Park Distance Control
12-13-2007, 07:38 PM
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My Ride: 04 545i Titanium Grey Metallic, Auto, Nav., Bluetooth, Cold Pkg., Comfort Seats, Premium Audio
I'll have to say, after driving this car for a few years, I am getting very comfortable when I back up. Occasionally when I drive my wife's car (which does not have PDC), I realize how dependent I am on the sonar!
What if one day I was reversing and PDC was malfunctioning? No beeps!
My question to you guys is this: Have anyone had any problems/failures of PDC? I wonder how reliable this gadget is.
What if one day I was reversing and PDC was malfunctioning? No beeps!
My question to you guys is this: Have anyone had any problems/failures of PDC? I wonder how reliable this gadget is.
12-13-2007, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by aosman' post='506581' date='Dec 13 2007, 11:38 PM
I'll have to say, after driving this car for a few years, I am getting very comfortable when I back up. Occasionally when I drive my wife's car (which does not have PDC), I realize how dependent I am on the sonar!
What if one day I was reversing and PDC was malfunctioning? No beeps!
My question to you guys is this: Have anyone had any problems/failures of PDC? I wonder how reliable this gadget is.
What if one day I was reversing and PDC was malfunctioning? No beeps!
My question to you guys is this: Have anyone had any problems/failures of PDC? I wonder how reliable this gadget is.
because like you, I use it all the time.. but I will say that I normally need to hear the first beep or see the green , before I would trust it fully.. but again, so far no issues
You know I wonder if the PDC fails under warranty, and you hit someone.. does BMW cover the damage ?
12-13-2007, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by nyrz' post='506582' date='Dec 13 2007, 11:42 PM
You know I wonder if the PDC fails under warranty, and you hit someone.. does BMW cover the damage ?
12-13-2007, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='506633' date='Dec 14 2007, 03:53 AM
Nope - Like ACC, DSC, and Night Vision, BMW includes that legal statement that says its the driver's ultimate responsibility to ensure proper handling of the car and not to solely rely on these systems.
12-14-2007, 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by nyrz' post='506582' date='Dec 14 2007, 04:42 AM
I have no issues, (Thank goodness)
because like you, I use it all the time.. but I will say that I normally need to hear the first beep or see the green , before I would trust it fully.. but again, so far no issues
You know I wonder if the PDC fails under warranty, and you hit someone.. does BMW cover the damage ?
because like you, I use it all the time.. but I will say that I normally need to hear the first beep or see the green , before I would trust it fully.. but again, so far no issues
You know I wonder if the PDC fails under warranty, and you hit someone.. does BMW cover the damage ?
12-14-2007, 02:43 AM
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Dont like the fact it doesnt work if you drive into a space without revercing first, the MB system does work this way and very well.
12-14-2007, 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Nova Invicta' post='506663' date='Dec 14 2007, 11:43 AM
Dont like the fact it doesnt work if you drive into a space without revercing first, the MB system does work this way and very well.
12-14-2007, 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Nova Invicta' post='506663' date='Dec 14 2007, 06:43 AM
Dont like the fact it doesnt work if you drive into a space without revercing first, the MB system does work this way and very well.
12-14-2007, 03:20 AM
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It has worked flawlessly for on my last two 5ers. Sometimes I check to see how much space is left when it emits the continuous tone. It works exactly as advertised.
12-14-2007, 03:50 AM
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My Ride: E60
Is my PDC working? Yes
But I have got a dent -- no, it's more like a light 'stab'
smack in the middle of my rear bumper. I think someone
did that while parking in the space behind me.
Damn, those city parking spaces...... The ones in Taipei
barely fit an E60...
A few more bangs on the bumpers and I'll have to upgrade to
M Techs!
But I have got a dent -- no, it's more like a light 'stab'
smack in the middle of my rear bumper. I think someone
did that while parking in the space behind me.
Damn, those city parking spaces...... The ones in Taipei
barely fit an E60...
A few more bangs on the bumpers and I'll have to upgrade to
M Techs!