Annoying repeat warning (distance sensor?)

[FairportSteph]

We have a really annoying repeating sound in our Cali. Sounds just like a distance sensor warning. It comes on and repeats for 10-12 goes, every time we come to a stop (traffic lights, roundabout, etc). And sometimes it will come on during a long run on the motorway too. It sounds just like the distance sensor. Might have to take it in but to run a diagnostics check will cost £ 160. Appreciate any ideas of where to look/do.

 

[dspuk]

Like a reversing/manouvering beep? Could be a failed sensor, which Carista could identify for you rather than drop into a dealer, or maybe handbrake on warning sensor stuck?

 

[Perfectos]

The Hand brake has a micro switch on it to let you know when the handbrake has not been released fully !

That will Boing Boing a bit to let you know.

Something easy to check out at least

 

[FairportSteph]

Thanks. That's not it. Sorry I can't post the video clip I made with the sound audible (softly...but it's very present when you're actually sat in the van).

 

[Perfectos]

Roof not secure warning ?

 

[FairportSteph]

Sorry, roof very securely in place and no gaps showing.

 

[vbk1975]

Sorry, roof very securely in place and no gaps showing.

What does the roof symbol on the camper control panel show? If there is a bad sensor the roof can be fully down but the system still believes the roof is open and will sound a warning when driving.

 

[Kalifornia Kim]

We have a really annoying repeating sound in our Cali. Sounds just like a distance sensor warning. It comes on and repeats for 10-12 goes, every time we come to a stop (traffic lights, roundabout, etc). And sometimes it will come on during a long run on the motorway too. It sounds just like the distance sensor. Might have to take it in but to run a diagnostics check will cost £ 160. Appreciate any ideas of where to look/do.

Clean the spider webs off the parking sensors. Fixed my problem.

 

[kma133]

Hi,

I had a similar problem a few weeks ago after some work was done and had a very similiar error when I stopped and pulled away again but was only getting 1 or 2 beeps when pulling away. Have a read through the thread I posted (including the service bulletin attached within the thread) and hopefully it may resolve the problem.
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/california-t5-1-se-2015-roof-error.56824/

 

[FairportSteph]

Hi,

I had a similar problem a few weeks ago after some work was done and had a very similiar error when I stopped and pulled away again but was only getting 1 or 2 beeps when pulling away. Have a read through the thread I posted (including the service bulletin attached within the thread) and hopefully it may resolve the problem.
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/california-t5-1-se-2015-roof-error.56824/

Brilliant kma! I had a go following the pdf instructions you enclosed and it worked a treat! It is a pleasure to drive our van again. Would never have been able to figure this one out for myself...and once you had pointed it out, remembered where I had heard that sound before - always around 10 beeps when you raise or lower our roof. Many thanks!

 

[kma133]

Brilliant kma! I had a go following the pdf instructions you enclosed and it worked a treat! It is a pleasure to drive our van again. Would never have been able to figure this one out for myself...and once you had pointed it out, remembered where I had heard that sound before - always around 10 beeps when you raise or lower our roof. Many thanks!

Glad it worked for you and the problem has been resolved.