LCA sensor Block...anyone has this issue?

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Nov 5, 2015 | 01:50 PM
  #1  
I was driving down the highway, suddenly LCA block pops up on the cluster. Please see attached. But once I restart the car it's gone and dealer don't know what the issue is
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Nov 5, 2015 | 02:00 PM
  #2  
Looks to be the Lane Change Assist sensors. Either something disrupted their signal or perhaps the sensors just malfunctioned for a moment.
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Nov 6, 2015 | 12:23 AM
  #3  
Clean the sensor and you are good to go again.
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Jul 28, 2019 | 08:46 AM
  #4  
Any updates
Did you find a fix for this issue? I have a 2012 Porsche Panamera and I’m receiving the same error.

Quote: I was driving down the highway, suddenly LCA block pops up on the cluster. Please see attached. But once I restart the car it's gone and dealer don't know what the issue is
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Jul 28, 2019 | 09:39 AM
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Suggest Googling "Porsche Lane Change Assist Sensor." Porsche uses the same technology/parts among several models. Seems that intermittent blocking/failure is not uncommon.
Usual dealer remedy is to replace all sensors, which not only is expensive but also is not a guaranteed fix. Sometimes the problem persists after sensor replacement.
All too often these electrical problems are due to insufficient/bad electrical grounds. Body ground connections do degrade with age and corrosion. Chasing down ground connections can be frustrating as they may be hard to see or find, so I have just made a new ground wire connection in some instances.
Another potential cause is low voltage to the sensor. Car batteries do degrade over time. I replace them every four years, no matter what. These modern sensors are very sensitive to less than optimum voltage; and while your battery has enough energy to start your car it may be lacking a bit in running voltage.
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