Superb reversing sensors problem

Stuart_J · 29-05-2008, 16:21

The reversing sensors are playing up on the Superb (2006 Elegance 140 tdi) just wonder if anyone can point me where to look before I commit it to a dealer.

When you select reverse parked well away from anything you get the usual beep, a second or so later & for about 5 secs it emits a continuous beep, the noise you get when you are very close to something & then nothing. When you back up to something the sensors arent working

I have given the sensors a visual check & they all look clean & un damaged

Any thoughts ??????????

rotodiesel · 29-05-2008, 16:31

It has been wet recently hasn't it.

I'd have a good look at the sensors themselves and the sealing of the wiring behind the bumper. VAG electrics fill me with no confidence whatever - I've just noticed that the connector for the bonnet catch microswitch is mounted upside down on the B5.5/Superb, so it will fill up with water.

VAG will try to tell you these connectors are sealed. I will tell you that gravity always works (although apparently not in Wolfsburg).

There is no cure for stupidity.

rotodiesel.

kprm77 · 29-05-2008, 18:30

Sounds exactly like the issue I had on my 55 reg Edition 100. Dealer just replaced the sensors under warranty.

Stuart_J · 29-05-2008, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by kprm77

Sounds exactly like the issue I had on my 55 reg Edition 100. Dealer just replaced the sensors under warranty.

Cars out of warranty, 61400 miles

johannapam1 · 29-05-2008, 21:11

Definitely a sensor packed up - I have had this problem three times but under warranty fortunately

numskull · 30-05-2008, 10:36

Stu,

Mine packed-up on Monday with EXACTLY the same symptom. After connecting VAGCOM, the dealer confirmed the centre-left sensor has failed. They've ordered a new one and will replace it on Monday while I wait. Apparently it's a 20 minute job as there's no need to drop the bumper. This is the first failure I've had in 11 months and 22k. And I really can't believe there won't be a bit of leeway on the warranty bit either - just hassle them.

Cheers... Rob

Stuart_J · 30-05-2008, 12:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by numskull

Stu,

Mine packed-up on Monday with EXACTLY the same symptom. After connecting VAGCOM, the dealer confirmed the centre-left sensor has failed. They've ordered a new one and will replace it on Monday while I wait. Apparently it's a 20 minute job as there's no need to drop the bumper. This is the first failure I've had in 11 months and 22k. And I really can't believe there won't be a bit of leeway on the warranty bit either - just hassle them.

Cheers... Rob

Thanks

I will find a friend with vag com, re the warranty lee way Ive given Skoda rather a hard time over certain blinding design faults in the car so Im guessing that will be a polite no !!

**VRStu** · 30-05-2008, 12:16

Chris will process a the necessary regarding the warranty for you Stuart.

kprm77 · 31-05-2008, 00:47

They did drop the bumper on mine, though I've no idea if it was the whole lot or just one sensor.

spurs1972 · 01-06-2008, 20:16

Turn ignition on only but obviously not start the car.

Put the car into reverse gear.

Go to the rear of the car and place your ear to each sensor. You will hear a ticking sound.

The one that isnt ticking is the broken one.

Skoda quoted me £80 quid for 1 sensor so i did,t bother.

I removed the fuse instead which stopped that bloody noise

numskull · 02-06-2008, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by spurs1972

"The one that isnt ticking is the broken one...."

Just tried - no "ticking" from any of them, but I know only one has failed!

numskull · 02-06-2008, 18:39

Went to the dealer - took them 11 minutes to change the sensor. All working OK.

29-05-2008, 16:21	#1
Stuart_J Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Winchester Posts: 5,719 Members Car: Nissan 350Z Twin Turbo Also Octavia 1.9 TDI L&K & Superb td 140 Thanks: 40 Thanked 85 Times in 78 Posts	Superb reversing sensors problem The reversing sensors are playing up on the Superb (2006 Elegance 140 tdi) just wonder if anyone can point me where to look before I commit it to a dealer. When you select reverse parked well away from anything you get the usual beep, a second or so later & for about 5 secs it emits a continuous beep, the noise you get when you are very close to something & then nothing. When you back up to something the sensors arent working I have given the sensors a visual check & they all look clean & un damaged Any thoughts ?????????? __________________ Speed is an addiction for which thankfully there is no cure

29-05-2008, 16:31	#2
rotodiesel Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 672 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 85 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Superb reversing sensors problem It has been wet recently hasn't it. I'd have a good look at the sensors themselves and the sealing of the wiring behind the bumper. VAG electrics fill me with no confidence whatever - I've just noticed that the connector for the bonnet catch microswitch is mounted upside down on the B5.5/Superb, so it will fill up with water. VAG will try to tell you these connectors are sealed. I will tell you that gravity always works (although apparently not in Wolfsburg). There is no cure for stupidity. rotodiesel.

29-05-2008, 18:30	#3
kprm77 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 292 Members Car: 55 Skoda Superb PD130 Edition 100 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Superb reversing sensors problem Sounds exactly like the issue I had on my 55 reg Edition 100. Dealer just replaced the sensors under warranty. __________________ Kevin Mc 2005 Skoda Superb PD130 Edition 100 2004 Skoda Superb PD130 Comfort - gone

29-05-2008, 21:11	#5
johannapam1 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sittingbourne, Kent Posts: 288 Members Car: Superb 2.5 TDI Elegance Thanks: 4 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Superb reversing sensors problem Definitely a sensor packed up - I have had this problem three times but under warranty fortunately

30-05-2008, 10:36	#6
numskull Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Surrey Posts: 387 Members Car: Superb 2.0TDi Elegance Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Superb reversing sensors problem Stu, Mine packed-up on Monday with EXACTLY the same symptom. After connecting VAGCOM, the dealer confirmed the centre-left sensor has failed. They've ordered a new one and will replace it on Monday while I wait. Apparently it's a 20 minute job as there's no need to drop the bumper. This is the first failure I've had in 11 months and 22k. And I really can't believe there won't be a bit of leeway on the warranty bit either - just hassle them. Cheers... Rob __________________ Num In Search Of Working Remap!

30-05-2008, 12:16	#8
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Superb reversing sensors problem Chris will process a the necessary regarding the warranty for you Stuart. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

31-05-2008, 00:47	#9
kprm77 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 292 Members Car: 55 Skoda Superb PD130 Edition 100 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Superb reversing sensors problem They did drop the bumper on mine, though I've no idea if it was the whole lot or just one sensor. __________________ Kevin Mc 2005 Skoda Superb PD130 Edition 100 2004 Skoda Superb PD130 Comfort - gone

01-06-2008, 20:16	#10
spurs1972 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7 Members Car: Superb Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Superb reversing sensors problem Turn ignition on only but obviously not start the car. Put the car into reverse gear. Go to the rear of the car and place your ear to each sensor. You will hear a ticking sound. The one that isnt ticking is the broken one. Skoda quoted me £80 quid for 1 sensor so i did,t bother. I removed the fuse instead which stopped that bloody noise

02-06-2008, 18:39	#12
numskull Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Surrey Posts: 387 Members Car: Superb 2.0TDi Elegance Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Superb reversing sensors problem Went to the dealer - took them 11 minutes to change the sensor. All working OK. __________________ Num In Search Of Working Remap!

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