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andybeemer74 
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I have an E46 320 diesel msport. When engaging reverse the sensor beeps constantly if i dis engage and re engage reverse it works fine. Has anyone got any ideas what the problem coul be.
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Posted: 14-November-2011 at 23:17 |
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a constant beep is a duff or problematic sensor that's all I know.
On mine this happened and they just packed up, that was until I gave the car a damn good clean including the sensors, turns out the previous used copious amounts of polish on the black rear trim and this played havoc with the sensor, so once cleaned they worked as BMW intended. |
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Posted: 15-November-2011 at 21:54 |
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Fit a tow-bar
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Posted: 16-November-2011 at 10:52 |
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It sounds like it's a duff sensor. IIRC you need to turn the ignition on but not start the engine. Engage reverse and then listen closely to each sensor. They should emit a low clicking sound. Any that don't need replacing.
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Posted: 16-November-2011 at 12:03 |
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Peter is quite correct, a duff sensor is the one that doesn't click. But your problem I don't think is due to a problematic sensor. It sounds more like a control issue which may warrant a diagnostic check. Your system is not switching on properly.
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Posted: 16-November-2011 at 22:51 |
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Thanks guys will try all of the above and see how i get on. Well all apart from fit a tow bar
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Posted: 17-November-2011 at 08:04 |
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Would be interested to hear how you get on. To fix properly may be into three figures but it is a pain the sit down bits when something like this doesn't work.
Just ignore Pitsy, he'll get bored and go away sooner or later.
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Posted: 17-November-2011 at 08:20 |
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Will keep you posted if its looking like 3 figures i will just do away with them will have a look though might just need a clean fingers crossed
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Posted: 25-November-2011 at 06:06 |
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Andy, I got Tommys working the other week by simply giving them a good clean with my fingernail. The build up of polish sounds like what that problem was.
Hope you get it sorted bud. Edited by Cambell - 25-November-2011 at 06:07 |
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Posted: 25-November-2011 at 17:34 |
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Will have a look at the weekend and let you know the result been busy so not had a go yet
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Posted: 09-December-2011 at 11:07 |
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mine are playing up as well. Replaced one sensor and a few month later the next one is broken. Might as well rip them all out and fit a £15 set of ebay like my neighbour did and they work well without any problem!
Why will a towbar help???? You just bash your legs on the bloody thing all the time! |
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