Rear Parking Sensors

Drake_CA · 08-02-2018, 10:07 PM

My rear sensors don't emit the audible alert unless about 6-8 inches from the bumper. Something adjustable or trip to the service dept?

Ragnarkov · 08-02-2018, 10:54 PM

I don't think there's a setting to change how sensitive the sensors are. but I know mine trigger audible alerts at at least 1.5ft, but I think it's more like 2+. I'd definitely get those checked.

Sea-Tac · 08-03-2018, 02:17 AM

Mine go off at about 1.5 feet as well. Like Ragnarkov said-take it to the dealer to get it checked out.

Drake_CA · 08-03-2018, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sea-Tac

My go off at about 1.5 feet as well. Like Ragnarkov said-take it to the dealer to get it checked out.

Sounds like a plan.

Will probably wait a little while to see if there are other things for them to look at.

XXX3 · 08-03-2018, 02:01 PM

I’ve checked the distance occasionally by opening the door and looking back, and boom, it slams on the brake and shifts to park. Lesson learned: get the distance right using the camera, and don’t open any door while rolling slowly forward or backward.

Interesting side note...

I drove a new Subaru Outback while SUV shopping, and that car would actually emergency brake in reverse if the driver was going to contact a fixed object.

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Drake_CA Private 20 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Rear Parking Sensors My rear sensors don't emit the audible alert unless about 6-8 inches from the bumper. Something adjustable or trip to the service dept?
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Ragnarkov First Lieutenant 127 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 i30xdrive Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Maple Ridge, BC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X3 [0.00]	I don't think there's a setting to change how sensitive the sensors are. but I know mine trigger audible alerts at at least 1.5ft, but I think it's more like 2+. I'd definitely get those checked.
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