Aftermarket Reversing Sensors

Fluffmeister · 04-04-2007, 12:10

Not sure where to post this so I thought here would be nice .....

Anybody tried these at all, electro magnetic reversing sensor strip that mounts behind the bumper.

Dealer wants £300 for a retro-fit of rears to my Octy so if these work, fitting looks simple enough so could be a bargain

bryand · 04-04-2007, 13:08

Yep, I've got one on my Fabia vRS.
Pretty hopeless - detection range is about 6" with the tailgate shut, and about 27" with it open. They are also triggered by anything metal under the road - manhole covers, drains, power/telephone cables etc all "look" like a car to the sensor.
The only use mine gets now is as a signal that I have just engaged reverse gear.

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04-04-2007, 13:08	#2
bryand Fabian Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,765 Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Reversing Sensors Yep, I've got one on my Fabia vRS. Pretty hopeless - detection range is about 6" with the tailgate shut, and about 27" with it open. They are also triggered by anything metal under the road - manhole covers, drains, power/telephone cables etc all "look" like a car to the sensor. The only use mine gets now is as a signal that I have just engaged reverse gear.

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