Rear Parking Sensors

[ggobin]

hi all - Having issues with the parking sensors, - put in reverse then solid tone and flashing button :)

 

I have connected VAGCOM and it does report a rear fault open/closed - when I listen for the clicks, there is one that is not clicking.

 

i have wiggled the cables etc and don't see anything lose (but I have not taken it all off yet). Is it reasonably safe to asume that a replacement sensor is needed? and i did check for the swimming pool around the control unit and its dry (for now :) )

 

Does anyone know where I could get a reasonably priced sensor or if any one has one for sale?

 

i have so far seen these on ebay - would they work? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-Galaxy-VW-Sharan-alhambra-1-PDC-PARKING-SENSOR-/110646158710?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19c3066576#ht_817wt_1139

 

many thanks - this forum has saved me a time and cash and given the confidence to tackle issues myself (and know the truth)

 

Appreciated

Gary

[itsbrokenagain]

hi all - Having issues with the parking sensors, - put in reverse then solid tone and flashing button :46:

 

I have connected VAGCOM and it does report a rear fault open/closed - when I listen for the clicks, there is one that is not clicking.

 

i have wiggled the cables etc and don't see anything lose (but I have not taken it all off yet). Is it reasonably safe to asume that a replacement sensor is needed? and i did check for the swimming pool around the control unit and its dry (for now :blush: )

 

Does anyone know where I could get a reasonably priced sensor or if any one has one for sale?

 

i have so far seen these on ebay - would they work? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-Galaxy-VW-Sharan-alhambra-1-PDC-PARKING-SENSOR-/110646158710?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19c3066576#ht_817wt_1139

 

many thanks - this forum has saved me a time and cash and given the confidence to tackle issues myself (and know the truth)

 

Appreciated

Gary

[itsbrokenagain]

Hi

Had a similar problem on my galaxy.

If you check vag com (vcds lite) for fault you will get a code. This relates to the faulty sensor position eg,(G206 is the rear right sensor.

If you want to double check, go to 'measuring blocks' and check channels 1(front)and 2(rear) and you'll get a distance reading for the working sensors!

Once you find it take it out and swop it with one of the working ones( be careful 'cause I broke the housing on the first one I removed! doh )

Check the part code stamped on it.

Good luck.

[edatelder]

Yes, those are the right sensors - were