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Nov 17, 2013 | 03:25 AM

90pioneer

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BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEP!!!!

My truck has back up sensors, which are pretty handy in the summer. Now that winter is here even the slightest amount of snow hanging over my rear bumper sets them off.

Hell, even a bit of frost over the sensors set them off.

Is there any other options besides turning the switch off every time I go into reverse?

Nov 17, 2013 | 03:31 AM

BigAlsPSD

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As far as I know you can only reprogram to allow the switch to remain off for the entire key cycle.

You could unplug the sensor harness possibly though I have never attempted it.

Nov 17, 2013 | 05:27 AM

Tugly

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What a pain. This is a strong argument for a backup camera.

Nov 17, 2013 | 06:52 AM

Jmatthews

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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...r-dummies.html

Here's a simple bypass switch from the Excursion forum.

Nov 17, 2013 | 07:27 AM

sammie0126

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Might give this thread a read.....it's been a much discussed issue lately. I installed an over ride switch on mine yesterday, the link to that thread and several other ideas are all covered in the thread below.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...en-towing.html

Nov 17, 2013 | 07:39 AM

bdpotts

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good idea's from Tugly and Sammie0126. however, my advice will be a bit outdated. maybe even old fashioned.
disconnect them. remove the sensors from operating system. i guess in all this digital age and gadgetry, i'm just a little old school. too many bells and whistles for me to keep up with. and maintain for that matter.
i know this isn't what you wanted to hear when it comes to fixing your problem, i was just throwing out other ideas.

Nov 17, 2013 | 08:31 AM

tjc transport

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i just clean the bumper off before leaving to go plowing. the sensors them work properly and keep me from backing over unseen hidden obstacles.

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Nov 17, 2013 | 11:16 AM

Smokiesman

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From: Bryson City NC

The sensors are great ! Most of the time!! Unless your wife backs up her Windstar with the sensors into your pin on the fiver and busts out the real window! That was $300 ouch! and not a beeeeep to be heard!!

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Nov 17, 2013 | 01:07 PM

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twg1966

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I agree about the wife relying on the beep too much. Mine backed up and turned and hit the rear drivers door to the tune of $1,800 for that repair out of pocket. Excuse was the sensor didn't go off until I hit the car. Ugh, what happened to looking at your surroundings before getting into the seat of the car. Never mind, that mind can not be explained.