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Just installed a grille guard on my '18 Silv 1500 LTZ, and am getting abnormal front parking sensor alerts sporadically.  I disabled the feature in the settings, but it still alerts sporadically at low speeds.  I don't want to install 4 optional sensor relocator modules on the new grille guard; I think they look silly..  Is there a way to disable the front sensors some other way, like taking out a fuse?

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1 hour ago, txflash said:

Just installed a grille guard on my '18 Silv 1500 LTZ, and am getting abnormal front parking sensor alerts sporadically.  I disabled the feature in the settings, but it still alerts sporadically at low speeds.  I don't want to install 4 optional sensor relocator modules on the new grille guard; I think they look silly..  Is there a way to disable the front sensors some other way, like taking out a fuse?

What does the grill guard manufacturer recommend?  I definitely would suggest finding ways to accommodate the sensors over disabling.  Many think grill guards look silly and I wouldn't worry about the look  of the placement of your sensors.  You are lucky to have this option and losing it would be a waste, imo.  My goal is to have a grill guard with a front camera.  

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The dealer disables them when they put their guard on.

 

I know someone who extended the wires and drilled holes in his guard and bought new sensors on put them in the guard.

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dont they have to be calibrated at the dealer if you do install new ones on the grill guard?..  i think ranch hand comes with a kit for those sensors.

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The guard is a Westin Sportsman.  Westin's ad states:  "Will interfere with front parking sensors, if equipped."  So, I knew there would be issues, but there is almost always a work around.  I bought the truck off the lot, and so, purchased a few options that I didn't want/need.  I like the rear cam, but really don't find the front sensors any more advantageous than what I can see out the windshield, so really could care less if they don't work.  Westin makes a sensor relocation kit:

https://www.carid.com/westin-automotive/polished-front-sensor-relocators-mpn-45-0000s.html

But it sells for about 80 samoleans for a pair, but I would need 4, so that would be $160 for the complete set up.  Plus, they are rather bulky and thus quite noticeable, so I don't think it would be the look I want to achieve. I would rather just disable the front sensors and be done with it. Like I said, I wouldn't have paid extra for that option, had I ordered the truck from GM.  Per the previous posts, the dealer may have an answer if I can't figure it out for myself.  Not really hip on asking them to do that if I don't have to.  I just wondered if anyone had to deal with this before.

wforrest08 Senior Enthusiast

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Try this found it in a DEZAL forum was referring to a 015 HD so may or may not work

 

The front and rear sensors are taking offline by removing the OBS DET 15 amp fuse in the right hand dash fusepanel. The key must be off and the driver's door open, to ensure sleep status during fuse removal. Unfortunately, this will disable both front and rear, as they are in the same module.
Trucks with rear only sensors are disabled the same way.

This info was obtained by e-mailing GM.

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8 hours ago, wforrest08 said:

Try this found it in a DEZAL forum was referring to a 015 HD so may or may not work

 

The front and rear sensors are taking offline by removing the OBS DET 15 amp fuse in the right hand dash fusepanel. The key must be off and the driver's door open, to ensure sleep status during fuse removal. Unfortunately, this will disable both front and rear, as they are in the same module.
Trucks with rear only sensors are disabled the same way.

This info was obtained by e-mailing GM.

Very interesting, thanks.  I'll check this out.  It may, or may not work since the truck models are different.  I'll look for the OBS DET designation...

 

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