I got a Alfa GT ! small fault is it easy to fix ?

[crazycarguy6969]

The rear parking sensers I think are sensing wrong the car beeps as soon as i put it in reverse .
It stops after a few seconds and does'nt beep when im close to a wall . has any body has this before and is it an easy fix ?

The rest of the car is brilliant so I,m not bothered really would just be nice to fix.

[TREMAiNE]

Custard test.

[stupidbutkeen]

If its anything like the alfa gt I owned you had better get ready for that just to lead to another problem, then another followed by a couple more. I spent over £5,500 on repairs to my GT in the 9 months I owned it trying to get it perfect. In hindsight I should have just let the little niggles go and you will have a happy alfa.
Still...Loved my GT just decided it wasn't a car for my OCD.

[Nigel_O]

Turn the ignition on (don't start it) - put it into reverse and then listen closely to the sensors in the bumper - they make a faint clicking noise when they are working - silent when they're broken

Inner two are a bit of a pain to get at, outside two are easier - available easily from ebay

[crazycarguy6969]

Nigel_O said:

Turn the ignition on (don't start it) - put it into reverse and then listen closely to the sensors in the bumper - they make a faint clicking noise when they are working - silent when they're broken

Inner two are a bit of a pain to get at, outside two are easier - available easily from ebay

ah, ok, thanks!

[WarnieGT]

Which GT do you have?

The proper one, the pretend one or the pretend one that sounds like a tractor?

Good purchase by the way, and the good thing, is that you don't see many about so they feel even more special.

[Deano_BMW]

The parking sensors on my GT never worked until I turned off the traction control. They work fine now! Go figure

[1878]

It's been a while but from what I recall - replacing the sensors is quite straightforward, but getting the bumper off if you need access is a right pain in the arse due to the number of different fixings used. I paid someone to do the job instead

[1878]

It's been a while but from what I recall - replacing the sensors is quite straightforward, but getting the bumper off if you need access is a right pain in the arse due to the number of different fixings used. I paid someone to do the job instead

[Deano_BMW]

Its the ones in the middle that are a b*****d. You can get at the ones on the sides without removing the bumper

[Billiam]

WarnieGT said:

Which GT do you have?

The proper one, the pretend one or the pretend one that sounds like a tractor?

Just lol

[Raverbaby]

I replaced my 2 central ones a few months back, its not too bad a job.
If none of your sensors are working it may be the control unit that's at fault.
They omit a very faint clicking if they are working, you can put the ignition on and put it in reverse and have a listen.
Replacements are around £15 off ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_tr...

You could even buy one to see if you can get it going to prove the system works.
Have a look at this thread:-
http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/motoring-images/614...

There are other threads about parking sensors which were also helpful.
The sensors will probably need to be painted, I primed mine with plastic primer then dabbed them with touch up paint using a paint sponge, it worked well.
Also might be worth checking the plug connectors clipped under the bumper at the offside rear wheel, they're in a position where they can get covered with spray and muck off the rear wheel.

Edited by Raverbaby on Thursday 11th June 21:43