PFC F25 Issue

MPDev · 10-31-2022, 02:06 PM

I've got the below issue. Ran a scan on an OBDII and got no error codes. Listened to them to see if I can hear any of them clicking and can hear nothing. Tried WD40 a few times and still getting the same issue. [IMG][/IMG]

Separate issue, windscreen washer fluid constantly showing as needing topping up but it's full. Could this be a sensor issue? Again not showing up on the codes.

brianhinton77 · 10-31-2022, 09:12 PM

What did you use to scan with? High probability it is a sensor

Opie55 · 10-31-2022, 09:53 PM

Your parking sensors are totally sealed electronic units. No moving parts and they make no sound. WD40 will do nothing. Also, an ordinary OBDII scanner will not "see" a system like that. OBDII systems were developed for pollution control and thus only read sensors related to how the engine is running. You need a scanner that reads all BMW codes in all control modules.

Opie55 · 10-31-2022, 09:54 PM

And yes, your washer fluid is probably the sensor in the tank.

MPDev · 11-01-2022, 05:01 AM

Thanks - what scanner would you recommend?

brianhinton77 · 11-03-2022, 11:02 PM

Fox well NT510 is a great handheld scanner…and if you want to I go deeper, you can find and download ISTA+

richardodn · 11-05-2022, 06:06 AM

I'd recommend the Foxwell NT530 over the NT510 Elite. Same basic functionality but newer hardware.

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MPDev New Member 3 Rep 21 Posts Drives: BMW X3 (F25) Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Teesside iTrader: (0)	PFC F25 Issue I've got the below issue. Ran a scan on an OBDII and got no error codes. Listened to them to see if I can hear any of them clicking and can hear nothing. Tried WD40 a few times and still getting the same issue. [IMG][/IMG] Separate issue, windscreen washer fluid constantly showing as needing topping up but it's full. Could this be a sensor issue? Again not showing up on the codes. Attached Images
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brianhinton77 Private First Class 88 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 2011 X3 28i, 2016 X5 M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW R1200GS [0.00] 2007 BMW R1200R [0.00] 2016 BMW X5 S35i [0.00] 2011 BMW X3 x28i [0.00]	What did you use to scan with? High probability it is a sensor
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Opie55 Colonel 1190 Rep 2,902 Posts Drives: '15 650i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Your parking sensors are totally sealed electronic units. No moving parts and they make no sound. WD40 will do nothing. Also, an ordinary OBDII scanner will not "see" a system like that. OBDII systems were developed for pollution control and thus only read sensors related to how the engine is running. You need a scanner that reads all BMW codes in all control modules.
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Opie55 Colonel 1190 Rep 2,902 Posts Drives: '15 650i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: US iTrader: (0)	And yes, your washer fluid is probably the sensor in the tank.
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MPDev New Member 3 Rep 21 Posts Drives: BMW X3 (F25) Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Teesside iTrader: (0)	Thanks Thanks - what scanner would you recommend?
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richardodn First Lieutenant 158 Rep 347 Posts Drives: '12 X3 35iX/'20 440ix cabrio Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	I'd recommend the Foxwell NT530 over the NT510 Elite. Same basic functionality but newer hardware. __________________ 1986 Delphin 528e - Roof rack equipped lumber hauler. 2008 Platinum-Beige X3 3.0si - Current project 2012 Alpine White X3 xDrive35i - My new snowmobile. 2020 Estoril Blue 440i xDrive cabrio w/MPPSK - This car is a blast to drive.
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