Collision sensor

Truck I got used had a knock off pro grill in it, I wasn’t really fond of it so I put a stock grill back in. While doing so I replaced the fogs and not thinking I turned the key on with the sensor unplugged. Can a Snapon scanner reset the code I’m getting? I was hoping the next start up with it plugged back in it would go away but it seems it’s a hard code. Dealer trip?

 

Try disconnecting the battery. I did that after getting a code while messing with my intake tube and it went away.

 

Attempted that, no worky. Gonna see about using the Snapon scanner tomorrow

 

Well it was worth a shot. How long did you leave the battery disconnected?

 

10 mins

 

I can't see a situation where a code won't clear on its own, unless there's something else wrong. You're sure it's plugged in all the way? No bent pins?

 

I didn’t check to be honest, figured it would clear itself once plugged back up. I’ll give it a better look tomorrow

 

I have done this in the past to clear codes and engine lights:

1) Remove the battery cables.
2) After they're disconnected, press and hold down the horn for 30 seconds.
3) Wait an additional 2 minutes, then reconnect the battery cables.
4) Start the vehicle back up. The code "should" be cleared now.

 

Really helps when you plug the sensor all the way in

 

Glad it was an easy fix Op!

 

This happened to my truck several months ago, when I had a new bumper put on. After the work was inspected & done, I drove away from the shop that installed it for me. I was half a mile away, when the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree! Every light came on. I had no idea how many damn warning lights there are!

I thought "Well, I just had the bumper put on, and they put the grill back on too. They MUST have skipped a simple step, and that's what's causing this." I immediately pull over, pop the hood and YEP, the connector to the TSS sensor and front facing camera were not plugged back in. I shut the truck off, plugged it back in, then started it back up again.

I haven't had any issues since. Remember: Fixing the smallest thing will prevent the biggest issues.