intermittent PDC failure
08-08-2012, 07:48 AM
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been getting an intermittent PDC failure. it works for a couple of seconds then light up as failure, sometimes working immediately only to fail again. sometimes it works sometimes it never works. anyone had similar issues? thanks in advance...
08-08-2012, 07:54 AM
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Turn on PDC and then put your ear up to each sensor on the bumpers and listen for a *tick* *tick* *tick* sound. Whichever sensor(s) are not making the sound are broken.
08-09-2012, 02:47 PM
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thanks man, they really do tick and i've spotted the dead one easy. is it an easy job to replace? indy shop or stealers? cheers
08-09-2012, 03:33 PM
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08-12-2012, 12:07 AM
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thanks luigi, over here we can order sensors already painted. do they come off from the front or does the bumper need to come off? if they come off from the from it should be a 5min job which would be beautiful. cheers
08-12-2012, 12:25 PM
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The bumper must be removed - the PDC sensors attach from the rear. Taking the bumper off is easier than you think. It's a few screws and two clips. Lay the bumper on a large blanket when you remove it.
08-12-2012, 01:32 PM
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I was just about to answer this but see you've handled it! Bla! I cannot wait to get back home and sleep in my own bed and even mow my own grass. lol (travelling)
08-15-2012, 09:16 AM
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thank you all.
just back from my indy garage, the guy who owns it is a personal friend i've known for 20 years. they confirmed the dud sensor but get this, they replace it with a volvo item that is identical to the bmw part. cost £17. unpainted but i know a good paintshop. it's ordered and i should get it next week. nice surprise.
just back from my indy garage, the guy who owns it is a personal friend i've known for 20 years. they confirmed the dud sensor but get this, they replace it with a volvo item that is identical to the bmw part. cost £17. unpainted but i know a good paintshop. it's ordered and i should get it next week. nice surprise.
08-15-2012, 09:43 AM
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thank you all.
just back from my indy garage, the guy who owns it is a personal friend i've known for 20 years. they confirmed the dud sensor but get this, they replace it with a volvo item that is identical to the bmw part. cost £17. unpainted but i know a good paintshop. it's ordered and i should get it next week. nice surprise.
just back from my indy garage, the guy who owns it is a personal friend i've known for 20 years. they confirmed the dud sensor but get this, they replace it with a volvo item that is identical to the bmw part. cost £17. unpainted but i know a good paintshop. it's ordered and i should get it next week. nice surprise.
Just make sure the paintshop you use knows how to paint these things. Too much spray over the sensor and they won't work.
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