This is probably a dumb question but Im going to ask it anyway. I just installed a hitch bike rack for my mountain bikes but the back up sensor keeps giving a warning and then slams on the brakes. Not ideal as I have the rack on year round. Tried to follow the manual to disable with no success. I read that if a 7 pin trailer plug is inserted it prevents the warnings. Maybe the final solution. I would appreciate any ideas or thoughts.
how to disable back up sensor
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A button on the left side by the trunk button turns the sensors off.
It does not. It only disables the automatic breaking. All the sensors still screaming and hollering.
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Thanks guys, Its not ideal but I can live with the sensors going off if I can avoid the whiplash. Do you know if it resets everytime it's restarted ?
It does not reset after every restart.
I saw on Reddit this morning another user posted that the tow/haul button will disable the sensors.
Yes. I think using the tow/haul button is the way to go. Mine hasn’t come in yet, but I also cycle and will need to figure this out as well. I’ll be asking the dealership what the recommend.
It does not
besides turning off parking brake assist on left of sterring wheel. Go to the dash settings and turn off sensors. Unfortunately this turns off the front sensors as well :/ if you can live with the beeping then I recommend just turning off parking brake assist only.
Toyota needs to update this for us bikers with 24/7 bike racks.
Toyota needs to update this for us bikers with 24/7 bike racks.
Wow! This is disappointing. Toyota needs to do a software upgrade for a bike rack option and fix this. How did they miss people carrying bikes with their LC?
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This thread has some good info as well: HELP! How do you disable safety features
And this item might help, it's mentioned in that thread:
And this item might help, it's mentioned in that thread:
Same issue… I’ve tried all the solutions below and none of them work… ordered a Carista odb2 to try and change some other settings that reset every time you start the car so I’ll let you know if that works
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Post a link to the unit if it works please.
Here’s a link regardless.
carista.com
Car diagnostics and coding made simple | Carista OBD2 & App
Unlock the potential of your car. Diagnose & reset fault codes. Enable hidden features. Perform service procedures. Track parameters in real time.
I have a bicycle rack and this is my workaround for now. I disable the parking support brake using the button and when it starts screaming at me in reverse I touch the sound button on my touchscreen to mute it. Bottom right corner. Not ideal, but works for now.
I also ordered a Carista and will see if that gives me more options.
I also ordered a Carista and will see if that gives me more options.
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Good idea on the mute button. I'll add that to my routine
Carista don’t work… can adjust distance on front sensor - nothing for rear sensor(s)
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Having a similar issue with a front sensor. My mechanic installed the front license plate off center rather than drilling holes in the front bumper and one of the sensors is blocked intermittently, Called dealer and they just want to drill holes. That's not how they get 6 stars. Will visit my mechanic to fix ang get first oil change at 1000 miles. Dealer will only do at 5000.
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This will sound strange .......... but I once solved a backup camera installation problem by drilling a hole in the license plate the same size as the camera Lense approx 1/2", worked like a charm. You might try taking an old plate, drill a hole and see if it works and you can live with it, if you can ...... drill a hole in the good plate.
