PDC Malfunction

335Newbie · 01-29-2010, 03:11 PM

When I have a question I go to the experts here at E-90 Post.

My problem. I just started up my car, put it into reverse and the continuous warning sound came on along with the right rear red warning indicator on the screen. I got out, walked to the back, and there was no obstruction anywhere. I drove it around the block, put it in reverse, same warning.

It's 13 degrees outside so I checked to see if the sensor button on the bumper had any snow or ice on it. Nothing. It does appear that the button is a tad depressed compared to the sensor on the left side.

Your help is appreciated. Thanks.

thkfast · 01-29-2010, 09:34 PM

Mine has only done this when there is snow covering one of the sensors.

02themax · 01-29-2010, 11:34 PM

Happens to me all the time when Im backing out of my garage. I think the sensor is picking up the garage door pillar.

335Newbie · 01-30-2010, 07:34 AM

Actually it happens when completely out of the garage and with nothing even remotely near the back of the car.

JoeyBananaz18 · 01-30-2010, 07:53 AM

id get up in behind the bumper and try to pop out the sensor so that its flush. if its beeping really fast, it could be pressed in too much and picking up on the bumper itself.

335Newbie · 01-30-2010, 08:00 AM

It is one continuous uninterrupted sound. Really annoying sound. I have a dealer appt. set for Feb 10th. I guess the solution is to only go forward for the meantime, no backing up.

JoeyBananaz18 · 01-30-2010, 08:02 AM

like a patient flatlining. thats prob your solution. its gotta be pushed in too much.

335Newbie · 01-30-2010, 08:06 AM

Will head out to crawl underneath the bumper in a bit. It was 13 degrees out yesterday. Now its 2 degrees.

JoeyBananaz18 · 01-30-2010, 08:13 AM

dude im in whitestone queens. it not much better down here. id be fine if it snowed so i can take a right to hunter or something. but this cold is just annoying. i left work last night at 10. i usually walk from 1st to 6th w/o a problem. i got out and jumped right into a cab.

bavarian19 · 01-30-2010, 09:01 AM

If you really think your having problems, bring it to a dealer.

335Newbie · 01-30-2010, 11:04 AM

Problem solved. I put a small space heater out in the garage in the area of the offending sensor. It now functions properly.

So..... as long as the car was running, I said "why not"? Off I go on one of my 30 mile runs to nowhere. I love my car.

Thanks to all for your thoughts and suggestions.

Kevin Harney · 01-30-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 335Newbie

Problem solved. I put a small space heater out in the garage in the area of the offending sensor. It now functions properly.

So..... as long as the car was running, I said "why not"? Off I go on one of my 30 mile runs to nowhere. I love my car.

Thanks to all for your thoughts and suggestions.

Must have been sensing some ice or snow on the inside. All the more reason to ban winter all together !!

335Newbie · 01-30-2010, 12:02 PM

I'll vote for that. May I vote multiple times?

Kevin Harney · 01-30-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 335Newbie

I'll vote for that. May I vote multiple times?

Yes you can vote as often as you like as far as I am concerned !!!

