Aftermarket Parking Sensors - Page 2

BenB · Oct 9th, 2010, 20:06

What's the name of that kit on ebay Johnnie? Sounds like a great kit for the money!
Though my car already has a simple aftermarket kit where the tone of the beep just changes when you're near and it works just fine, I don't know why anyone would spend real cash on an OEM kit!

Rossi-fan · Oct 9th, 2010, 20:46

You could try this one that i fitted to the wife's car. Took less than an hour to fit.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=190322960277

Jonnieb2009 · Oct 9th, 2010, 20:57

Hi Ben,

This is the one, Ebay item:

150503082136

Had no problems with it whatsoever and its spot on.

Rgds
J

markt1 · Oct 9th, 2010, 23:22

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Originally Posted by NeuralCord

Mark, thanks for the offer! I don't have enough posts on here yet to PM you, though... sod's law, aint it?

His number is 07788988178 they call him Andy give him a call he will fit thme and colour code them so they look sweet!

BenB · Oct 18th, 2010, 16:25

I just spent £15 Delivered!! on a set of parking sensors, with display screen and I have to say it's perfect!
here

I mounted the screen upside-down stuck to the headlining just in front of the ceiling boot light, so I can see it in the rear-view and it's like it was there from the factory! (Except the numbers are upside-down!!) I taped over the L and R with black tape cos that didn't make sense either, and just plugged them in in reverse order, to the right-hand side shows on the right side of the display.

Very much recommended!

My old ones worked fine, but just beeped, it's nice that it shows you which side is getting close!

Oh, and the sensors fitted the OEM sensor holes too which is nice! Though amazingly a drill-bit comes in the pack too, and they list the same kit in different colours. I may have to fit the wife's car with the same kit!

Georgey dee · Oct 20th, 2010, 12:37

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Originally Posted by NeuralCord

Hi guys,

I've had my S40 a week now, and have one niggle with it - it's a bit of a difficult one to see out of the back of!
I've asked my Volvo dealer (Bradford) about how much it would cost for rear sensors and was quoted around £400, which seems rather excessive to me. I've seen catch22's post here about using these electromagnetic sensors which do the same thing without drilling, but the OCD person in me wants the integration with the radio that the OEM ones would give!

Has anyone installed a system that will satisfy my OCD, or knows a Volvo dealer who won't charge the Earth for the sensors to be fitted?

Do you still have to climb the car over a 3 foot curb to get in to Volvo Bradford ?? !! ??

BenB · Oct 20th, 2010, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeuralCord

Hi guys,

I've had my S40 a week now, and have one niggle with it - it's a bit of a difficult one to see out of the back of!
I've asked my Volvo dealer (Bradford) about how much it would cost for rear sensors and was quoted around £400, which seems rather excessive to me. I've seen catch22's post here about using these electromagnetic sensors which do the same thing without drilling, but the OCD person in me wants the integration with the radio that the OEM ones would give!

Has anyone installed a system that will satisfy my OCD, or knows a Volvo dealer who won't charge the Earth for the sensors to be fitted?

How about looking out on ebay for a mint bumper already the correct colour for your car that already have the sensor holes, then one of these cheap kits would fit right on. Plus if your current bumper is mint too, you should be able to sell it for what you bought the new one for! Sort of what i've done, except at the moment nobody wants to buy my old bumper!!

Smooth_CLR · Oct 20th, 2010, 14:27

Is this what your after:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-PDC-PARK...item3cb15a6c47

BenB · Oct 20th, 2010, 14:33

I'm selling some OEM sensors myself on ebay - here - but you'd need to also buy the ECU from somewhere, and get them coded to the car

NeuralCord · Oct 20th, 2010, 21:38

Haha, no you don't have to go up a 3ft curb to get in there.

BenB, you're a mind reader! I was thinking the exact same thing earlier today, it might be worth a shot.

I've pretty much dismissed the Volvo system, it's just too expensive to justify, so it's 3rd party all the way. I've heard a few good things about Valeo and Steelmate systems, both of which I've found for around £50, with fitting on top of that.

Oct 20th, 2010, 14:27	#18
Smooth_CLR Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2015 16:22 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rochester, Kent	Is this what your after: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-PDC-PARK...item3cb15a6c47 __________________ Chan '01 Volvo S40 2.0T - FOR SALE!

Oct 9th, 2010, 20:06	#11
BenB V50 Driver Last Online: May 16th, 2022 09:47 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Manchester	What's the name of that kit on ebay Johnnie? Sounds like a great kit for the money! Though my car already has a simple aftermarket kit where the tone of the beep just changes when you're near and it works just fine, I don't know why anyone would spend real cash on an OEM kit!

Oct 9th, 2010, 20:46	#12
Rossi-fan Premier Member Last Online: Feb 12th, 2023 10:07 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Durham	You could try this one that i fitted to the wife's car. Took less than an hour to fit. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=190322960277

Oct 9th, 2010, 20:57	#13
Jonnieb2009 Master Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2011 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Helsby View Photos By: Jonnieb2009	Hi Ben, This is the one, Ebay item: 150503082136 Had no problems with it whatsoever and its spot on. Rgds J

Oct 18th, 2010, 16:25	#15
BenB V50 Driver Last Online: May 16th, 2022 09:47 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Manchester	I just spent £15 Delivered!! on a set of parking sensors, with display screen and I have to say it's perfect! here I mounted the screen upside-down stuck to the headlining just in front of the ceiling boot light, so I can see it in the rear-view and it's like it was there from the factory! (Except the numbers are upside-down!!) I taped over the L and R with black tape cos that didn't make sense either, and just plugged them in in reverse order, to the right-hand side shows on the right side of the display. Very much recommended! My old ones worked fine, but just beeped, it's nice that it shows you which side is getting close! Oh, and the sensors fitted the OEM sensor holes too which is nice! Though amazingly a drill-bit comes in the pack too, and they list the same kit in different colours. I may have to fit the wife's car with the same kit!

Oct 20th, 2010, 14:33	#19
BenB V50 Driver Last Online: May 16th, 2022 09:47 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Manchester	I'm selling some OEM sensors myself on ebay - here - but you'd need to also buy the ECU from somewhere, and get them coded to the car

Oct 20th, 2010, 21:38	#20
NeuralCord Junior Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2012 14:59 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leeds	Haha, no you don't have to go up a 3ft curb to get in there. BenB, you're a mind reader! I was thinking the exact same thing earlier today, it might be worth a shot. I've pretty much dismissed the Volvo system, it's just too expensive to justify, so it's 3rd party all the way. I've heard a few good things about Valeo and Steelmate systems, both of which I've found for around £50, with fitting on top of that.

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