Counter productive parking sensors

Wobs · 16-01-2008, 21:53

New (55) Octy 4x4 with parking sensors. Good, new toy! Notice that when I get the continuous beep and proximity indication on the Stream display there's still 12-18" between the rear of the car and the obstruction.

Thinks "I've still got a good foot left." Result? Reverses it into wife's car.

How stupid can you get?

bryan · 16-01-2008, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wobs

New (55) Octy 4x4 with parking sensors. Good, new toy! Notice that when I get the continuous beep and proximity indication on the Stream display there's still 12-18" between the rear of the car and the obstruction.

Thinks "I've still got a good foot left." Result? Reverses it into wife's car.

How stupid can you get?

Checked this out on my car tonight, stopped right on continuous beep, got out to check gap, about 1mm

. Will need to try it a few more times to be sure of when to believe in it

Wobs · 16-01-2008, 22:03

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Originally Posted by bryan

Checked this out on my car tonight, stopped right on continuous beep, got out to check gap, about 1mm

. Will need to try it a few more times to be sure of when to believe in it

Mine seems to be over-cautious in comparison - didn't stop me hitting something though! Luckily just a small puncture in the bumper where the number plate screw hit.
Car's christened now I suppose - just have to be more careful..

dstev2000 · 16-01-2008, 22:08

Does the accuracy of the sensors change depending on how dirty the sensors are perhaps?

Captain Scarlet · 16-01-2008, 22:34

When mine goes to continuous beep it is 12 inchs from the object. Has been very consistent in the year I've had it.

vRSLen · 16-01-2008, 23:44

Mine works OK, but would never trust it...

kmc · 16-01-2008, 23:56

I've had my 55 plate for a few weeks now and find also that the continuous beep is about 12 inches away so sometimes reverse back just a tiny bit more but as others have said, still have to trust own instinct - at the end of the day, they are only a parking aid! They are useful as a guide though!

bosnjo · 17-01-2008, 00:01

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Originally Posted by kmc

I've had my 55 plate for a few weeks now and find also that the continuous beep is about 12 inches away!

Mine too

yashicamat · 17-01-2008, 00:07

About 12 inches for mine too. As has been said though, use judgement to determine if to go any further back.

bryan · 17-01-2008, 01:47

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Originally Posted by dstev2000

Does the accuracy of the sensors change depending on how dirty the sensors are perhaps?

My car was less than 2 days on the road, so could not have been "That" dirty to start with, but being my new toy had also washed it about 12hrs befor this so no way was dirty

Wobs · 17-01-2008, 09:28

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Originally Posted by kmc

still have to trust own instinct - at the end of the day, they are only a parking aid! They are useful as a guide though!

Yep - that seems to be the bottom line - they're not idiot proof (as I proved). BTW mine were fairly clean too.

Octavia5 · 17-01-2008, 09:40

At continuous tone mine leave about 12inches behind the bumper and have done since the car was new - 18months now - now trust them absolutely. Have noticed no difference whether the cars in desperate need of a clean or just washed.

eccleshill · 17-01-2008, 09:43

The real trouble though is that they only work when you have reverse gear selected!! Some idiot not a million miles from where I am sitting decided that he needed to shift a little further to the left in the drive. Selected 1st, did a jiggle and then just depressed the clutch and let it roll back down the slope. Oooops!

Stopped just before I shortened my wife's car.

Moral is - make sure you still look where you are going.

I still marvel at the confidence the salesman had in the system (and my driving) when I did a test with the reversing sensors. Despite the presence of the side of a building that I was going to reverse to he insisted on standing behind the car. He never flinched!!

For the record I get a continuous beep about 9" away from walls, cars or salesmen.

Wobs · 17-01-2008, 09:46

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Originally Posted by eccleshill

For the record I get a continuous beep about 9" away from walls, cars or salesmen.

I've never tried to reverse into a salesman however strong the temptation may have been

Sammycarp · 17-01-2008, 12:17

Mine is about 12" too

I don't think dirt makes any difference, I only recently washed mine for the first time (21k, and 11 months later), and they were still working fine.

Decron · 17-01-2008, 12:38

See, I thought they were calibrated to take into account the tailgate opening. They are on the Roomster.

Sammycarp · 17-01-2008, 12:59

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Originally Posted by Decron

See, I thought they were calibrated to take into account the tailgate opening. They are on the Roomster.

Ooh, that would make sense...

runboy · 17-01-2008, 13:03

I get the long beep when about a foot away from the object so probably in line with most comments on here. I did get some false readings only once when the bumper was very, very dirty. I brushed some dirt off the sensors and they were ok again. Never had a problem before or since though.

Burnsey · 17-01-2008, 13:03

And there was I just coming on here to say how much I like my new toy - I think the graphical display is well smart. Looks very upmarket for a "budget" car.
I just picked it up last night, and only niggle is the dealer put the hatch dog guard in instead of the estate one, will get it sorted next time I'm passing.

