How to Trick the Sensors on a Volvo to Stop Beeping When Using a Bike Rack
Updated 06/17/2025 | Published 06/11/2025
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Question:
If I plug these indicator lights into a 4 pin to 7 pin adaptor and plug into a Volvo Xc90, will the vehicle recognize this as a trailer connected and disable the rear parking sensors? If not, do you know a way to do that? Disabling them every single time we reverse with a hitch rack on is so annoying and looking for a solution.
asked by: Jesse
Expert Reply:
Yes, it will. You have to trick the 7-way on your Volvo Xc90 into thinking you're towing something. You'll want to use the following parts:
7-Way to 4-Way/5-Way Trailer Adapter for Vehicles with Lamp-Out Sensors Towing Trailers with LEDs item # C35FR
Curt Auxiliary LED Indicator Lights item # C53201
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Jesse
6/16/2025
Thanks! It's a 2025.5