VF Holden Commodore Issues and Faults

[Erazer]

Not sure if this is a fault or feature but when approaching an obstacle at less than 15kms/hr, my front parking sensors don't activate unless I press the parking sensor button. Is this how other peoples work?

I have read the manual but it's not that clear, I would have thought they would be on all the time.

Thanks

 

[RoganJosh]

Not sure if this is a fault or feature but when approaching an obstacle at less than 15kms/hr, my front parking sensors don't activate unless I press the parking sensor button. Is this how other peoples work?

I have read the manual but it's not that clear, I would have thought they would be on all the time.

Thanks

Mine come on regardless of the parking sensor button. This is not turned on by default, but my sensors pick up obstacles in front. It beeps and the screen shows the yellow and red bars. I would take it back to the dealer because something is obviously wrong.

 

[Reaper]

Not sure if this is a fault or feature but when approaching an obstacle at less than 15kms/hr, my front parking sensors don't activate unless I press the parking sensor button. Is this how other peoples work?

I have read the manual but it's not that clear, I would have thought they would be on all the time.

Thanks

Mine does the opposite but I wish it worked your way. I'd like a switch to turn them all off permanently tbh.

 

[davey g-force]

Mine does the opposite but I wish it worked your way. I'd like a switch to turn them all off permanently tbh.

You bought a VF?

 

[vkcala]

Not sure if this is a fault or feature but when approaching an obstacle at less than 15kms/hr, my front parking sensors don't activate unless I press the parking sensor button. Is this how other peoples work?

I have read the manual but it's not that clear, I would have thought they would be on all the time.

Thanks

Mine is like yours

 

[Rajesh Koothrappali]

I'd like a switch to turn them all off permanently tbh.

Maybe a hammer? I agree a button or switch to turn them on or off would be handy and also think you shouldn't need them or rely on them, but the sensors are a good backup imo.

 

[Reaper]

You bought a VF?

Nope - but I hate those park sensors with a passion. Reversing camera - I think every car should have one. Park sensors - well if you need them (particularly the front ones) then really you should be handing in your license.

 

[zappaboy]

The parking sensors are annoying at times but the one time they prevent you from hitting something you will be happy that they are there.

I have found that the sensor light in on all the time but they appear to only work when you press the button and then the light is brighter. Is this the norm or should get it checked at the next service.

 

[Rajesh Koothrappali]

Park sensors - well if you need them (particularly the front ones) then really you should be handing in your license.

There's a difference between needing them and having that extra peace of mind. As has been said, the ONE time they save you during a moment of complacence or a small interruption, they're worth it. But it would be nice if you could switch them on or off yourself.

 

[Reaper]

There's a difference between needing them and having that extra peace of mind. As has been said, the ONE time they save you during a moment of complacence or a small interruption, they're worth it. But it would be nice if you could switch them on or off yourself.

The problem is that with all the beeps and buzzers in modern cars people get "deaf" to them and just don't pay attention thus after a period of time they are rendered useless. They aren't going to stop you from a hard hit - at best they may stop you from a very low speed bump.