FocusZtec · 17-01-2008, 13:04

My front and rear park sensors were actually the least exciting option I went for but boy am I glad I did.

Faultless and 30cm approx when the the final bold line is displayed - thats front and back.

I wash the car fairly regularly though so the sensors do get cleaned on a regular basis however.

Lee

phiL&K · 27-01-2008, 19:28

yep solid beep on 30cm (we should be metric now). This always leaves exactly the right amount of space to open the tailgate.

If it was designed that way then wow!, if just coincidence then it suits me fine

Mr Grumpy · 27-01-2008, 19:38

As I don't have reversing sensors, if I need to park close to something, I get the daughter to stand behind the car, and as soon as she squeals, I stop.
It works for me, although she has asked for some shin pads for her birthday.

apd007 · 27-01-2008, 20:02

I'd say mine go continuous beep under 12", or it could be I'm slow to react to it.

ednmra · 27-01-2008, 20:15

I've got a cautious one - about 20" on continuous. But it is very consistent so I trust it now and edge back a little more.

eddie2 · 27-01-2008, 20:22

I get continuous beep about 30cm from object I am reversing towards, except when I am driving my other car (1965 Ford Zodiac) and reverse into a wall because it didn't beep, like I did this afternoon.

Fortunately no damage, except to my pride.

16-01-2008, 21:53	#1
Wobs Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 26 Members Car: Octy 4X4 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Counter productive parking sensors New (55) Octy 4x4 with parking sensors. Good, new toy! Notice that when I get the continuous beep and proximity indication on the Stream display there's still 12-18" between the rear of the car and the obstruction. Thinks "I've still got a good foot left." Result? Reverses it into wife's car. How stupid can you get?

16-01-2008, 22:08	#4
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Counter productive parking sensors Does the accuracy of the sensors change depending on how dirty the sensors are perhaps? __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

16-01-2008, 22:34	#5
Captain Scarlet Proud new Dad Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carlisle, Cumbria Posts: 2,873 Members Car: Octavia vRS TDi Thanks: 165 Thanked 160 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Counter productive parking sensors When mine goes to continuous beep it is 12 inchs from the object. Has been very consistent in the year I've had it. __________________ Running on the fuel of Satan....

16-01-2008, 23:44	#6
vRSLen King Rat Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,449 Members Car: MK11 Octavia vRS Thanks: 169 Thanked 200 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Counter productive parking sensors Mine works OK, but would never trust it... __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

16-01-2008, 23:56	#7
kmc Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 65 Members Car: Octavia 1.9TDI Elegance Thanks: 11 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Counter productive parking sensors I've had my 55 plate for a few weeks now and find also that the continuous beep is about 12 inches away so sometimes reverse back just a tiny bit more but as others have said, still have to trust own instinct - at the end of the day, they are only a parking aid! They are useful as a guide though!

17-01-2008, 00:07	#9
yashicamat 114whp per ton Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 2,670 Members Car: Nissan Primera GT Thanks: 37 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Counter productive parking sensors About 12 inches for mine too. As has been said though, use judgement to determine if to go any further back. __________________ Rob Nissan Primera GT in Silver '56 Octy 2 2.0TDi Elegance . . . also gone but not forgotten 2002 Fabia 1.9TDi . . . . gone but not forgotten http://uk.youtube.com/yashicamatonline

17-01-2008, 09:40	#12
Octavia5 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wellingborough, Northants Posts: 296 Members Car: Octavia Elegance 2.0TDI DSG Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Counter productive parking sensors At continuous tone mine leave about 12inches behind the bumper and have done since the car was new - 18months now - now trust them absolutely. Have noticed no difference whether the cars in desperate need of a clean or just washed. __________________ '06 Octavia Elegance 2.0TDI DSG - Diamond Silver

17-01-2008, 09:43	#13
eccleshill Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 320 Members Car: Octavia Elegance 1.9TDi Thanks: 10 Thanked 22 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Counter productive parking sensors The real trouble though is that they only work when you have reverse gear selected!! Some idiot not a million miles from where I am sitting decided that he needed to shift a little further to the left in the drive. Selected 1st, did a jiggle and then just depressed the clutch and let it roll back down the slope. Oooops! Stopped just before I shortened my wife's car. Moral is - make sure you still look where you are going. I still marvel at the confidence the salesman had in the system (and my driving) when I did a test with the reversing sensors. Despite the presence of the side of a building that I was going to reverse to he insisted on standing behind the car. He never flinched!! For the record I get a continuous beep about 9" away from walls, cars or salesmen.

17-01-2008, 12:17	#15
Sammycarp Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North Cheltenham Posts: 222 Members Car: Oscar - Flamenco Red 2.0TDI Octavia Elegance Estate + Climatronic 'Off' Mod. Thanks: 4 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Counter productive parking sensors Mine is about 12" too I don't think dirt makes any difference, I only recently washed mine for the first time (21k, and 11 months later), and they were still working fine. __________________ Non Illegitematae Carborundum! MY07 PD140 Elegance Estate + Metallic Paint + Climatronic 'Off' Mod. SWMBO - MY04 1.9TDI Fabia Comfort + Metallic Paint.

