Parking sensors suggestions?
01-24-2011, 04:43 AM
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Parking sensors suggestions?
My 08 A6 does not have parking feature nor do I really need it. However, for my wife it is more difficult to park, or especially, parallel park this sedan.
I am looking for some sound only parking sensors, something that worth the money and work well. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Is it possible to have the sound come out of factory speakers instead of additional sound module like some cheap brands offer? Thanks.
I am looking for some sound only parking sensors, something that worth the money and work well. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Is it possible to have the sound come out of factory speakers instead of additional sound module like some cheap brands offer? Thanks.
01-24-2011, 02:53 PM
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Oh man I didn't know it was you. Your car is pretty famous on google when I searched for parking sensors topic
I like your setup but I really don't want to drill any holes in the bumper.
I like your setup but I really don't want to drill any holes in the bumper.
01-30-2011, 07:02 PM
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When you remove the bumper the hole centres are marked for you on the inside.
Drill a small hole to begin then use a 20mm stepped drill. It really is a very easy job. Alas, that car has been traded in for a 2.7 TDI that has sensors both ends.
Don't go with the magnetic field type ribbon setup, I used this on the front and the detection range is very, very, short (9" at best).
Drill a small hole to begin then use a 20mm stepped drill. It really is a very easy job. Alas, that car has been traded in for a 2.7 TDI that has sensors both ends.
Don't go with the magnetic field type ribbon setup, I used this on the front and the detection range is very, very, short (9" at best).
02-17-2011, 03:09 AM
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THIS WAS DONE ON A RIGHT HAND DRIVE VEHICLE SO IT MAY BE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT TO LHD.
The four sensor wires are run into the trunk through the rubber grommet (shown here - see arrow - through grommet) THIS GOES DIRECTLY INTO THE TRUNK.
It is connected to the reversing light wire. (See arrow marked Reversing light wire) Put the gearshift into reverse then, with a circut tester find the live wire, If its the correct one the test light will go out when you take it out of reverse.
The information is all there if you read the article over several times.
The four sensor wires are run into the trunk through the rubber grommet (shown here - see arrow - through grommet) THIS GOES DIRECTLY INTO THE TRUNK.
It is connected to the reversing light wire. (See arrow marked Reversing light wire) Put the gearshift into reverse then, with a circut tester find the live wire, If its the correct one the test light will go out when you take it out of reverse.
The information is all there if you read the article over several times.
03-12-2011, 10:41 AM
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I am installing the sensors right now. What color is the reverse light? Very hard to see from the picture.
03-12-2011, 03:28 PM
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Thank you. I used the test light. Color was the same as yours (looks like it at least) green and black. Got it all done!!! Now my wife can back up safely
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03-12-2011, 07:20 PM
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wow real good job ...thats awesome... i assumed it was out of reach for a DIY for me.. *i already have them on rears but eventually may think of a mod for fronts
03-13-2011, 09:33 AM
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One thing that I am unhappy about is:
Since my car is automatic, when I place the shift **** into "D" to drive it first skips though "R" (reverse) and because the reverse light activates for just a split second, the buzzer sounds off as well. So I am thinking. What will I need to add into a circuit to prevent the buzzer to activate when the power is only given for a split second. Sort of delay I am talking about. Would it be a resistor, transistor, or... Any electronic gurus out here? Thanks.
Since my car is automatic, when I place the shift **** into "D" to drive it first skips though "R" (reverse) and because the reverse light activates for just a split second, the buzzer sounds off as well. So I am thinking. What will I need to add into a circuit to prevent the buzzer to activate when the power is only given for a split second. Sort of delay I am talking about. Would it be a resistor, transistor, or... Any electronic gurus out here? Thanks.
03-14-2011, 04:20 AM
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That's the thing. Does it even though nothing is behind. Just a quick beep.