01-29-2010, 03:11 PM	#1
335Newbie Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Montego Blue E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester NY iTrader: (0)	PDC Malfunction When I have a question I go to the experts here at E-90 Post. My problem. I just started up my car, put it into reverse and the continuous warning sound came on along with the right rear red warning indicator on the screen. I got out, walked to the back, and there was no obstruction anywhere. I drove it around the block, put it in reverse, same warning. It's 13 degrees outside so I checked to see if the sensor button on the bumper had any snow or ice on it. Nothing. It does appear that the button is a tad depressed compared to the sensor on the left side. Your help is appreciated. Thanks. __________________ ZPP, ZSP, NAVI, STEP, PADDLES, CA, PDC, HEATED SEATS, debadged, painted reflectors, plate frames, & keyhole cover, GP Thunders 8500 angels & fogs, Euphoria 6K High Powered Interior LED's, pearlescent E-brake handle, and mud guards, Split Second Turbo Tuner.
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01-29-2010, 09:34 PM	#2
thkfast Major 261 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 M4 Sakhir Orange DCT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA iTrader: (1)	Mine has only done this when there is snow covering one of the sensors. __________________ "The likelihood of one individual being right increases in direct proportion to the intensity with which others attempt to prove him wrong." 2015 F82 M4 - Sakhir Orange Metallic 2013 E92 M3 / 2013 E92 335is / 2010 E90 335i / 2007 E90 335i
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01-29-2010, 11:34 PM	#3
02themax Captain 28 Rep 946 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (6)	Happens to me all the time when Im backing out of my garage. I think the sensor is picking up the garage door pillar. __________________ E90 335i Sport Package - Logic 7 Sound w/ipod - Bluetooth - Comfort Access - PDC - 19" M3 Reps 275/30 235/35 - Blacklines - 10mil spacers rear, 5mil spacers front - BMW Alarm
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01-30-2010, 07:34 AM	#4
335Newbie Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Montego Blue E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester NY iTrader: (0)	Actually it happens when completely out of the garage and with nothing even remotely near the back of the car. __________________ ZPP, ZSP, NAVI, STEP, PADDLES, CA, PDC, HEATED SEATS, debadged, painted reflectors, plate frames, & keyhole cover, GP Thunders 8500 angels & fogs, Euphoria 6K High Powered Interior LED's, pearlescent E-brake handle, and mud guards, Split Second Turbo Tuner.
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01-30-2010, 07:53 AM	#5
JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General 398 Rep 4,084 Posts Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (3)	id get up in behind the bumper and try to pop out the sensor so that its flush. if its beeping really fast, it could be pressed in too much and picking up on the bumper itself. __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......
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01-30-2010, 08:00 AM	#6
335Newbie Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Montego Blue E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester NY iTrader: (0)	It is one continuous uninterrupted sound. Really annoying sound. I have a dealer appt. set for Feb 10th. I guess the solution is to only go forward for the meantime, no backing up. __________________ ZPP, ZSP, NAVI, STEP, PADDLES, CA, PDC, HEATED SEATS, debadged, painted reflectors, plate frames, & keyhole cover, GP Thunders 8500 angels & fogs, Euphoria 6K High Powered Interior LED's, pearlescent E-brake handle, and mud guards, Split Second Turbo Tuner.
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01-30-2010, 08:02 AM	#7
JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General 398 Rep 4,084 Posts Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (3)	like a patient flatlining. thats prob your solution. its gotta be pushed in too much. __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......
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01-30-2010, 08:06 AM	#8
335Newbie Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Montego Blue E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester NY iTrader: (0)	Will head out to crawl underneath the bumper in a bit. It was 13 degrees out yesterday. Now its 2 degrees. __________________ ZPP, ZSP, NAVI, STEP, PADDLES, CA, PDC, HEATED SEATS, debadged, painted reflectors, plate frames, & keyhole cover, GP Thunders 8500 angels & fogs, Euphoria 6K High Powered Interior LED's, pearlescent E-brake handle, and mud guards, Split Second Turbo Tuner.
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01-30-2010, 08:13 AM	#9
JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General 398 Rep 4,084 Posts Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (3)	dude im in whitestone queens. it not much better down here. id be fine if it snowed so i can take a right to hunter or something. but this cold is just annoying. i left work last night at 10. i usually walk from 1st to 6th w/o a problem. i got out and jumped right into a cab. __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......
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01-30-2010, 09:01 AM	#10
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	If you really think your having problems, bring it to a dealer.
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01-30-2010, 11:04 AM	#11
335Newbie Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Montego Blue E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester NY iTrader: (0)	Problem solved. I put a small space heater out in the garage in the area of the offending sensor. It now functions properly. So..... as long as the car was running, I said "why not"? Off I go on one of my 30 mile runs to nowhere. I love my car. Thanks to all for your thoughts and suggestions. __________________ ZPP, ZSP, NAVI, STEP, PADDLES, CA, PDC, HEATED SEATS, debadged, painted reflectors, plate frames, & keyhole cover, GP Thunders 8500 angels & fogs, Euphoria 6K High Powered Interior LED's, pearlescent E-brake handle, and mud guards, Split Second Turbo Tuner.
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01-30-2010, 12:02 PM	#13
335Newbie Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Montego Blue E92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rochester NY iTrader: (0)	I'll vote for that. May I vote multiple times? __________________ ZPP, ZSP, NAVI, STEP, PADDLES, CA, PDC, HEATED SEATS, debadged, painted reflectors, plate frames, & keyhole cover, GP Thunders 8500 angels & fogs, Euphoria 6K High Powered Interior LED's, pearlescent E-brake handle, and mud guards, Split Second Turbo Tuner.
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