Backup sensor moisture causing Malfunction

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Feb 14, 2019 | 03:48 PM

Blaine157

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Backup sensor moisture causing Malfunction

It recently cost me $ 206 at a dealer to find out the backup sensor had moisture in it. This is not the 1st time,is there anyway of preventing it from happening again.

Feb 14, 2019 | 03:50 PM

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It recently cost me $ 206 at a dealer to find out the backup sensor had moisture in it. This is not the 1st time,is there anyway of preventing it from happening again.

where was the moisture? in the connector?

Feb 14, 2019 | 04:00 PM

Blaine157

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Dealer did not specify, just said moisture in the connection, he dryer it out and reconnected

Feb 14, 2019 | 04:05 PM

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Pack it with dielectric grease.

Feb 14, 2019 | 10:17 PM

Blaine157

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It recently cost me $ 206 at a dealer to find out the backup sensor had moisture in it. This is not the 1st time,is there anyway of preventing it from happening again.

I have read all the comments regarding my problem. I will fix the problem myself next time. By the way the temperature at the time was -28c
thanks for all your suggestions

Feb 15, 2019 | 10:43 AM

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I have read all the comments regarding my problem. I will fix the problem myself next time. By the way the temperature at the time was -28c
thanks for all your suggestions

What were the symptoms you were experiencing when you put the truck in reverse?