Reversing sensors

[Danjamesrs3]

Hi,
I have upgraded the rear bumper from a standard a3 to the s line with reversing sensors
is there a plug to connect them to?
all the wires are there and a plug etc
if so where is the plug location?
and is it a plug and play?
thanks
dan

[jazzysingh]

Hi,
I have upgraded the rear bumper from a standard a3 to the s line with reversing sensors
is there a plug to connect them to?
all the wires are there and a plug etc
if so where is the plug location?
and is it a plug and play?
thanks
dan



I wish I had parking sensors! I miss them from my old car!

[NHN]

If you didn't have sensors before, then no there are no systems fitted to plug into, needs load of wiring, module, coding, fusebox work etc, we offer these installs.

[chrishy]

Can you not simply fit a £15 set from eBay - did this on my Discovery just connected to the reversing lamp connection so when reverse engaged the system energises

Not sure about VAG wiring though

[jazzysingh]

If you didn't have sensors before, then no there are no systems fitted to plug into, needs load of wiring, module, coding, fusebox work etc, we offer these installs.

what is the typical cost for something like this out of curiosity?? Thanks

[Guest 2]

I've just done it and its very dear.

If I were doing it again I'd fit these instead - Cobra Parkmaster A0358 Flush Mounted Rear Parking Sensors flash fit | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cobra-Parkmaster-A0358-Flush-Mounted-Rear-Parking-Sensors-flash-fit-/271338445277?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3f2d0819dd)

[jazzysingh]

I've just done it and its very dear.

If I were doing it again I'd fit these instead - Cobra Parkmaster A0358 Flush Mounted Rear Parking Sensors flash fit | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cobra-Parkmaster-A0358-Flush-Mounted-Rear-Parking-Sensors-flash-fit-/271338445277?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3f2d0819dd)

Thanks for that! I am going to contact the seller for a quote! (fitting)

[mjhamilton]

+1 on the cobra kits - I fitted one a few months ago and it has worked perfectly since

[alankru]

Can you not simply fit a £15 set from eBay - did this on my Discovery just connected to the reversing lamp connection so when reverse engaged the system energises

Not sure about VAG wiring though
Like the guys have said, yes, you can do that if you don't want to fit the OEM sensors. I had some XVision sensors fitted to mine - you can get these fitted at Ford dealerships for a reasonable price.

[jazzysingh]

I contacted the ebay company. Booked in for 12th jan for fitting the sensors, a treat for my car! :biglaugh:

[jazzysingh]

I've just done it and its very dear.

If I were doing it again I'd fit these instead - Cobra Parkmaster A0358 Flush Mounted Rear Parking Sensors flash fit | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cobra-Parkmaster-A0358-Flush-Mounted-Rear-Parking-Sensors-flash-fit-/271338445277?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3f2d0819dd)


Soooooooooo.... Today was the day I got these fitted....

I took some 'before' pics around 2pm while there was some daylight.....

BEFORE:
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg210/08march1982/My%20Audi%20A3/20140112_140217-1.jpg (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/08march1982/media/My%20Audi%20A3/20140112_140217-1.jpg.html)

It took approx 2 hours for the fitting (he was a great chap)

DURING:
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg210/08march1982/My%20Audi%20A3/20140112_153441.jpg (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/08march1982/media/My%20Audi%20A3/20140112_153441.jpg.html)

But by the time I could take some after pics it was pretty dark..... :(

AFTER:
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg210/08march1982/My%20Audi%20A3/20140112_174921.jpg (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/08march1982/media/My%20Audi%20A3/20140112_174921.jpg.html)

The sensors were colour coded before they came and do fit flush.... Apart from one because unknown to me the car must have been bumped at some point before my ownership and repaired.... The parts where the filler was used is slightly 'deeper' than the usual thickness of the bumper. You can ever so slightly see the white colour of the filler once drilled (I think I will get some touch up paint to it)

Anybody who cares to see can click on the link at the end. Cheers to Chris who actually posted these up in the thread. I will eventually try get an 'after' pic with some proper lighting (daylight) as the camera flash isnt great.

I took the car out once fitted and 'tested' them, they seem pretty decent if I am honest and I can't complain for colour coded, Cobra flush sensors fitted and come with 12 months warranty for £220.

Anyone who wants to see a few more pics, please click

My Audi A3 Photos by 08march1982 | Photobucket (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/08march1982/library/My%20Audi%20A3?sort=3&page=1)

[Guest 2]

Get some daytime pics up, glad you're happy! :)

[jazzysingh]

Get some daytime pics up, glad you're happy! :)

I will do this tomorrow! I would've done sooner but when I leave for work its dark and when I return its the same! Lol

[Guest 2]

I will do this tomorrow! I would've done sooner but when I leave for work its dark and when I return its the same! Lol

Tell me about it! :p