Please help muting reverse parking beep!

Genoa1893 · 22-07-2008, 15:02

Hi all,
the beep is really boring to me, especially when I pray that my two babies keep sleeping...

Do you know where it is, so that I can definitely shut it off (or highly dampen it)?

Thank you,

eccleshill · 22-07-2008, 15:21

You need this

Genoa1893 · 22-07-2008, 15:47

LOL!
At least two of them, indeed!

skodayouth · 22-07-2008, 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genoa1893

Hi all,
the beep is really boring to me, especially when I pray that my two babies keep sleeping...

Do you know where it is, so that I can definitely shut it off (or highly dampen it)?

Thank you,

The volume of the beep can be changed with VAG-COM, I have done this on my Fabia II

dan_the_v8man · 22-07-2008, 16:18

im sure you can turn it off with the stream headunit, in the settings theres an option to turn beep off, i believe that should have the desired effect as i have mine turned on and thats the only beep my car ever makes

Genoa1893 · 23-07-2008, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan_the_v8man

im sure you can turn it off with the stream headunit, in the settings theres an option to turn beep off, i believe that should have the desired effect as i have mine turned on and thats the only beep my car ever makes

Dan, thank you but even this evening I could not find the damned option by looking in the menu available on my stream MP3 hu.

Have you idea of its name? I tried to turn off PDC and BEEP and the damned parking beep kept boring me...

sebulbus · 24-07-2008, 00:16

PDC volume in the Stream settings, turn it way down, 1 is almost silent.

Burnsey · 24-07-2008, 00:38

I'd need to check the manual or when I'm next in the car but thought pdc volume was to decrease volume of radio when engaging reverse gear so you can concentrate better. Set this up when I got the car and haven't touched it. Guess you could always just park on an uphill section or a drive thru' space to avoid reverse gear altogether

It's all in the second or third screen after pressing the music note symbol then the > button once or twice.

wega3k · 24-07-2008, 08:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burnsey

I'd need to check the manual or when I'm next in the car but thought pdc volume was to decrease volume of radio when engaging reverse gear so you can concentrate better.

I believe that is the case.

Genoa1893 · 24-07-2008, 09:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by sebulbus

PDC volume in the Stream settings, turn it way down, 1 is almost silent.

I'm pretty sure I had turned it to "off" rather than turning to 1 (via the volume knob, I guess even if it seems I have only a ON/OFF option). Then I selected reverse gear and it was still here...

Anyway, today I will try again. Perhaps a "reboot" is needed

?

Genoa1893 · 24-07-2008, 22:03

Just to repeat once more the beep stays.

The PDC controls radio volume not beep volume.

Anyone knows where is located the f....g buzzer? Sooner or later I'll get rid of it!

bosnjo · 24-07-2008, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genoa1893

Just to repeat once more the beep stays.

The PDC controls radio volume not beep volume.

Anyone knows where is located the f....g buzzer? Sooner or later I'll get rid of it!

As soon as you put into reverse, press "P" button. It is the button that you use to switch parking sensors on and off, on the bottom line of buttons, bellow AC:
http://img108.mytextgraphics.com/pho...-48xgq1w49.jpg
I was reversing today to my garage and remembered your problem, As soon as it started to beep, I pressed the button and it muted the "beep, beep", so I kept reversing and sound didn't come back. You have that button, don't you, if your car came with factory sensors. Also, I guess there is the way to dissable it via VagCom.

bahnstormer vrs · 25-07-2008, 07:56

Whats the point of having Parking Sensors if they don't beep?

The beeper is AFAIK located somewhere in the rear three quarters, nearside I think, of the car behind the boot linings. Shouldn't be too difficult to locate it; put some tape over one of the senors, ignition on, select reverse, get the beeper and start listening.

Once located; wrap the beeper in some cotton wool with tape for security to muffle the beep. Job done?

**VRStu** · 25-07-2008, 08:25

The initial beep is designed to give you an indication that the sensors are working. As has been said before the volume can be altered.

As for the button on the dash, that is only fitted if you have front sensors on the car.

Genoa1893 · 25-07-2008, 08:56

Thank you all,

@Bosnjo and VRStu: I'm pretty sure I have not the "P" button, even if car was factory fitted with rear parking sensors (so VRStu is right, strange isn't it?). So, assuming Skoda saved on that button, would it be possible to try to remove the button and find a tab under it, remove and get the button magically muting the beep? (a-la climatronic off tweak?).

@bahnsormer_vrs: The car was standard factory fitted with them. I never used nor needed parking sensors (even if the beautiful painted bumpers worried me a bit). Besides they're set up at a threshold which is unreal for our "average" parkings. Not owning a VAG-COM I decided to physically look for the buzzer and dampen it. Thanks for the suggestion on its possible position.

**VRStu** · 25-07-2008, 09:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genoa1893

So, assuming Skoda saved on that button, would it be possible to try to remove the button and find a tab under it, remove and get the button magically muting the beep? (a-la climatronic off tweak?).

Wishful thinking I'm afraid.

bosnjo · 25-07-2008, 09:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

As for the button on the dash, that is only fitted if you have front sensors on the car.