17-01-2008, 12:38	#16
Decron It's all good Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cwmbran - South Wales Posts: 3,556 Members Car: Vroomster Thanks: 66 Thanked 262 Times in 189 Posts	Re: Counter productive parking sensors See, I thought they were calibrated to take into account the tailgate opening. They are on the Roomster.

17-01-2008, 13:03	#18
runboy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 586 Members Car: Octy II L&K 2.0TDI DSG Thanks: 35 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Counter productive parking sensors I get the long beep when about a foot away from the object so probably in line with most comments on here. I did get some false readings only once when the bumper was very, very dirty. I brushed some dirt off the sensors and they were ok again. Never had a problem before or since though. __________________ 2007 Octavia Hatchback, 2.0TDI DSG L&K in Black Magic.

17-01-2008, 13:03	#19
Burnsey Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: GLASGOW Posts: 458 Members Car: Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Counter productive parking sensors And there was I just coming on here to say how much I like my new toy - I think the graphical display is well smart. Looks very upmarket for a "budget" car. I just picked it up last night, and only niggle is the dealer put the hatch dog guard in instead of the estate one, will get it sorted next time I'm passing. Last edited by Burnsey; 17-01-2008 at 17:23.

17-01-2008, 13:04	#20
FocusZtec Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North London Posts: 817 Members Car: Octy 4x4 1.8T Elegance Hatch Thanks: 29 Thanked 27 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Counter productive parking sensors My front and rear park sensors were actually the least exciting option I went for but boy am I glad I did. Faultless and 30cm approx when the the final bold line is displayed - thats front and back. I wash the car fairly regularly though so the sensors do get cleaned on a regular basis however. Lee __________________ Thanks to JKM: REVO STAGE 2+ remap, Evoms CAI, Piper Turbo back Exhaust, Autotech Fuel Pump, Torque Arm Insert, Forge Recirc, Neuspeed Turbo & Intercooler pipes, APR FMIC, Iridium plugs, Koni FSD's, Eibach springs, Eibach F + R anti roll bars. VF short shifter. 345mm Brakes. 280BHP & 330LB/FT - enough room for a proper trip to B&Q and 36mpg on a run!!!

27-01-2008, 19:28	#21
phiL&K Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 87 Members Car: L&K octy2 estate 140. Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Counter productive parking sensors yep solid beep on 30cm (we should be metric now). This always leaves exactly the right amount of space to open the tailgate. If it was designed that way then wow!, if just coincidence then it suits me fine __________________ Daily car - Octy2 L&K estate - Black Magic Other Car - Mk1 Audi TT Coupe V6 3.2 Manual Past Cars - Octy 1 L&K estate, Octy 1 Elegance, Audi TT 1.8 225 coupe,A3 170pd Quattro Sport VAG-COM Hex-USB. Gotta tweak!!

27-01-2008, 19:38	#22
Mr Grumpy I'm back... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On bail... Posts: 4,673 Members Car: Office chair..... Thanks: 8 Thanked 159 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Counter productive parking sensors As I don't have reversing sensors, if I need to park close to something, I get the daughter to stand behind the car, and as soon as she squeals, I stop. It works for me, although she has asked for some shin pads for her birthday. __________________ S50 VRS Number Plate for sale..ffs someone must want it....

27-01-2008, 20:02	#23
apd007 Oops! :( Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The 2nd biggest city in the whole of England. Posts: 3,090 Members Car: Octy II vRS Thanks: 55 Thanked 67 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Counter productive parking sensors I'd say mine go continuous beep under 12", or it could be I'm slow to react to it. __________________ Support Briskoda join Freedom ======> Was :- Skoda 120LSE Yellow 1.2 ~ 60 BHP? Then :- Mk I Skoda Octavia Blueline 1.9 TDi 90 BHP. Now :- Mk II Skoda Octavia vRS Black 2.0 TFSI. 200 BHP.

27-01-2008, 20:15	#24
ednmra Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south east Posts: 1,245 Members Car: 2005 2.0FSI hatch elegance Thanks: 9 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Counter productive parking sensors I've got a cautious one - about 20" on continuous. But it is very consistent so I trust it now and edge back a little more.

27-01-2008, 20:22	#25
eddie2 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South London Posts: 128 Members Car: Octavia II Estate, 2.0 FSI, L&K, Sahara Beige Thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Counter productive parking sensors I get continuous beep about 30cm from object I am reversing towards, except when I am driving my other car (1965 Ford Zodiac) and reverse into a wall because it didn't beep, like I did this afternoon. Fortunately no damage, except to my pride. __________________ It doesn't make any difference who you vote for. The Government always get in....

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