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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 07:03 PM
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Parking sensor always OFF

My truck just came out of the shop. Was in for spark plug change.
My parking sensor button is lighted up with OFF. I tried pressing it but it stays in OFF and no beeping occurring when in reverse and there are objects behind me.
What could it be? Fuse?
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 09:47 PM
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This is due to an error in the park aid system. Could be bad sensor, failed module, or anything in between. You will need to have diagnostic equipment to run a self test on the system and see what codes are present, then follow the service manual from there.

But yes, it could be a blown fuse. Then the question becomes what part is bad that caused the fuse to blow?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 01:54 AM
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You might start with calling the shop that changed the plugs, it might be a simple fix they know about.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ojai150
You might start with calling the shop that changed the plugs, it might be a simple fix they know about.
I did right away. They don't know, and its a buddy's shop too.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 11:38 AM
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A trained Ford tech would be the way to go on this one.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:08 AM
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So it worked a couple of times. I swear it's almost temperature sensetive. Annoying.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 09:45 AM
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Check to be sure that the sensors are clean and that connections are tight. Check for loose or chafed wires.
 
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