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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 09:51 AM
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so my parking sensor is having issues, says clean parking sensors, so i did but still having issues . anyone know of something i can do? reset battery? please do not say take it to the dealer that is my last option thanks
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 10:19 AM
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A common cause here in the Midwest is below freezing temps. With this years crazy weather, have you been that cold down in Florida? Have you disconnected the battery/jump started another car? Doing so is not the cure for the warning but might have caused it.
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 12:36 PM
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I just park the car where it is nice and warm so all snow\ice melts, and then just use my finger to clean the dirt of the sensors.
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 01:24 PM
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im in florida guys =) haha
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by RayG
im in florida guys =) haha
how cold was Florida when you were having the issue with the sensors? At sub temperature like -18C, the sensors have been working okay for me even they are not in the cleanest state.

Maybe consult the driver's manual before letting the dealer diagnose the issue?
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyL
how cold was Florida when you were having the issue with the sensors? At sub temperature like -18C, the sensors have been working okay for me even they are not in the cleanest state.

Maybe consult the driver's manual before letting the dealer diagnose the issue?
85 degrees =)
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 03:53 PM
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Try rubbing any dirt and grime of all sensors.
If this does not work your sensors are either faulty or you have something blocking one or more of the sensors.
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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 04:28 PM
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Might the sensors have been bumped by a careless parker, may not be a mark but dislodged a wire on the back side....?
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