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My parking sensors stop working in the rain, how can I fix this?

I have a 2020 Nissan Qashqai, the front parking sensors would buzz on and off in the rain and show I was close to something even when on the road.

Is there a fix to stop this happing like Vaseline or a water proof sealant that could be used? Once it was dry they were fine.

Asked on 27 July 2023 by Steve Clayton

Answered by David Ross
It may be possible to seal the exterior of the parking sensors with a waterproof sealant but it may just be the case the the seals around them have failed. A quick look online suggests that replacement seals are easy to get hold of, so this would be a better option than using a sealant.
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