What does PDC failure mean?

BMW Parking Assist Malfunction, Auto PDC failure, and no parking assistance may display on the iDrive screen due to a faulty sensor, defective control module, or software issues with the Park Assist module. It also takes over the steering, braking, and acceleration during parking.

What does PDC mean on my BMW?

Park Distance Control
Your BMW is equipped with both front and rear parking sensors called Park Distance Control, or PDC. The sensors monitor the areas at the front and rear of the car and issue an audio and visual alert to potential obstacles. The system is automatically switched on when reverse gear is selected.

How much does it cost to fix a BMW PDC?

The average cost for a Backup Warning System Sensor Replacement is between $270 and $296 but can vary from car to car.

How do I turn off BMW PDC?

Re: Turning off Rear PDC… Yes, you have to install a flux capacitor, drive at 88mph and time travel back to when you ordered the car the choose front and rear parking sensors. Then you will get a button to turn them on/off.

Can you reset parking sensors?

You can’t reset them. They work or they dont…. and the general reason why they don’t is moisture penetration. If you get someone you trust(!) to sit in the car and engage reverse and then you go to the sensors in the rear bumper and listen to which one is making a slight buzz…

How do I test a PDC module?

You can check the sensors by engaging the PDC, and then passing your hand across in front of each sensor. They should click audibly. If no clicks from any of them, then its likely they are not being driven at all.

How do I know if my BMW has PDC?

If it beeps at you when you pull up to a wall, you have PDC. Otherwise, look too the sides of the license plate. You would see a sensor sitting about a foot from the ground.

Do all BMWS have parking sensors?

Every 1 Series comes with rear parking sensors, but adding front sensors into the mix is a wise investment.

How can I FIX MY BMW E60 parking sensor?

Here is how I fixed my E60 parking sensors. Thank you for the reply’s so far .With the ignition on and the button pressed light flashes but there is no noise from any of the sensors ,the display shows a fault . I am assuming that the control unit has packed in altogether .

Why does my PDC light keep flashing when I turn it off?

Flashing PDC light and a long beep when engaged indicate a fault in the system. The most common problem is a failed sensor, but as you have been poking about with it I suggest you check all the connections carefully, it’s not hard to bend the pins of the plugs to the sensors so have a look at those first.

Why is my parking sensor not working on my BMW 5 Series?

It may not be working as it’s swimming in small pool of water – this is unfortunately common. If it seems dry and you manage to read the error codes with diagnostics and get an error relating to the module unplug the front harness from the module, recheck the codes, if the error code goes away you have a short.

Why does my PDC light keep beeping?

Fingers crossed there is any easy fix for this. Flashing PDC light and a long beep when engaged indicate a fault in the system.