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scottm72

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where will vw put my parking sensors ?
« on: October 19, 2012, 01:08:01 am »
ordered rear parking sensors from vw today and the parts manager came out to look at my car, he seems to think the sensors will actually go above the rear bumper and not on the bumper where i thought meaning they will have to be colour coded.
has anyone got oem sensors fitted, i guess its 4 sensors,,, are yours actually on the bodywork ?
was hoping i could get them to price me for oem reverse camera but they say it cannot be fitted ? something to do with software but im not sure about this
anyone any feedback on this
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Re: where will vw put my parking sensors ?
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2012, 01:09:44 am »
They fit in the top section on the bumper so yes they should really be painted
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Re: where will vw put my parking sensors ?
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2012, 04:16:09 am »
As above, the sensors go in the top body coloured part of the bumper. As for OEM reverse camera see this link:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,10027.0.html
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Re: where will vw put my parking sensors ?
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2012, 06:49:03 am »
I've just bought all the parts required for the OEM reverse camera about a week ago from my dealer and didn't have a problem ordering will be fitting tomorrow  :happy2:
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Re: where will vw put my parking sensors ?
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2012, 10:18:14 am »
Quote from: j8ekt on October 19, 2012, 06:49:03 am
I've just bought all the parts required for the OEM reverse camera about a week ago from my dealer and didn't have a problem ordering will be fitting tomorrow  :happy2:

not a problem orderring the kit from vw ( how much was it btw ) its getting them to actually fit it, had a look at the thread before and it looks like a fitting job i dont want to attempt myself.
cant think of a way to get this thing fitted if vw wont do it,,, seems stupid of them not to do it,,, i might try a diff vw branch as maybe they will do it but im thinking if the unit and parts cost around £350 all in it will prob be quite a bit for fitting,,, im thinking maybe 3 hours or so they would charge me IF they agreed to do it,,, thats £100 per hour vw charge so £300 + £350,,, thats a lot of dough  hmmmm
anyone any ideas on this
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Re: where will vw put my parking sensors ?
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2012, 10:28:28 am »
Whereabouts are you based? I do parking sensor retrofits, OEM or otherwise. Drop me a pm.
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Re: where will vw put my parking sensors ?
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2012, 10:30:28 am »
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Re: where will vw put my parking sensors ?
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2012, 10:37:58 am »
Quote from: phil1975 on October 21, 2012, 10:30:28 am
http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/accessories/convenience-and-protection/1K0054630B/rear-parking-distance-control?mark=golf-2004-2009&offset=20&previousCategory=convenience-and-protection

Found this on the volkswagen website if any help. All vw parking sensors are designed for dealer fit.
yes i have been quoted £330 fully fitted for the parking sensors as in your link and that is them painted as well and have ordered the parts, what i cant understand is why vw will not fit the ( PARKING CAMERA ) that would normally be a factory option,,,, i mean i know it can be done but they said something about software problems if it is not originally factory fitted ????
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Re: where will vw put my parking sensors ?
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2012, 10:39:07 am »
Quote from: Squeeguk on October 21, 2012, 10:28:28 am
Whereabouts are you based? I do parking sensor retrofits, OEM or otherwise. Drop me a pm.
i am in aberdeen,,, bet thats faaaaar away from you boo, btw what do you normall charge to fit to give me an idea on what i should pay,,, thanks :happy2:
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Re: where will vw put my parking sensors ?
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2012, 10:41:41 am »
You will most likely find there is not an OEM loom to plug and play retrofit the RVC, hence why they will not do it. They don't have the time to make up harnesses as they go. Your only option is to get someone who fits these to do it, or try doing it yourself.
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Re: where will vw put my parking sensors ?
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2012, 11:05:38 am »
Quote from: Squeeguk on October 21, 2012, 10:41:41 am
You will most likely find there is not an OEM loom to plug and play retrofit the RVC, hence why they will not do it. They don't have the time to make up harnesses as they go. Your only option is to get someone who fits these to do it, or try doing it yourself.
ah i see, oh well i will need to find someone as you say to fit,, i am in aberdeen so theres the problem, i guess you are not near me  :sad1:
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Re: where will vw put my parking sensors ?
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2012, 11:09:37 am »
Nearest company I can find to you is in west yorkshire http://www.oemretrofits.co.uk/reversing-camera.shtm but they seem a bit expensive to me! and not exactly local to you.

I've been toying with getting this done on my mk6 and I've found a guy in london who will supply and fit the camera for £499 (I appreciate thats of no use to you) Your best bet is to find someone local to you on here who can fit it for you.

Your problem with vw is that the camera was never fitted to the mk5 so the dealers probably don't want to know.

Good luck with everything :happy2: and get some photos up of your sensors when fitted.
« Last Edit: October 21, 2012, 11:11:48 am by phil1975 »
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Re: where will vw put my parking sensors ?
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2012, 12:12:31 pm »
that is a lot, i'm not charging enough

mk6 is easier than a MK5 as you don't need to butcher the tailgate
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Re: where will vw put my parking sensors ?
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2012, 12:16:01 pm »
I knew you would be along eddie :happy2:

How much would you charge? (feel free to pm if you prefer)
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Re: where will vw put my parking sensors ?
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2012, 12:16:35 pm »
Quote from: phil1975 on October 21, 2012, 10:30:28 am
http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/accessories/convenience-and-protection/1K0054630B/rear-parking-distance-control?mark=golf-2004-2009&offset=20&previousCategory=convenience-and-protection

Found this on the volkswagen website if any help. All vw parking sensors are designed for dealer fit.

These are made by vortex and are wired into the reverse light
Factory ones are wired into the CAN wiring and receive the message to switch on by this. It also allows for diagnostics to connect if there is a fault in the system
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