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Old May 22, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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troublesome backup sensor

Does anyone know how to diagnose a backup sensor system? Mine turns off when I put it into reverse. It doesn't appear that any of the bumper sensors are damaged. I am not to good when it come to anything with juice running through it. It was like that when I bought it and I sure would like it to work. Thanks!


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Old May 22, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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I have heard of this tip ............... You can put your truck in reverse and put the parking brake on (make sure the parking brake is solid!). Then walk around and put your ear up to each sensor. The sensor that is not making the clicking noise is the one that is bad.

Part # (about $75 each at Tously)
YL1Z15K859AA

Hope it works.
 
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Old May 22, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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I'll be darned, it worked! thank you very much.
 
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Old May 22, 2011 | 06:37 PM
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How about that!

Let us know where you found the replacement sensor(s) if you can beat the $75 price.
 
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Old May 22, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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I have a similar problem a tow strap came louse and a D ring punched one sensor out with a big dent in the bumper, bought new sensor put it in and nothing. Any ideas.
 
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Wulfman - Did you check the connector on the damaged sensor? Is the connector to the damaged sensor getting power (check voltage)?

OP - IIRC - tips on replacement:

There are two clips on the inside of the bumper that hold the sensor in place. If you tap the sensor through with a socket you will break the clips. Both of the clips are on one side of the sensor at 2 and 4 on the clock.
 
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