PDC alarms....but I do not have that option???

335Turbojunkie · 01-31-2012, 08:46 PM

What could cause the PDC alert to go off if it is not an installed option on the car? Is it part of the Premium package maybe and just not listed as an option? I am lost on this one...

DMafia46 · 01-31-2012, 08:50 PM

You either have the option or you dont im confused on what your asking

SpeedBuggy · 01-31-2012, 09:19 PM

Do you have four (4) round dime sized sensors in your rear bumper, same color as the car with black rubber ring around them? If so you have PDC

335Turbojunkie · 01-31-2012, 09:24 PM

No I do not but the indicator occasionally goes off as if I do have the option???....just a glitch I guess.

matrix76 · 01-31-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedBuggy

Do you have four (4) round dime sized sensors in your rear bumper, same color as the car with black rubber ring around them? If so you have PDC

Ya, for sure. This should have been pretty simple to figure out,

335Turbojunkie · 01-31-2012, 09:30 PM

Yes, if you are familiar with the sensors that are mentioned. Is the front sensors round also...if so what is the square piece on the front bumper? I assumed that was a sensor.

SpeedBuggy · 01-31-2012, 09:33 PM

You purchased the car used? Any chance the rear bumper was replaced with a non PDC bumper and maybe the sensors are laying "loose" behind/underneath the bumper? Just a thought.......................

PDC sensors are also round on the front bumper.

Square cover on front of bumper is tow hook cover, remove it and the tow hook found in the trunk screws in for towing purposes. You have one in the rear also. If you have headlight washers, you will have a squarish shape cover on the top portion of the bumper in front of each headlight

335Turbojunkie · 01-31-2012, 10:03 PM

The PDC does not show on the option list so with what I have learned tonight I can conclude that it is indeed an anomaly. Thanks for the data guys!

wrickem · 02-01-2012, 07:50 AM

What makes you think that it is a PDC sensor going off rather than some other type of warning chime? Does anything come up on your dash?

335Turbojunkie · 02-01-2012, 05:51 PM

The indicator lights up showing the car and the signal towards the front of the car. Happened right after the service and updates I had 3 weeks ago..

jvsxn · 02-01-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 335Turbojunkie

Yes, if you are familiar with the sensors that are mentioned. Is the front sensors round also...if so what is the square piece on the front bumper? I assumed that was a sensor.

Check for the dime-sized sensors on the front and/or rear bumpers.

1) Someone might've changed up the bumper and left the sensors chillin.
2) Maybe it's really not the PDC sensor and is something else

The square piece is the towhook cover and if you're talking about the two squares right under the headlights - those are headlight washer covers.

Perhaps pics will help.

E91toG05 · 02-01-2012, 07:59 PM

could that be the radar cruise control indications in the dash?

Fred_Boosted · 02-01-2012, 08:19 PM

I asked my local store, they quoted me $250 installed.

ChuckBMW3 · 02-01-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JT_Munkey

Check for the dime-sized sensors on the front and/or rear bumpers.

1) Someone might've changed up the bumper and left the sensors chillin.
2) Maybe it's really not the PDC sensor and is something else

The square piece is the towhook cover and if you're talking about the two squares right under the headlights - those are headlight washer covers.

Perhaps pics will help.

At first glance, I also assumed what you posted in statement 1. However, I noticed that his (or her) MY is 2008, and I believe front bumper PDC was not yet offered in the US on the e9xs (unless it's aftermarket?). I'm now assuming the noise is entirely unrelated to PDC.

OP we definitely need pics of your front and rear bumper...

335Turbojunkie · 02-01-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckBMW3

At first glance, I also assumed what you posted in statement 1. However, I noticed that his (or her) MY is 2008, and I believe front bumper PDC was not yet offered in the US on the e9xs (unless it's aftermarket?). I'm now assuming the noise is entirely unrelated to PDC.

OP we definitely need pics of your front and rear bumper...

No need...was behind a new 5 series today and the sensors were obvious and I do not have them....thanks

335Turbojunkie · 02-01-2012, 09:12 PM

This occurred right after service a couple times but has since stopped. Now if I can just get the passenger side mirror to stay put....lol

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