Parking Aid Sensors

[Laurie 123]

You blokes will be getting fed up with all my inquiries haha ,But just want to know about these Parking sensors.Are they absolutely necessary and if i were to disconnect them would it make a difference to the performance of the vehicle IE: codes etc ? Pain in the butt when they crap out and you've gotta dismantle half the back end to replace them.I cant find a fuse to remove either.I have one out somewhere and i'm sure its messing about with my HDC and DSC cos keeps popping up but before i start the motor i turn on the ignition and wait then start it and let it warm up release the hand brake put it in gear then turn the parking aid switch off and have no more problems with the HDC code coming on and the DSC light coming on.

[Redback]

You'll need to turn them off via a diagnostic tool and laptop, we turned ours off, pain in the arse, especially offroad, there is another option by covering them up I think it just stops the sensor picking up a tow hitch so you only cover the sensors near the tow hitch.

Only other way is to convince a dealer to do it, that might be expensive.

[loanrangie]

A couple of clear self adhesive furniture protectors will cut the sensitivity down, worked well on the 2 inner sensors when i fitted the mitch hitch.

[Laurie 123]

You'll need to turn them off via a diagnostic tool and laptop, we turned ours off, pain in the arse, especially offroad, there is another option by covering them up I think it just stops the sensor picking up a tow hitch so you only cover the sensors near the tow hitch.

Only other way is to convince a dealer to do it, that might be expensive.


Thing is Red Back they dont work at all. When i start the engine the warning light flashes but i dont know which one it is so best get rid o the bloody things1 Im sure they're stuffing up the system. But i will try what you suggest cheers Mate

[Laurie 123]

A couple of clear self adhesive furniture protectors will cut the sensitivity down, worked well on the 2 inner sensors when i fitted the mitch hitch.


I just want to get rid of em mate Just something else to stuff up and upset the apple cart haha

[rocket rod]

One of the first things I did when I got my GAP tool was to turn off the sensors.

[Laurie 123]

One of the first things I did when I got my GAP tool was to turn off the sensors.


Yeah mate pain in the Butt !! So these Gap tools range from $ 5 bucks up to a grand .What price do you recommend one should pay for a reasonable one like the OBD type ones or better than that ? See some that look ok around 50 bucks ,they any good?

[101RRS]

So what is the issue with Parking Sensors - the best thing since sliced bread and have saved me a few times.

[rocket rod]

There is a big difference between tools like the GAP IIDtool and similar items and the eBay type of scan gauges. The scan gauges will do nothing for you to be frank whereas purpose built devices specifically engineered for LR products will do just about everything possible outside the dealer facilities.

Yeah mate pain in the Butt !! So these Gap tools range from $ 5 bucks up to a grand .What price do you recommend one should pay for a reasonable one like the OBD type ones or better than that ? See some that look ok around 50 bucks ,they any good?

[Laurie 123]

There is a big difference between tools like the GAP IIDtool and similar items and the eBay type of scan gauges. The scan gauges will do nothing for you to be frank whereas purpose built devices specifically engineered for LR products will do just about everything possible outside the dealer facilities.
Cheers mate

[Pippin]

Yeah mate pain in the Butt !! So these Gap tools range from $ 5 bucks up to a grand .What price do you recommend one should pay for a reasonable one like the OBD type ones or better than that ? See some that look ok around 50 bucks ,they any good?
I ordered a GAP IID from Dan at Duckworths yesterday for 350 GBP it will be money well spent. Nick

[Laurie 123]

I ordered a GAP IID from Dan at Duckworths yesterday for 350 GBP it will be money well spent. Nick

​ have seen proper LR ones for 185 wonder if they be any good Price seems right !!

[Judo]

I’m confused, you buy a Range Rover and want to disable the parking sensors?!

FWIW I had 2 sensors fail not that long after getting my Rangie and wondered if they would be a pain as well. But I changed them both for $25 ebay sensors for about 1-2 hours effort each (1 front 1 back) and 3 or so years later they have been flawless.

My vote is buy new sensors and enjoy the feature.

[101RRS]

I’m confused, you buy a Range Rover and want to disable the parking sensors?!

Its not a Range Rover [biggrin].

But I agree - seems a bit weird to me.

[Judo]

Oops, my argument is still sound tho, I swear!

[Eric SDV6SE]

A mate of mine had working parking sensors AND a reversing camera and still managed to back into a pole and crack the rear bumper and reflector.

[Judo]

Did he disable them both after that? [bigwhistle]

[Eric SDV6SE]

Nope, he learnt to listen to them and pay attention to the camera, pretty sure he learnt to listen to the missus as well...

[ATH]

I really really want to turn the parking sensors horrid noise right OFF! I can't stand it and find it un-necessary if watching the camera and mirrors when parking. Worst part is when sitting at lights when the damn thing keeps sounding off if you've put the box in neutral as apparently it's recommended to not sit with the vehicle in drive for long times. And we suffer from many long waits at lights in WA ..... not known as "wait awhile" for nothing. :)
Stealer says turn the radio right down........ but what if I want to listen to the news?
So how do I turn the noise off using a GAP tool?
AlanH.

PS. This horrid noise is as worthless to me as all the crap so many cars have these days.... lane wandering, cars passing behind, getting too close etc. etc. When I need them I'll give up driving.

[101RRS]

Worst part is when sitting at lights when the damn thing keeps sounding off if you've put the box in neutral

hmm - they should only sound when you go into reverse - not neutral. If they are sounding when you go from drive to neutral you have an issue.

[ATH]

Maybe the stealer will sort it out.
AlanH.

[Eric SDV6SE]

hmm - they should only sound when you go into reverse - not neutral. If they are sounding when you go from drive to neutral you have an issue.
Yep, I reckon gearbox selector position is off (the rod at the left hand side of the gearbox) correct Garrycol, the rear sensors should not activate unless in reverse...and then only if an object is within 2.0m or so.

[101RRS]

the rear sensors should not activate unless in reverse...and then only if an object is within 2.0m or so.

No quite correct - when you go into reverse they will beep as a test sound to let you know they are working but will not continue to sound unless something is within range.

Likewise if you go into reverse the beep will not sound if the handbrake is on - but if in reverse and the handbrake is released they will make one beep.

cheers

garry

[kelvo]

Alan is correct, the rear parking sensors are activated when a D4.5 is put into neutral. In reverse the camera and rear sensors are activated, when in neutral just the rear sensors are activated and a ‘warning’ screen is displayed.

See the photo of mine while in neutral, I’m in the garage with the door closed hence the sensors showing an obstruction.

[ATH]

Actually mine shows just a small arc of colour from the left rear sensor on the screen. Happens even if there's no vehicle too close. Obviously a bit of a glitch there so I'll let the stealer deal with it.
I've tried turning the radio volume switch and that does work..... but the noise comes back the next time. Not a big deal, just annoying and the Cook hates it.
AlanH.