pdc problem
 

since i bought my x the pdc hasnt worked if u put it in reverse it will beep continulasly 4 a second or 2 but then nothing happens the light on the console 4 the pdc flashes 1 of the sensors has a scratch on it could it be this/
wot could it be pls help

My PDC just started doing this as I rear ended someone last week. The body shop told me it could be the harness or a faulty sensor. They will know more when the replace the bumber.

I would takeback to the stealer and tell them to call you when it is working properly.

First, clean all the sensors. Dirt on them can cause this.

Then, check all the connections. You can unplug them, and plug them back in, at each sensor. This is the most likely cause, but clean them first because that is easiest.

If those steps don't change it, then you may need a replacement sensor.

Also, it helps if you fill in your location, and the year of the X5. We would know if it is under warranty, for example. I suspect it isn't.

Dave,

Can you not type in shorthand? I need a calculator to read your messages. I'm not trying to rip you, so don't take offense.

Sounds like a faulty sensor (probably the scratched one). Usually PDC has the opposite problems - they trigger false alarms with no nearby objects.

Regards, Mike

Mike:

I have the same problem. I realize that it is me. I am just not current. I try, but I struggle. Do what I did, use the newest X5world accessory page:

http://www.lingo2word.com/translate.php

The message comes out like this: (OK, lingo2word doesn't know what an X is and a PDC became a domain controller, but hey, they are trying....)



Click the Plain English to Lingo button and get this!

sinC i bawt my x D pdc hasnt wrkD f u put it n reverse itl beep continulasly 4 tick or 2 bt thN Ø hpns D lyt on D console 4 D pdc flashes 1 of D sensors hs a scratch on it cUd it B this/ wot cUd it B pls hlp

:rofl:

Sorry Dave. I did try and help, post #3 above.

Jeff

If its not the sensor like mine then the PDC brain has gone on the fritz. Just had mine replaced as all sensors checked out and had the continous beep with flashing light. Took them nearly 2 hours to set the system back up again so make sure they do it right!

Jeff -

Thanks so much for the help. Actually I use the Giznoogle website to translate text I don't understand:

http://www.gizoogle.com/index.php?translate=false

Since i bought mah X5, tha PDC hasnt worked . Bounce wit me. If you put it in reverse, it wiznill beep continuously fo` a second or twizzo, but then nuttin' happens and my money on my mind. The light on tha console fo` tha PDC flashes. One of tha sensors has a scratch on it. Could it be this? Whizzat could it be. Pleaze hizzay.

I grew up in South Central L.A. so I'm down wid dis.

I had same problem.. luckily it was still under warranty. They found that the rear right sensor was faulty and replaced.
The last few weeks its been working perfectly!! .. for how long.. who knows :(