Passat's parking sensors not working.

"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
02/04/2017 at 18:43 • Filed to: None

It rained a lot this last few days, so I’m guessing one of them drowned. Please advise.

DISCUSSION (19)

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > My citroen won't start
02/04/2017 at 18:49

Hopefully if it dries out in the next few days they will start working again...that being said, if there was a short, you may have a problem. Check for blown fuses first maybe?

Until you can get it sorted, I’ve heard there is a parking sensor on a swivel located on the neck of every driver that allows the judging of distance based on a stereo occular system with depth perception? :P

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > My citroen won't start
02/04/2017 at 18:51

Not working at all? Or they flip out and do mad stuff? If you don’t get the initial beep when you chuck it in reverse it’s probably the switch or a fuse.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > My citroen won't start
02/04/2017 at 18:57

I guess you’ll be parking the old fashioned way!

Svend > My citroen won't start
02/04/2017 at 19:01

If one of them drowned the rest would still work but you’ll see a black spot on the screen.

My citroen won't start > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
02/04/2017 at 19:17

Not working at all, the front and rear parking sensors. When I chuck it in reverse or press the parking sensor button it does the “failure” beeps and the Parking Sensor light starts flashing.

My citroen won't start > Svend
02/04/2017 at 19:18

Not working at all, it doesn’t even go into the parking sensor screen, the front and rear parking sensors. When I chuck it in reverse or press the parking sensor button it does the “failure” beeps and the Parking Sensor light starts flashing.

My citroen won't start > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
02/04/2017 at 19:18

Time to mindlessly back into things I guess.

My citroen won't start > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
02/04/2017 at 19:19

I’m taking it to the dealer tomorrow.

smobgirl > My citroen won't start
02/04/2017 at 19:24

Trade it in for a Honda?

Svend > My citroen won't start
02/04/2017 at 19:42

Sounds like more than a sensor or sensors but more like the electronics of either the module or a connection between the switch and the module.

Check the fuses and connectors where possible, if nothing obvious then you may need an auto electrician or see your VW dealer.

My citroen won't start > Svend
02/04/2017 at 20:14

Fuck, nearly backed into a parking pole thing before realising the sensors went kaputt (good thing it had a foam cushion), now I’m scared of hitting anything lower than the hatch window.

Svend > My citroen won't start
02/04/2017 at 20:22

The damned sensors on mine pick up anything taller than three inches, which means backing up to a kerb sets them off nine or so inches before you get to them so I have to make doubly sure each time regardless.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > My citroen won't start
02/04/2017 at 22:02

you will be fine. learn the size of your car and dont rely on technology

Tazio, Count Fouroff > My citroen won't start
02/04/2017 at 22:25

OK, like, I know I’m old and everything, but do you really *need* those things?

Try parallel parking your dad’s old Volkswagen bus without lol. Hell, that thing didn’t even have electronic *ignition.* Your VW is easier to park —that’s a promise

That said — if it’s annoying because things are supposed to work, and these aren’t, that makes sense. Other than that, jeez...imho as an above-average driver you already know how far out your corners are whether they beep at you or not. Right??

Now, get off my lawn!! :D

My citroen won't start > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
02/04/2017 at 22:36

Sure, next I’ll send a fax when my phone runs out of charge.

My citroen won't start > Tazio, Count Fouroff
02/04/2017 at 22:38

A thing on my car is broken, I paid for the car, therefore I want it to work properly.

Tazio, Count Fouroff > My citroen won't start
02/04/2017 at 22:40

That...that makes sense. Please say you don’t need sensors in order to park tho

My citroen won't start > Tazio, Count Fouroff
02/04/2017 at 22:42

Not really, but they do help when living in a 11 million people city with a 190in barge.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > My citroen won't start
02/04/2017 at 23:54

i prefer paging people