Once out, replace then re-connect.... Job done.... simples :driving:
