Reverse sensor

[Bozz]

Hi everyone,  The reverse sensor on my mk5 has started making a strange sound ? Before when you select reverse it would bleep slow then faster & then a long bleep but now it's making a long bleep all the time even when the car behind is 2 miles behind you. Has anyone got any ideas what the problem could be please. Thanks

[lukemk5gti]

Common issue on the EOS.

It's a broken sensor most likely, if OEM it will show on VCDS and requires a replacement, since you have a few sensors, you will need VCDS to show which one(s) is at fault.

Alternatively, is the bumper filthy? It can possibly pick up the dirt and the information is relayed as a car in close proximity.

[TAPPY]

Little trick of the trade if you don't have vcds. If you put the ignition on and select reverse go to the back of the car and put your ear on the sensor if it's ticking it's working but if nothing it's dead.

[Bozz]

Little trick of the trade if you don't have vcds. If you put the ignition on and select reverse go to the back of the car and put your ear on the sensor if it's ticking it's working but if nothing it's dead.

.  Hi mate, I've tried this but has I suffer from bad tinnitus every sensor sounds like it's ticking :( I'd love to say lol but it's true mate.

[r5gtt]

Little trick of the trade if you don't have vcds. If you put the ignition on and select reverse go to the back of the car and put your ear on the sensor if it's ticking it's working but if nothing it's dead.

.  Hi mate, I've tried this but has I suffer from bad tinnitus every sensor sounds like it's ticking :( I'd love to say lol but it's true mate.

het the misses to have a listen if it's not too much trouble 

[rolexmk5]

You can also feel gently with your finger
 each sensor and they should "click" every second or so

[TAPPY]

You can also feel gently with your finger
 each sensor and they should "click" every second or so

Yeah this is true but you need to touch it very lightly to feel it 

[Bozz]

Had the car booked in for tomorrow to get sorted but the reverse sensor has started working ok now. Don't ask me why or how ?

[r5gtt]

Get a jet wash next time and clean the grit out of the sensors     

[Bozz]

Get a jet wash next time and clean the grit out of the sensors     

It's already on my Christmas list :)))

[r5gtt]

Get a jet wash next time and clean the grit out of the sensors     

It's already on my Christmas list :)))

from a car wash if you don't have one yet