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Blind Spot Sensors Disabling Themselves?

Started by 14SHOCAR, August 20, 2016, 01:18:01 AM

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14SHOCAR

Hey all -- While I was travelling in Indianapolis, my blind spot sensors decided to say something about an "obstruction" and they disabled themselves. It was pretty rainy, and I'm trying to convince myself that it had to do with water getting in or around the sensor?

I ended up turning off my car, walking to the rear sensors and wiping / pressing on each of them. After, I've had no issue.

Anyone else have problems? Is there where the problem starts, or should I just chalk it up to being a fluke?
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SHOdded

Pretty common issue with the blind spot sensors and with ACC.  I would check the wiring/connections to make sure there is no dirt/water intrusion.  Clean them up and reinstall with some dielectric grease to keep out the nasties.
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If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

ZSHO

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Its like your Mother always told ya keep them "clean between the ears".....especially any Wax buildup and the same rule applies with the sensors,LOL.  Z


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FoMoCoSHO

That is your car telling you it needs washed!

14SHOCAR

Quote from: FoMoCoSHO on August 20, 2016, 05:37:08 PM
That is your car telling you it needs washed!

I do refer to my car as a "Her". She could just put a light on that says "wash me" instead of going as far as disabling my blind spot sensors.

On a serious note, after I pressed / wiped on each sensor, I've no problems. I'll get under the car and put some dielectric grease on the plugs just to make sure all is well.
18 Volvo S90 Inscription - 2.0T Twin Charged - Polestar Tuned.
17 Lincoln MKZ 3.0T GTDI -To Tune, or Not To Tune -- THAT is the question.
15 Road Glide Special - CFR Exhaust, Powder Coated everything, DirtyAir Air ride
14 Taurus SHO (Sold)
LMS 93 V8 3Bar Tune, K&N Intake, LMS 160 t-stat, LMS pre-gapped plugs, Corsa Exhaust