Hey guys!

Can anyone give me a "heads up" on possible reasons why my front parking sensors are suddenly giving me a fast high pitched beep and an "inactive" message?

I've done a visual check and can't see any damage.

Is there something I can check?

Many thanks,

Gaz.

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Last edited by PEACHY on Thu Mar 06 2014 6:59pm. Edited 1 time in total

Thanks Peachy.

May take a further look this weekend.

I had mine read by a diagnostics tool - pinpointed the exact sensor that was out - it may be a loose wire or connector - unfortunately it's a bumper off job, which is easy if your that way inclined.The only problem is the fasteners underneath become a little brittle over time & tend to break.
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Thanks again dude.
Taking bumpers off scare me a little as I'm paranoid I may screw something up!
It's the most expensive car we've owned....my missus would ballistic!
I'll Google and YouTube removing a bumper to see if someone has done a step guide.
I'll clean them first and see if it's that.
May take you up on the sensor!

Gaz.

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It's not hard but can be a bit scary on an expensive motor - I won't go near the wife's VW Polo but will take my Sport apart weekly  16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
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Hi mate. Easy way to find the faulty sensor is sit in car engine running foot on brake obviously and activate the sensors is be close enough to anything that would make them work. Get your mate or Mrs to put there ear to each sensor and you will hear a clicking noise. The one that doesn't click is faulty..PS don't run anyone over good luck silverRRS 2.7 TDV6 22"WHEELS FULL COLOUR CODE,STEPS,REMAP..gone
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You guys are great!

I'm on a mission this weekend!

I've had the front lights out to fit led side light bulbs so it doesn't seem that much further.

Thank you so much!

Gaz.

Your welcome but if you take the bumper off & it's a sensor what you gonna do then  16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
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Pm me if u need one I have a spare new one  silverRRS 2.7 TDV6 22"WHEELS FULL COLOUR CODE,STEPS,REMAP..gone
Rimini red rrs 2.7 tdv6 steps. Full c code. Recon engine!!loved but!gone ,thank god !!
Gone rr sport supercharged. Loved but 11mpg !!!
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I'll check to see if they are all clicking first.....

How much would I owe you for a sensor?

gazzc - would you recommend changing all 4 that way it's a job done once & once only

Gaz what colours the bumper - are all 4 sensors factory ( bumper grey ) or 2 grey - 2 Stornaway ..you may need them painting  16MY Estoril Blue SVR.............
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To be honest peachy I don't really know I bought a new one for mine ages ago and when I cameto fit it was just a brittle/broken wire been fine since  silverRRS 2.7 TDV6 22"WHEELS FULL COLOUR CODE,STEPS,REMAP..gone
Rimini red rrs 2.7 tdv6 steps. Full c code. Recon engine!!loved but!gone ,thank god !!
Gone rr sport supercharged. Loved but 11mpg !!!
current,triumph stag mk2...current bmw 325 sport convertible

......ahhhh....well, my RRS is Stornaway Grey as is the bumper but the sensors are in the bottom black plastic part and are black.

Perhaps mine is just a wire?....