Reggieb
Member Since: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Watford, Herts.
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I have a problem with my rear parking sensors, every time it rains they jam on and sound constantly, (when in reverse of course) once the car has dried out they work perfectly again. Not sure if its one of them or more thats causing the problem. I suspect it was caused by the guys at the car wash with a jet wash.
Are the sensors easy to change? I think I'll have to give Nick a call and check prices and part numbers.
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Disco_Mikey
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There is an issue with water getting into the plugs for the sensors. LR brought out a new bumper harness to cure it. Best way to check is to take the sensors out and look in the plugs. If there is water, they will be all green inside due to corrosion. You may get away with just cleaning up the pins on the sensors though 
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| Tue Apr 15 2008 7:22am |
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Reggieb
Member Since: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Watford, Herts.
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Thanks for that, how they come out?
Is it possible to test them to see if their defective and if I remove one will the system still work. So that I can identify the duff one.
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| Tue Apr 15 2008 8:12am |
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denny crane
Member Since: 29 Mar 2008
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Isn't it still in warranty?
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| Tue Apr 15 2008 9:00am |
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Reggieb
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No unfortunately 
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| Tue Apr 15 2008 9:16am |
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PaulP
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Reggieb wrote:
Thanks for that, how they come out?
You will need to remove the bumper unless you have elasticated arms. The sensor itself fits inside a bezel which is fitted to the bumper.
Once you've removed the bumper, you need to carefully prise open the 2 plastic retaining clips/lugs on the bezel and slide the sensor inwards (away from the visible side of the bumper).
The bezels can then be removed by compressing the 3 retaining clips and sliding them outwards.
Reggieb wrote:
PS are they the same front and back
They are different......the connector is at a different angle/position for the front and rear sensors.
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| Tue Apr 15 2008 9:50am |
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Reggieb
Member Since: 13 Sep 2007
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Many thanks
Appears to be a bigger job than I thought  TDV6 HSE - Light Guards - White Reflective Sticker
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| Tue Apr 15 2008 9:53am |
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Land Rover Nat
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Mine is doing the same. Back to the stealer on Monday for there second attempt to cure the problem. 101 For Fun
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| Tue Apr 15 2008 11:09am |
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LT
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I had this problem, it was traced to a chaffed wire under the rear bumper. When it got wet enough, it would make a contact with the metal on the bumper.
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| Tue Apr 15 2008 3:31pm |
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Disco_Mikey
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PaulP wrote:Reggieb wrote:
Thanks for that, how they come out?
You will need to remove the bumper unless you have elasticated arms. The sensor itself fits inside a bezel which is fitted to the bumper.
Nope. Can change all 4 without removing the bumper. If the harness if faulty though, then its bumper off.
Use a large brass punch and a hammer. No, it wont damage the sensor
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| Tue Apr 15 2008 7:00pm |
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Reggieb
Member Since: 13 Sep 2007
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Quote:Nope. Can change all 4 without removing the bumper. If the harness if faulty though, then its bumper off.
Use a large brass punch and a hammer. No, it wont damage the sensor
Can you expand on that ???
Do you mean pushing the sensors in ??  TDV6 HSE - Light Guards - White Reflective Sticker
Club--Engel
Club--Satnav on the move (Thanks Pete)
Club--Kumho KL71 (265/70 17) they kick!
Club--Three Musketeers
Club--GNVP Sump Guard (The nuts)
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| Tue Apr 15 2008 11:48pm |
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Disco_Mikey
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Reggieb wrote:Quote:Nope. Can change all 4 without removing the bumper. If the harness if faulty though, then its bumper off.
Use a large brass punch and a hammer. No, it wont damage the sensor
Can you expand on that ???
Do you mean pushing the sensors in ??
Yes, push the sensors in the way. Then there are 4 philips screws holding a bit of trim to the bumper, undo these then you can get your hand up the back to push the surround out and push the sensor through the hole to check it.
It is a bit tight for space, i will say, but its much quicker and easier than taking the bumper off
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Reggieb
Member Since: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Watford, Herts.
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Thanks Disco_Mikey
Unfortunaty I have fingers like sausages so its back to using child labour again  TDV6 HSE - Light Guards - White Reflective Sticker
Club--Engel
Club--Satnav on the move (Thanks Pete)
Club--Kumho KL71 (265/70 17) they kick!
Club--Three Musketeers
Club--GNVP Sump Guard (The nuts)
Disco3Club
Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
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