Disable rear sensor for entire engine cycle
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Disable rear sensor for entire engine cycle
Did u know the dealer can reset your rear sensors to only be reactivated with a key cycle, not every time it goes into reverse ?
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Special Service Message # 17815 - MULTIPLE VEHICLES -- PROCEDURE TO DISABLE REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) FOR ENTIRE IGNITION CYCLE - SERVICE TIP.
To program the reverse sensing system (RSS) switch so it will disable the RSS system for the entire ignition cycle, rather than turning back on each time the transmission is put into reverse, Perform the following using the NGS service card (Green Card) Level 10 or higher
1 Select service bay functions
2 select PAM module
3 Select module option content (Hit Trigger)
4 Select Vehicle (Hit Trigger)
5 Hit trigger to highlight IGN or REV
6 Scroll to toggle between IGN or REV (Hit Trigger)
7 Select done which is soft key #8 (Programming Should Now Be Complete)
Effective Date 05/20/04
bring this to them and it's quick :
Special Service Message # 17815 - MULTIPLE VEHICLES -- PROCEDURE TO DISABLE REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) FOR ENTIRE IGNITION CYCLE - SERVICE TIP.
To program the reverse sensing system (RSS) switch so it will disable the RSS system for the entire ignition cycle, rather than turning back on each time the transmission is put into reverse, Perform the following using the NGS service card (Green Card) Level 10 or higher
1 Select service bay functions
2 select PAM module
3 Select module option content (Hit Trigger)
4 Select Vehicle (Hit Trigger)
5 Hit trigger to highlight IGN or REV
6 Scroll to toggle between IGN or REV (Hit Trigger)
7 Select done which is soft key #8 (Programming Should Now Be Complete)
Effective Date 05/20/04
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Wow, if this is true it will make my very happy. There was talk of the July 04 flash as modifiying this behavior in an earlier thread, but it didn't seem to do it for me. I am going in for service in 2 weeks, I will definately persue this.
Thanks for the tip, and hope it works.
Thanks for the tip, and hope it works.
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From: s.f. bay area
It is the sensors mounted on the rear bumper that warn you when you are getting close to something. It is an option, not part of any standard package.
When you are towing a trailer, everytime you go into reverse, the system detects your trailer and starts beeping at you. Very annoying when you are trying to backup to park.
When you are towing a trailer, everytime you go into reverse, the system detects your trailer and starts beeping at you. Very annoying when you are trying to backup to park.
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Thats the whole point of the change, to make the "off" button stay set off until the ignition key is cycled again. When you are parking a large trailer, you often have to cycle between forward and backward several times to get the trailer positioned correctly. With the default button behavior, everytime to turn it off, it only stays off till you put the transmission into forward. Once you go back into reverse, the sensor turns back on. So every time you go from forward to reverse, you have to hit the off button. This is what is annoying. If you could turn it off ONCE, and have it stay off regardless of what you do with the transmission and direction of movement, then you can ignore it during parking. Once you turn off the engine, it resets to "normal" behavior, I.E. when you shift to reverse, it will be ON again. Make sense?
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From: s.f. bay area
Originally Posted by daveplot
Can anyone tell me that has had this done, if it's covered by warranty or did you have to pay for it to be done?