[BDCCruze]

Took my car in today and had the sensors programmed for $130. So far working great.

Few pics from the installation. I wrapped electrical tape thoroughly around the sensor seam where it splits and also the connector. Hopefully this is the last time I ever have to touch them.

 

[Crash]

For me, my display would start to ask up and the blinkers (as the sound plays through the stereo) would act up (all after the side detection check screen has first appears weeks back). And once (first time these failed), my display when dark.

I just had them replaced on my car using the special coverage. And best of all, they will reimburse me the $1000 for the fix I paid for 2 years ago.

 

[bsumpter]

I checked my display fuse last night and it was blown, replaced it, and blew it again. Looks like I have a short somewhere. I'm tempted to unplug the radar harness and replace the fuse. I have an appointment with the dealership tomorrow. Might try it tonight so I'll know if they try to feed me some other story.

 

[BDCCruze]

I checked my display fuse last night and it was blown, replaced it, and blew it again. Looks like I have a short somewhere. I'm tempted to unplug the radar harness and replace the fuse. I have an appointment with the dealership tomorrow. Might try it tonight so I'll know if they try to feed me some other story.

What did you find out?

 

[bsumpter]

I got my car back from the dealer yesterday. They confirmed the rear radar has a issue. I'm out of the warranty time frame but they are going t work with me on it. They said as of now parts are on back order and not currently available. They will call me when he has some more info. I didn't have a chance to unplug the harness. I still might just to see if I can get my display to work again. I've gotten so used to my backup camera its weird to park using my mirrors lol.

 

[BDCCruze]

I got my car back from the dealer yesterday. They confirmed the rear radar has a issue. I'm out of the warranty time frame but they are going t work with me on it. They said as of now parts are on back order and not currently available. They will call me when he has some more info. I didn't have a chance to unplug the harness. I still might just to see if I can get my display to work again. I've gotten so used to my backup camera its weird to park using my mirrors lol.

I call it backing up "the old fashion way" when I'm driving a beater.

At first I thought the camera was a gimmick, then after a few weeks you realize how useful it is.

 

[MP81]

At first I thought the camera was a gimmick, then after a few weeks you realize how useful it is.

Especially as vehicle beltlines get higher and windows get smaller.

 

[Ma v e n]

At first I thought the camera was a gimmick, then after a few weeks you realize how useful it is.

Especially as vehicle beltlines get higher and windows get smaller.

I don't remember if it was Jalopnik, or some other outlet, but they did a April fools article about the Camaro Bei g the first Chevy getting SuperCruise so they could keep making the windows smaller, and eventually meet the engineering goal of a windowless Camaro. LMAO

 

[MP81]

Haha, they are pretty small, but it does fit the style of the car.

Honestly, once you've been inside for five minutes, you're used to it.

 

[ChevyGuy]

Especially as vehicle beltlines get higher and windows get smaller.

Truth. My prior rides had low lines, so it was easy to see out the back. But now everything has a high blind spot in the back. I don't feel as safe backing up without the camera. I ended up splurging on at LTZ just to get the camera.

 

[Ma v e n]

Haha, they are pretty small, but it does fit the style of the car.

Honestly, once you've been inside for five minutes, you're used to it.

Used robot, yes...Still sucks though. Just like the mirror setup on Cruze. I've been used to it for months, but it still sucks.

 

[LiveTrash]

I just got a Special Coverage letter in the mail this week from GM.

It talks about the blind side zone alerts and basically everything everyone has been reporting. It says their solution is to cover the cost of repair for up to 6 years or 130,000km from the date the vehicle was put in to service. They'll also reimburse anyone who paid for it previously.

My new parts are still on back order. It's been about 3 weeks, hopefully they'll come in soon. I have the old ones unplugged for now to avoid a short in the line.

 

[bsumpter]

Just an update for those who do lose their screen. I unplugged the harness under the bumper bar, then replaced the 7.5a fuse and my screen worked again.

 

[RichK52]

I can confirm bsumpter's comment. The 2013 Cruz LT 7.5A fuse for the console display was blown and started working after I replaced the fuse.

I plan on disconnecting the sensors with the assumption that the module is a pass-though design and you cannot disconnect the wiring harness from it. I then plan to water-proof the wiring harness connectors with dielectric grease and then insulate them from the water and salt by encasing them in heat shrink. The size needed can be found in the electrical department at HD, Lowes, or Ace hardware and is used for insulating underground 120/220V electrical cables. The other solution would to use liquid electrical tape which is also found in the same electrical department in a small red can. The liquid electrical tape has a brush to apply the liquid to the connector and which dries to a rubber like water-resistant shield.

Another option for those who have not yet experienced the failure is to apply the liquid electrical tape around the connectors while they are plugged in. If needed, the dried liquid electrical tape can easily be peeled off. For those owners, whose warranty has expired, applying this will not effect GM's position on fixing the system, since the warranty has expired.

 

[jpt19]

@RichK52 - Did you know GM has extended the warranty of these sensors (see earlier posts in this thread)? Mine was failing the same as you and other describe, with the fuse blowing. I had mine fixed for free a couple weeks ago.

 

[bsumpter]

Got my car back today from the dealer. I'll let the pics speak for themselves.

 

[MP81]

Got my car back today from the dealer. I'll let the pics speak for themselves.

Well that just looks delicious.

 

[ChevyGuy]

Got my car back today from the dealer. I'll let the pics speak for themselves.

Yeah, that will blow some fuses.

 

[MP81]

We still need to inquire with our dealer if they'll install the new kit, since based on the wording of the letter from GM, it sure seems like since the parts did technically fail within the listed warranty mileage/time, they should be covered...but I'm not quite sure where we need to go at the dealer, since I'm not going to bring the car there for them to say no. But I'll bring it in if they say yes. Probably just need to give em a ring.

 

[bsumpter]

Ya, I knew the service manager since I had worked there before. I came in and told him my problem and ask if there were any service bulletins. At the time he had no knowledge of the issues, but he proceeded to look into it and found it. I knew I was past the 80k so he said he had to run a warranty calculator to determine the cost of repair, which came out reasonably.