My reverse warning system isn't .....

Roger · 5th January 2009, 09:23

warning me, that is. The reverse lights all work as intended, but I don't get the little warning beep when I go into reverse, for parking, say, and nor do I get any sort of warning when I get close to the car behind (except for the bump perhaps!). The rest of the services on the fuse for the reverse warning system all seem OK. This started about three months ago, and was intermittent, but has now gone hard down.
Is my local Rover chappie (two and a half hours away in Sydney)with the computer thingee going to be able to tell me what's wrong?
Or would I be just as well off going to my auto-electrician (who has probably never seen a Rover before)?

JohnDotCom · 5th January 2009, 14:29

I'm thinking more the Sounder could be faulty,
as you get some type of noise if its a sensor fault normally.

Moonstone · 5th January 2009, 23:35

There is a diagnostic procedure for the park distance control (PDC) in the data section of the main site. It's worth reading this before starting.

Does the sounder give a long beep when engaging reverse? Do you hear any audible clicks from the sensors with reverse selected (ignition on)?

I believe the dealer computer has a diagnostic package for the PDC. That may be able to tell if it's the control unit or sounder at fault.

Roger · 6th January 2009, 09:15

Moonstone. Thanks, but Main site? Data section? Do you mean the How to .....bit?

BigRuss · 6th January 2009, 09:47

Details can be found here: http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto

Russ

Roger · 6th January 2009, 17:34

Thanks for that.
So much to learn; so little time to learn it in!

Roger · 8th January 2009, 09:11

It appears the diagnostics didn't show anything, but dismantling, then cleaning and reconnecting as many of the connections that were available fixed it. It's all working like a bought one, now. The box behind the trim on the right hand side of the boot appeared to be the main culprit.
Thanks for the suggestions.

5th January 2009, 09:23	#1
Roger Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canberra Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My reverse warning system isn't ..... warning me, that is. The reverse lights all work as intended, but I don't get the little warning beep when I go into reverse, for parking, say, and nor do I get any sort of warning when I get close to the car behind (except for the bump perhaps!). The rest of the services on the fuse for the reverse warning system all seem OK. This started about three months ago, and was intermittent, but has now gone hard down. Is my local Rover chappie (two and a half hours away in Sydney)with the computer thingee going to be able to tell me what's wrong? Or would I be just as well off going to my auto-electrician (who has probably never seen a Rover before)?

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5th January 2009, 14:29	#2
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I'm thinking more the Sounder could be faulty, as you get some type of noise if its a sensor fault normally.

5th January 2009, 23:35	#3
Moonstone Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 412 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	There is a diagnostic procedure for the park distance control (PDC) in the data section of the main site. It's worth reading this before starting. Does the sounder give a long beep when engaging reverse? Do you hear any audible clicks from the sensors with reverse selected (ignition on)? I believe the dealer computer has a diagnostic package for the PDC. That may be able to tell if it's the control unit or sounder at fault.

6th January 2009, 09:15	#4
Roger Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canberra Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Moonstone. Thanks, but Main site? Data section? Do you mean the How to .....bit?

6th January 2009, 17:34	#6
Roger Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canberra Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for that. So much to learn; so little time to learn it in!

8th January 2009, 09:11	#7
Roger Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canberra Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It appears the diagnostics didn't show anything, but dismantling, then cleaning and reconnecting as many of the connections that were available fixed it. It's all working like a bought one, now. The box behind the trim on the right hand side of the boot appeared to be the main culprit. Thanks for the suggestions.