Parking Sensor - Where To Buy Them Cheaper

[Guest klo8]

It seems that one of the sensors stopped cooperating. But the original spare costs a fortune (90 pounds). Is there any brand, that makes them cheaper? Thanks. Klemen

[bigdaddy]

There is a guy on ebay selling them as a diy kit,,,,but dont know if the are compatable with your originals :P

[Guest MATT]

...original spare costs a fortune (90 pounds)...

:P :D :D :D :P :D :D

 

That's Crazy!

 

MATT :D

[dave_m]

the sensors are ultrasonic transducers( a transmitter and receiver in one) they are cheap to buy as components, not sure of the exact spec on the type used in the parking sensors though,

 

see the link below for details

 

Maplin electronics ultrasonic transducer

 

Can't believe the dealers want 90 quid for a new one!!!! :angry:

[dipsomaniac]

tie a balloon to the front and back bumpers. when parking, listen for a loud bang. on hear this - apply handbrake, alight from vehicle and go about business.

[dave_m]

:angry: :lol: B) B)

[Ivor_E_Tower]

JML kit

[Guest MATT]

as far as im aware, there is nothing on the market, that will directly replace the parking sensors, you can either buy a kit, like Ivor E Tower has suggested, or use the balloon technique :blink: :lol:

 

I dont think them ones off maplin will work with this system. so, if you can track down a galaxy on the scrap heap, that has sensors (that work) you could go that way, maybe?

 

other wise, your going to have to pay :lol: :blink:

 

or nick some of an X5

 

MATT :lol:

[Guest MATT]

i think ive seen a good "kit" in halfords, but cant remember how much they are.

 

MATT

[bigdaddy]

nick some of an X5 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,Sounds good to me :blink: :lol: :blink:

[Guest klo8]

What about automatic baloon inflator? :o :o :P

[fedupwithjunk]

I spent months trying to find anyone selling replacement parking sensors and eventually got one from a scrap yard only to discover a different sort of error - a long beep immediately upon putting it in reverse. Not got round to plugging in the vag com (BTW Sophos tells me Vag-com is a virus) so not sure if if this is another sensor down or what. How Ford get away with saking

[turk90210]

well for what it is worth last time i had a problem with my parking sensors i did a lot of searching to no avail and not wanting to pay stealer prices i purchased off ebay some sensors for a rover (75 I think) a deal not to turn your nose up at I think it was 3 sensors for