Parking Sensors

[Guest martinkerr]

While shoping at woolworths i was surprised to see amongst the toy section a few boxes of parking sensors, they cost

[smon]

Sounds like a good deal Martin. :rolleyes: A few questions:

Do they mount in the same holes as the factory fit version or do you have to drill new ones? How many sensors are there? Is the functionality the same as the Ford unit (I havent seen the real thing, so dont know what to expect)?

 

And finally, what make are they, so that I can ask for them in Woolies, if I cant find them on the shelf?

 

Heres hoping,

 

Simon

[Guest martinkerr]

they are made by parking mate for woolies

no need to drill holes they come with sticky pads or you can use screws

I used sticky pads and fitted them just under the rear lights, i removed the lights and ran the wires behind them so you cant see the wires

 

took about 30 min to fit, and they work like a dream

 

i will post pic when its daylight

 

Martin

[smon]

Thanks Martin,

 

I tried in our local Woolies but no luck either in the toy section or with the other car bits. I have found this one from Argos for

[Guest Idris]

Thanks Martin,

 

I tried in our local Woolies but no luck either in the toy section or with the other car bits. I have found this one from Argos for

[Guest martinkerr]

the ones from argos are the same just

[ridway]

Wife sent on a mission tommorrow for some for my work truck - nice one Martin

[Guest kd035050]

you will also find the

[gregers]

hi people r u lot talkin bout the item in index/argus catolouges?

[gregers]

just veiwed the pic from martinkerr ive fitted the same bought mine at a bootsale

extended the wires (best solder them)and stuck the box to the top of the ash tray out of harms way

[Guest martinkerr]

my box is fitted beside the heater controls and there was no need to extend the wires,

the instructions had in big letters do not attempt to extend wires,

but who reads instructions anyway <_<

 

martin

[gregers]

martin u should only extend wires once u have consulted a sparky who gave me all the tips to do the job, but ur rite wot r insructions? kind regards gregers

:angry:

[gregers]

open question to everyone wot r the pitfuls in owning a galaxy wot sort of problems occur and why do i seem to b spending all my time putting petrol in ive owned mine for four months now muchcly thanx and merry crimbo :angry:

[Ivor_E_Tower]

Problems, what problems - just things that go wrong, like airconditioning(!) and dodgy electrics often caused by water leaks.

Remember that the Galaxy is a "premium" vehicle at the top of Ford's range and is therefore not the cheapest car to run. Make sure that routine servicing is carried out correctly. Petrol-engined versions do like a drink of fuel.

Merry Christmas to you too!

[_dg]

open question to everyone wot r the pitfuls in owning a galaxy wot sort of problems occur and why do i seem to b spending all my time putting petrol in ive owned mine for four months now muchcly thanx and merry crimbo :rolleyes:

Only pitfall is that groups of people will ring you before the local taxi firm, and you find yourself being the nominated driver for any type of outing with 4 or more people.

 

Oh, and the internal condensation - make sure you use the air-con all the time.

 

Finally, seach any children for hidden sweets or crayons etc, and make sure they have the same amount when exiting the car