... or is the function on all the time?

I can't seem to find anything specifically about that.

Thanks, gentlemen...

SirJag

 

I'm guessing here, but mine are disconnected at the moment as it's being built up after paint....mine does a long beep, like to backup limit is reached, so disconnecting the sensors won't help. I'd suggest unplugging the speaker, but it's a bit of a pain to get to. It's under the rear parcel shelf, again on mine, maybe it's somewhere easier for you to get to. Do you want it off? hope this helps!

 

Hi Sean!

I'm getting that long beep when I first put it in reverse. I've read that this is a fault indicator, but since I'm not sure if this function is always working (the parking sensor function), I don't know if there's anything more to do to make it work correctly except put the car in reverse.


Thank you!

SirJag

 

if it's a faulty sensor, which seems likely, you can check by listening to each of the four in the rear bumper. If you hear one clicking away, you'll need to replace it I think. What's the search function brought up on faulty parking sensors?

 

Hi
I found this tread on the backup sensors dated 8/27/2010.
Here is the link:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/j...sensors-29441/
You might want to connect member Stu 1986. He has some hands-on knowledge. He is located in the England.
Jim Lombardi

 

It is true-I am in the UK and have hands on knowledge! (Sean B does too)

Basically if you want the sensors to not work at all unplug the sensors from the module in the trunk fuse box and from here I think you can also disconnect the speaker. Look for a solid blue & a solid red wire-these go to the speaker. (According to the wiring diagram) Either cut them or disconnect them that should stop your speaker from sounding.

Hope this helps
Stu.

 

Hi SirJag
Here is a PDF with Diagram and parts list of the Parking Aid component and their locations (also the colors of the wires):
xj8 parking aid info.pdf
Jim Lombardi

 

Thanks Uncle Jag Jim!!! ;-)

I want to get them working... so I'll test it and check that wiring too. Also going to shut the PC down tonight to install the software.

SirJag

 

I thought you wanted to turn them off? Either way by following the wiring tips we've given you, it should be easy to trace your problem. It is more than likely a loose wire or faulty sensor.

You will want to jack the back of the car up, or if you don't have a jack & stands reverse the car up a steep slope and stop just before the back wheels go over the crest. This will leave your overhang accessible. You may laugh at my suggestion but I've had to do this a couple of times in the past to access the underside of coaches when I've had to do a get me home fix! Gladly I won't have to do that now I've switched to a new (better) company!

 

The sensor sounds when backing up, even when nothing is behind me. I don't know where the sensor is located, if its bad, or a connection is bad. What is the most likely cause.

 

I would guess one of the sensors is covered up (dirt, sticker). Happens to me whenever I am backing with the bike rack installed.