reverse sensor replacement
06-04-2012, 06:08 AM
#11
Thanks to all who replied. I agree with lariatboy - if another goes I'm gonna fix it myself. If I do I'll post about it - cuz I'm not sure how to get the connector off the back. Guess it's time to look for a shop manual!
cheers!
greg
cheers!
greg
06-05-2012, 01:56 PM
#12
I use a jackknife to lift the clips holding the sensors into the bumper, allowing you to slide the sensor and harness out to better work with it. The connectors to the sensor is just a squeeze and pull connector - there's a press tab on the one side. Be sure to clean it out good and use some silicone grease or dielectric to grease up the gasket before you reinstall.
10-18-2012, 03:02 PM
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Sorry for bringing this thread out from the dead. I have three bad sensors according to my dealer. He wants $550 to replace them - that is after the $75 I paid to get it diagnosed!
If it is as easy as it sounds, I'm gonna do it myself.
If anyone has a page or two from the repair manual that they can scan bI'd appreciate it very much! I can give you my email if you pm me.
If it is as easy as it sounds, I'm gonna do it myself.
If anyone has a page or two from the repair manual that they can scan bI'd appreciate it very much! I can give you my email if you pm me.
10-19-2012, 06:03 AM
#14
reverse sensor
Hi Canoetrpr,
Sorry I don't have a manual - but Lariatboy (see post) and others have replaced them without a lot of effort. I had the dealer do it but wold not do that again - just costs way too much. ($288 for one). There are OEM parts available.
good luck!
PS I like the handle canoetrpr - do some of that myself. Sorry to say my Mad River kevlar Explorer and 2 #4 Duluths don't see more action. Bought a house in the Adirondacks so mostly day trips.
Sorry I don't have a manual - but Lariatboy (see post) and others have replaced them without a lot of effort. I had the dealer do it but wold not do that again - just costs way too much. ($288 for one). There are OEM parts available.
good luck!
PS I like the handle canoetrpr - do some of that myself. Sorry to say my Mad River kevlar Explorer and 2 #4 Duluths don't see more action. Bought a house in the Adirondacks so mostly day trips.
10-19-2012, 07:07 AM
#15
It's as easy as changing a wiper blade - if it's just sensors that need to be changed, do not waste your money paying someone else to do it. Takes less than 5 minutes per sensor. Find some cheap ones online- it's a pretty basic part, so even the knock-offs should work for you.
Did the dealer mention which 3 are bad? If not, you can find out for yourself. Turn the truck to the 'ON' position. Engage parking break or chock the tires just to be safe. Drop it into reverse. Head around back and put your ear to each sensor. You should hear a very noticeable ticking noise ( should hear it even if you're standing near the back). If one of the sensors isn't ticking, or has a very faint tick, it's no good. Swap it out with another sensor just to rule out a wiring harness issue.
Grab a knife or thin slot screwdriver, and crawl under the bumper. There are simple pry tabs holding the sensor in the bezel. Pop these open and slide the sensor and harness out. Harness is held on by press tabs - just give it a squeeze and separate. If its gunked up, you may have to pry these as well. Clean up the terminals if needed, and reinstall the new sensor. Easy. All 4 sensors are the same part number - doesn't matter which position they sit it. The bezels are specific depending on your vehicle as they match the curvature of the bumper.
Did the dealer mention which 3 are bad? If not, you can find out for yourself. Turn the truck to the 'ON' position. Engage parking break or chock the tires just to be safe. Drop it into reverse. Head around back and put your ear to each sensor. You should hear a very noticeable ticking noise ( should hear it even if you're standing near the back). If one of the sensors isn't ticking, or has a very faint tick, it's no good. Swap it out with another sensor just to rule out a wiring harness issue.
Grab a knife or thin slot screwdriver, and crawl under the bumper. There are simple pry tabs holding the sensor in the bezel. Pop these open and slide the sensor and harness out. Harness is held on by press tabs - just give it a squeeze and separate. If its gunked up, you may have to pry these as well. Clean up the terminals if needed, and reinstall the new sensor. Easy. All 4 sensors are the same part number - doesn't matter which position they sit it. The bezels are specific depending on your vehicle as they match the curvature of the bumper.