Installing front parking sensors.

jackthehat.co.uk · Dec 31st, 2014, 17:28

Has anyone done this themselves? If so, is it an easy job?
Ideally I would like the sensor readings to show on the dash display just like the rear sensors.

uniqueue · Dec 31st, 2014, 18:58

http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-...t/XC60%2c_2010

for the xc60

Bonefishblues · Dec 31st, 2014, 19:09

No, I bought from Dolphin and also used their fitter. Lifetime warranty on both product and fitting swayed the mechanically inept!

jackthehat.co.uk · Dec 31st, 2014, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by uniqueue

http://accessories.volvocars.com/en-...t/XC60%2c_2010

for the xc60

Well, I think I'll forget about doing that! Thanks anyway.

Incidentally, I was in Taiwan recently and many drivers have two plastic "spears" sticking upright from both corners of their front bumpers. Cheaper than parking sensors and give an accurate indication of when you are close to something. Unfortunately they look absolutely ridiculous.

Considered1 · Dec 31st, 2014, 19:23

Mill Volvo in Harrogate were advertising fitting aftermarket sensors for about £200 all in a few months ago. Try their Newcastle Head office.

freeatlast · Jan 1st, 2015, 11:02

I had my local dealer fit the Volvo sensors to my used XC60 because I wanted them to work properly rather than the aftermarket versions which seemed to be a compromise.

I think it was about £600 including fitting...

Rooster · Jan 1st, 2015, 12:37

Ive fitted a few sets of front park assist to various volvo's,

They do take abit of time to do right altho i pull battery box out and run wiring down side of it as i think it looks neater and makes access to the bulkhead gromit easier,

Some cars are prewired front to rear (not many), some have the wire at back but nothing at front and most have nothing,

If you have factory fitted rear then i wouldn't mess about with non gen front as it won't show on display on dash and car will be making all sorts of bleeping noises

RussJ759 · Jan 1st, 2015, 23:28

See my previous post:
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=201666

Works well and a fraction of the Volvo cost...
Russ

jackthehat.co.uk · Jan 2nd, 2015, 19:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by RussJ759

See my previous post:
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=201666

Works well and a fraction of the Volvo cost...
Russ

Thanks Russ, looks good. I'll have to weigh up the job as I don't fancy wrecking my new car.

RussJ759 · Jan 3rd, 2015, 10:52

If you need more detailed info re the instal, just shout and I'll be glad to help.
Russ

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Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	Ive fitted a few sets of front park assist to various volvo's, They do take abit of time to do right altho i pull battery box out and run wiring down side of it as i think it looks neater and makes access to the bulkhead gromit easier, Some cars are prewired front to rear (not many), some have the wire at back but nothing at front and most have nothing, If you have factory fitted rear then i wouldn't mess about with non gen front as it won't show on display on dash and car will be making all sorts of bleeping noises __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

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Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 21:46 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	No, I bought from Dolphin and also used their fitter. Lifetime warranty on both product and fitting swayed the mechanically inept!

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freeatlast Junior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2022 23:10 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Birmingham	I had my local dealer fit the Volvo sensors to my used XC60 because I wanted them to work properly rather than the aftermarket versions which seemed to be a compromise. I think it was about £600 including fitting...

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RussJ759 Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 07:35 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ferndown	If you need more detailed info re the instal, just shout and I'll be glad to help. Russ

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