Right, a few people have mentioned of a problem with faulty parking sensors, 'Xmas tree dash', random electrical issues, or their PDC (Parking Distance Control) showing special Icon showing up on your dash when put in reverse, like this:-
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The possible cause is that there is water in the PDC holster well & it has got water damage.
This can be caused by:
Changing your rear lights. (Reusing a seal instead of a new one on the lights)
Holes in the side of the car letting water in. (black things which have filters in for air feed inside the car)
If you have this issue, here is a Brief "How To" get to the PDC Module and check for water:
First of all, start by removing the floor carpet which basically lifts and pulls out like so:
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Next is to remove the plastic boot strip, located either side is 2 plastic Caps which you can remove with a flat-head screwdriver like so:
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Under these caps consists of a Philips Screw.... You know what to do.
Once you have removed the Screws if you look at the bottom of the plastic panel there are 2 plugs, simply Prise them out with a flat-head screwdriver like so:
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Then using some pin-nose pliers or another tool, simply pull. They are not attached; they are just plugs to secure it. Like so:
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Your side panel will then be accessible more easily like this.
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Next is to undo the bolt on the side which attaches some Trim to the hook:
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It requires a Torx Screwdriver, but I simply found a long enough Flat-Head screw driver useful.
For more ease you need to remove the plastic panel above which holds your rear speaker in place, I however left it there because it is very fiddly to remove.
I also recommend removing the rear light for more accessibility into the PDC's well.
Now that you remove all the nessicery parts, Simply Pull on the Arch cover, pulling it out from the boot seal and out as far as it will go (don't bend it too much, it is fiberglass.)
The PDC is located down here:
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Now..... Model of your car MAY differ; I noticed some of you do not have the Polystyrene Holster for your PDC Module, whereas I do:
Example pictures here:
2009 FL 3-door M-sport Hatchback:
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Remy's Pre-FL 5-door M-Sport Hatchback (Notice the water issue she has)
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To remove the PDC:
For anybody with a PDC holster like Remy's simply pull the tabs apart either side and pull the PDC out.
For people who have the PDC like mine, the Wire is tacked to the polystyrene, simply Pull on the wire, and then slide the PDC Module out, leaving you with this:
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Now if there is water damage, and water in the well, GET IT OUT!!!
Disconnect it, get it in a bag of rice, and leave it in a warm location for 72 Hours (3 days)
Hope this helps you all.
Lee.
The possible cause is that there is water in the PDC holster well & it has got water damage.
This can be caused by:
Changing your rear lights. (Reusing a seal instead of a new one on the lights)
Holes in the side of the car letting water in. (black things which have filters in for air feed inside the car)
If you have this issue, here is a Brief "How To" get to the PDC Module and check for water:
First of all, start by removing the floor carpet which basically lifts and pulls out like so:
Next is to remove the plastic boot strip, located either side is 2 plastic Caps which you can remove with a flat-head screwdriver like so:
Under these caps consists of a Philips Screw.... You know what to do.
Once you have removed the Screws if you look at the bottom of the plastic panel there are 2 plugs, simply Prise them out with a flat-head screwdriver like so:
Then using some pin-nose pliers or another tool, simply pull. They are not attached; they are just plugs to secure it. Like so:
Your side panel will then be accessible more easily like this.
Next is to undo the bolt on the side which attaches some Trim to the hook:
It requires a Torx Screwdriver, but I simply found a long enough Flat-Head screw driver useful.
For more ease you need to remove the plastic panel above which holds your rear speaker in place, I however left it there because it is very fiddly to remove.
I also recommend removing the rear light for more accessibility into the PDC's well.
Now that you remove all the nessicery parts, Simply Pull on the Arch cover, pulling it out from the boot seal and out as far as it will go (don't bend it too much, it is fiberglass.)
The PDC is located down here:
Now..... Model of your car MAY differ; I noticed some of you do not have the Polystyrene Holster for your PDC Module, whereas I do:
Example pictures here:
2009 FL 3-door M-sport Hatchback:
Remy's Pre-FL 5-door M-Sport Hatchback (Notice the water issue she has)
To remove the PDC:
For anybody with a PDC holster like Remy's simply pull the tabs apart either side and pull the PDC out.
For people who have the PDC like mine, the Wire is tacked to the polystyrene, simply Pull on the wire, and then slide the PDC Module out, leaving you with this:
Now if there is water damage, and water in the well, GET IT OUT!!!
Disconnect it, get it in a bag of rice, and leave it in a warm location for 72 Hours (3 days)
Hope this helps you all.
Lee.
