[brianr0_0]

I've purchased a 2013 X3 F25 and found out the parking control doesn't work, I have no warrantee on the vehicle so can't go back to the dealer.
I've checked everything I can but all I get is a warning message on the xdrive screen saying the parking sensors are not working refer to service for rectification.
I get the car image and fans front & rear in grey and then the fault screen kicks in soon after.
Can anybody give some advise as to how this can be rectified, or is it a dealer only repair.
Also can you clarify where the PDC is located as there are various conflicting theories on BMW forums whether its in the boot or in the front passenger footwell

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by brianr0_0

I've purchased a 2013 X3 F25 and found out the parking control doesn't work, I have no warrantee on the vehicle so can't go back to the dealer.
I've checked everything I can but all I get is a warning message on the xdrive screen saying the parking sensors are not working refer to service for rectification.
I get the car image and fans front & rear in grey and then the fault screen kicks in soon after.
Can anybody give some advise as to how this can be rectified, or is it a dealer only repair.
Also can you clarify where the PDC is located as there are various conflicting theories on BMW forums whether its in the boot or in the front passenger footwell

You can find the PDC control box by plugging in your car into realoem.com and then searching for it either by picture graphic or possibly plugging in PDC in the search field. Have you pulled any error codes from the OBD port? If so, what are they?

[brianr0_0]

Originally Posted by Marty in NY

You can find the PDC control box by plugging in your car into realoem.com and then searching for it either by picture graphic or possibly plugging in PDC in the search field. Have you pulled any error codes from the OBD port? If so, what are they?

I don't have a diagnostic machine to plug into OBD, Ill have to get an auto electrician to do a diagnostic test for me, I can then get any fault codes. Hopefully It will give me all the info needed to repair the issue. Thanks for your help

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by brianr0_0

I don't have a diagnostic machine to plug into OBD, Ill have to get an auto electrician to do a diagnostic test for me, I can then get any fault codes. Hopefully It will give me all the info needed to repair the issue. Thanks for your help

Ok, just go to your closest auto parts store like Advanced Auto, Auto Zone, Pep Boys, etc and they will read the codes for you. Write them all down ..You may have more codes than those that apply to your immediate issue. Once you have the codes, go here and plug your data in to see what each code means. Be sure to also click on the "view" link on the right side of the results page for additional info on each code.

https://bmwfault.codes

You'll need to select your engine from the drop down list. Good luck!

[brianr0_0]

great, thanks for your help

[Dano X3]

2011 X3 35i The PDC started working intermittently a few months ago, but now not working at all. OBD reader shows no faults. A youtube video suggested to spray WD40 on the sensors - did not work for me. I do most mantenance on this vehicle and quite handy with tools etc. Does anyone have suggestions for diagnosing he problem, and the fix? (other than using the $BMW$ dealer)

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by Dano X3

2011 X3 35i The PDC started working intermittently a few months ago, but now not working at all. OBD reader shows no faults. A youtube video suggested to spray WD40 on the sensors - did not work for me. I do most mantenance on this vehicle and quite handy with tools etc. Does anyone have suggestions for diagnosing he problem, and the fix? (other than using the $BMW$ dealer)

I don't know if they would throw a code in all failure modes but have you narrowed it down to which sensors are not working? Is it all of them, front and back? Have you checked fuses?