E70 PDC sensor replacement

MRG123 · 02-20-2013, 06:46 AM

Hi all . I've have 2 failed PDC sensors on the front bumper ( 2 centre ones ) . Anyone know how to replace these ? or is there any intructions online somewhere ? Dealer quoted me 3 hours work and you need to remove the front bumper to get to them .

Jlam86 · 02-21-2013, 03:39 AM

maybe this will help

http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/e7...%20Control.pdf

BMW_Diesel_Owner · 04-25-2014, 10:57 AM

I have a defective rear, driver-side PDC sensor. Could you please provide some guidance on how to replace?

BMW_Diesel_Owner · 04-30-2014, 06:58 AM

I fixed my issue by scratching off the "bubble" on the PDC sensor to flatten the surface. The sensor now looks like it's been scratched off, showing white spots (the PDC sensor is all black), but that has resolved the issue. I can use a paint touch-up pen later on to address the cosmetic issue.

Yes, you have to remove the bumpers, if you need to replace the sensors, but see if this scratching-off/out routine could do the job.

02-20-2013, 06:46 AM	#1
MRG123 Registered 3 Rep 4 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	E70 PDC sensor replacement Hi all . I've have 2 failed PDC sensors on the front bumper ( 2 centre ones ) . Anyone know how to replace these ? or is there any intructions online somewhere ? Dealer quoted me 3 hours work and you need to remove the front bumper to get to them .
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Jlam86 Private 7 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2008 e70 4.8i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	maybe this will help http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/e7...%20Control.pdf
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BMW_Diesel_Owner Private 15 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: GTA, Canada iTrader: (0)	I have a defective rear, driver-side PDC sensor. Could you please provide some guidance on how to replace?
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04-30-2014, 06:58 AM	#4
BMW_Diesel_Owner Private 15 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: GTA, Canada iTrader: (0)	I fixed my issue by scratching off the "bubble" on the PDC sensor to flatten the surface. The sensor now looks like it's been scratched off, showing white spots (the PDC sensor is all black), but that has resolved the issue. I can use a paint touch-up pen later on to address the cosmetic issue. Yes, you have to remove the bumpers, if you need to replace the sensors, but see if this scratching-off/out routine could do the job.
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