Colour coding and reverse sensors

Sep 7th, 2003, 17:06

Hi,
Can any one tell me if the reversing sensors are supposed to be colour coded on a new Volvo S80. My whole car is colour coded with the exception of the reverse sensors which look like 4 black buttons on the rear bumper. Bitt naff I think! I notice that BMW and Merc are colour coded.
Cheers,
Ian

Paul Wildsmith · Sep 7th, 2003, 19:45

The sensors come black and can be painted. I painted mine easily when I fitted them bu leaving in place the masking tape that I punched through for the holes. Now, I suggest just making up a suitable mask and get spraying.

Sep 7th, 2003, 20:08

Is it a factory fitted kit or an after market one?
Usually colour coded from factory and the after market ones come in about 6 colours

Sep 8th, 2003, 06:22

Hi,
As far as I was aware it was a factory fitted kit as it is an option in the pricing list that you select when ordering a new car. However it was the dealer that fitted the park assist sensors. I always thought that if you ordered an option at the time of purchase it would be done by the factory.
Cheers,
Ian

Paul Wildsmith · Sep 8th, 2003, 18:57

No, there are a number of extras that are dealer fit.

slender · Sep 30th, 2003, 10:27

Just picked up a loan/demo S80 which has colour matched (champagne)reversing sensors.

These are very useful in a long car such as the S80 and I would opt for them in the future.

Sep 7th, 2003, 17:06	#1
Iank Guest Location:	Colour coding and reverse sensors Hi, Can any one tell me if the reversing sensors are supposed to be colour coded on a new Volvo S80. My whole car is colour coded with the exception of the reverse sensors which look like 4 black buttons on the rear bumper. Bitt naff I think! I notice that BMW and Merc are colour coded. Cheers, Ian

Sep 7th, 2003, 19:45	#2
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 21:15 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	RE: Colour coding and reverse sensors The sensors come black and can be painted. I painted mine easily when I fitted them bu leaving in place the masking tape that I punched through for the holes. Now, I suggest just making up a suitable mask and get spraying.

Sep 7th, 2003, 20:08	#3
Ken H Guest Location:	RE: Colour coding and reverse sensors Is it a factory fitted kit or an after market one? Usually colour coded from factory and the after market ones come in about 6 colours

Sep 8th, 2003, 06:22	#4
Iank Guest Location:	RE: Colour coding and reverse sensors Hi, As far as I was aware it was a factory fitted kit as it is an option in the pricing list that you select when ordering a new car. However it was the dealer that fitted the park assist sensors. I always thought that if you ordered an option at the time of purchase it would be done by the factory. Cheers, Ian

Sep 8th, 2003, 18:57	#5
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 21:15 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	RE: Colour coding and reverse sensors No, there are a number of extras that are dealer fit.

Sep 30th, 2003, 10:27	#6
slender Junior Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2008 17:22 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Warwick	RE: Colour coding and reverse sensors Just picked up a loan/demo S80 which has colour matched (champagne)reversing sensors. These are very useful in a long car such as the S80 and I would opt for them in the future.

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