Reverse warning not working?

RobMorris · 9th December 2013, 11:15

Chaps

I have standard reverse sensors on my car.
When I put into reverse my car gives a long single bleep (maybe 4 seconds?) and does not give me a bleep warning when reversing to something close?

I assume there is a problem somewhere?

Any ideas?

Cheers!

stevestrat · 9th December 2013, 11:58

The long beep when engaging reverse is a fault indication. This thread might help http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...arking+sensors

RobMorris · 9th December 2013, 12:40

Thanks - that does help a lot.

RobMorris · 9th December 2013, 12:59

On checking - 2 of my sensors appear to be broken!

RobMorris · 10th December 2013, 08:31

I bought myself a set of 4 'used and working' sensors from eBay for £25 delivered..
It sounded cheap enough to me?
I hope I can swap them over without removing the bumper!?

Greeners · 10th December 2013, 10:26

It's a bumper off job, it's very simple to do

The sensor clips in the holder, don't try and remove it in one

HarryM1BYT · 10th December 2013, 10:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobMorris

Chaps

I have standard reverse sensors on my car.
When I put into reverse my car gives a long single bleep (maybe 4 seconds?) and does not give me a bleep warning when reversing to something close?

I assume there is a problem somewhere?

Any ideas?

Cheers!

There is a rather poorly made connection from the sensors, to the car's loom, near the rear bumper. Water gets in and rots the copper out. It will probably be worth checking that, before spending on replacement sensors.

9th December 2013, 11:15	#1
RobMorris Avid contributor MG ZT-T 2.0 Diesel Manual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Aveley, Essex Posts: 123 Thanks: 15 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Reverse warning not working? Chaps I have standard reverse sensors on my car. When I put into reverse my car gives a long single bleep (maybe 4 seconds?) and does not give me a bleep warning when reversing to something close? I assume there is a problem somewhere? Any ideas? Cheers!

9th December 2013, 11:58	#2
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,481 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	The long beep when engaging reverse is a fault indication. This thread might help http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...arking+sensors __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

10th December 2013, 10:26	#6
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	It's a bumper off job, it's very simple to do The sensor clips in the holder, don't try and remove it in one __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

9th December 2013, 12:40	#3
RobMorris Avid contributor MG ZT-T 2.0 Diesel Manual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Aveley, Essex Posts: 123 Thanks: 15 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks - that does help a lot.

9th December 2013, 12:59	#4
RobMorris Avid contributor MG ZT-T 2.0 Diesel Manual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Aveley, Essex Posts: 123 Thanks: 15 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	On checking - 2 of my sensors appear to be broken!

10th December 2013, 08:31	#5
RobMorris Avid contributor MG ZT-T 2.0 Diesel Manual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Aveley, Essex Posts: 123 Thanks: 15 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	I bought myself a set of 4 'used and working' sensors from eBay for £25 delivered.. It sounded cheap enough to me? I hope I can swap them over without removing the bumper!?