Oh, didn't know that.

22-07-2008, 15:02	#1
Genoa1893 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 128 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Please help muting reverse parking beep! Hi all, the beep is really boring to me, especially when I pray that my two babies keep sleeping... Do you know where it is, so that I can definitely shut it off (or highly dampen it)? Thank you, __________________ Ste '08 RaceBlue vRS TDI, 18" Zenith, Xenons, Rear park assist, Jumbo box, Maxidot, Bluetooth and phone cradle, Climatronic off tweak, Tweaked Tweeters, remapped by UK.

22-07-2008, 15:47	#3
Genoa1893 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 128 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Please help muting reverse parking beep! LOL! At least two of them, indeed! __________________ Ste '08 RaceBlue vRS TDI, 18" Zenith, Xenons, Rear park assist, Jumbo box, Maxidot, Bluetooth and phone cradle, Climatronic off tweak, Tweaked Tweeters, remapped by UK.

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dan_the_v8man Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 335 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Please help muting reverse parking beep! im sure you can turn it off with the stream headunit, in the settings theres an option to turn beep off, i believe that should have the desired effect as i have mine turned on and thats the only beep my car ever makes __________________ 57 Mk2 2.0TFSI vRS Estate in Race Blue, jumbo box, cruise control, dual zone climate, zenith 18", maxidot, xenon's, rear parking sensors, light assistance, sunset glass

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Burnsey Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: GLASGOW Posts: 388 Thanks: 13 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Please help muting reverse parking beep! I'd need to check the manual or when I'm next in the car but thought pdc volume was to decrease volume of radio when engaging reverse gear so you can concentrate better. Set this up when I got the car and haven't touched it. Guess you could always just park on an uphill section or a drive thru' space to avoid reverse gear altogether It's all in the second or third screen after pressing the music note symbol then the > button once or twice. __________________ Burnsey 1.9 tdi Octy II elegance estate (gone but not forgotten... 2.5v6tdi Superb, MkI Octy 1.6)

24-07-2008, 22:03	#11
Genoa1893 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 128 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Please help muting reverse parking beep! Just to repeat once more the beep stays. The PDC controls radio volume not beep volume. Anyone knows where is located the f....g buzzer? Sooner or later I'll get rid of it! __________________ Ste '08 RaceBlue vRS TDI, 18" Zenith, Xenons, Rear park assist, Jumbo box, Maxidot, Bluetooth and phone cradle, Climatronic off tweak, Tweaked Tweeters, remapped by UK.

25-07-2008, 07:56	#13
bahnstormer vrs Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Herts Posts: 2,461 Thanks: 41 Thanked 130 Times in 119 Posts	Re: Please help muting reverse parking beep! Whats the point of having Parking Sensors if they don't beep? The beeper is AFAIK located somewhere in the rear three quarters, nearside I think, of the car behind the boot linings. Shouldn't be too difficult to locate it; put some tape over one of the senors, ignition on, select reverse, get the beeper and start listening. Once located; wrap the beeper in some cotton wool with tape for security to muffle the beep. Job done? __________________ Mine - '07 Octavia vRS TDI, 'Winter wheels' 7.5J x 17" Audi S-line, Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas 225/45 17, xenons, rear parking sensor, heated seats (driver's Recaro Style full leather), climate/jumbo etc., Koni FSDs, Neuspeed Rear ARB & Short-Shifter, K&N induction kit, RallyFlapZ - Colin McRae memorial decals. Wife's - '08 Roomster Scout 1.6 Tiptronic, Cruise, parking sensors Son's - '02 Fabia 1.4mpi, vRS 16" alloys, Michelin Pilot Exalto 2 195/45 16, vRS front bumper, Koni Sport shocks.

25-07-2008, 08:25	#14
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,390 Thanks: 112 Thanked 915 Times in 822 Posts	Re: Please help muting reverse parking beep! The initial beep is designed to give you an indication that the sensors are working. As has been said before the volume can be altered. As for the button on the dash, that is only fitted if you have front sensors on the car. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

25-07-2008, 08:56	#15
Genoa1893 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 128 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Please help muting reverse parking beep! Thank you all, @Bosnjo and VRStu: I'm pretty sure I have not the "P" button, even if car was factory fitted with rear parking sensors (so VRStu is right, strange isn't it?). So, assuming Skoda saved on that button, would it be possible to try to remove the button and find a tab under it, remove and get the button magically muting the beep? (a-la climatronic off tweak?). @bahnsormer_vrs: The car was standard factory fitted with them. I never used nor needed parking sensors (even if the beautiful painted bumpers worried me a bit). Besides they're set up at a threshold which is unreal for our "average" parkings. Not owning a VAG-COM I decided to physically look for the buzzer and dampen it. Thanks for the suggestion on its possible position. __________________ Ste '08 RaceBlue vRS TDI, 18" Zenith, Xenons, Rear park assist, Jumbo box, Maxidot, Bluetooth and phone cradle, Climatronic off tweak, Tweaked Tweeters, remapped by UK.

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