Parking sensors stopped working

[Austin-182]

Anyone know how they are fitted in the first place?

The car came with them on, yesterday they suddenly stopped working. Not even getting the initial beep when selecting reverse.

 

[ForceIndia]

Is reverse light still coming on?

 

[Austin-182]

Is reverse light still coming on?

Yes they are

 

[MicKPM]

What car is this on, just out of curiosity?

 

[Austin-182]

What car is this on, just out of curiosity?

1.2 mk2 clio 54 plate.

 

[MicKPM]

So these are an aftermarket option then?

 

[Austin-182]

So these are an aftermarket option then?

Yes Mick, the rear bumper has had 4 holes cut out for the 4 sensors. It isnt something i would do myself, but the car came with them and both myself and my partner really like them. (We have had the car for over 2 years now).

Its used for travelling to work and sensors are great when parking in a car park everyday. I admit they allow you to be lazy, which on the work drive i actually appreciate.

 

[MicKPM]

Oh I agree, PDC is actually a very useful system in any size car but the problem you have here is that aftermarket PDC's tend to be pretty s**t when they go wrong in many ways. They are :

Nigh on impossible to diagnose
There are limited, accurate system schematics
Spare parts are impossible to source

Because of this, it is normally easier to just buy a new kit and install that. I've got a few in stock from a contract wiring up some Nissan Notes for disability use if you're interested? They just need a live feed to activate the system (normally from your reverse light) an earth and then all the wires routing/sensors fixing to the rear bumper.

 

[Austin-182]

Oh I agree, PDC is actually a very useful system in any size car but the problem you have here is that aftermarket PDC's tend to be pretty s**t when they go wrong in many ways. They are :

Nigh on impossible to diagnose
There are limited, accurate system schematics
Spare parts are impossible to source

Because of this, it is normally easier to just buy a new kit and install that. I've got a few in stock from a contract wiring up some Nissan Notes for disability use if you're interested? They just need a live feed to activate the system (normally from your reverse light) an earth and then all the wires routing/sensors fixing to the rear bumper.

Thanks Mick. I will let you know as being honest this is used for work and dont really want to spend cash on it.

Also, i really dont have a clue how they are wired up anyway. Is it something that can be done on the drive or would it need to be up on ramps?

 

[MicKPM]

Oh it's a driveway job and only basic tools *should* be required. As I said earlier, the aftermarket systems are very basic which makes them simple to install but a pain when they go wrong.