Electrics Parking Sensors

SJL71 · 6th October 2007, 17:43

Hi all

Just go my 56 plate 2.2 ex yesterday and very happy with car apart from a couple of teething niggles....

This is the 2nd and final niggle that hopefully someone may have also encountered or can advise of a solution.....

I have parking sensors fitted to the car (Honda fitted) and when using these in reverse the volume is not too loud.... Can the volume be increased in anyway so that you can hear the beeps with the radio on etc or do I have to install a new type of parking sensors with better acoustics......?

Many thanks for your assistance.

SJL

Transalp · 6th October 2007, 18:08

Not that I know off. Just keep the radio quit is my advise. The dealer told us they are not loud.

SJL71 · 6th October 2007, 18:10

Many thanks for your reply and update.

SJL

Kremmen · 7th October 2007, 07:22

Shame I can't do a swap, I've got the non Honda ones (fitted as new at delivery by a Honda dealer) and my siren is under the dash somewhere and is far too loud.

I've tried locating it with the intention of putting a piece of tape over it to dumb it down a bit, but can I find it.............I've been under there with it going off, but I think I need to employ a piece of tube as I can't see it.

I would think that you should be able to change yours with another louder one, surely it's just a 12v mini siren?

SJL71 · 7th October 2007, 08:12

Thanks for the update.

I am going back to the dealer to get to get a full re-valet done so will raise issue next week with them.

Thanks

SJL

AubreyS · 7th October 2007, 08:24

My buzzer is located in the boot to one side behind the cover and it is loud enough to be heard from outside the car. I have thought about getting a different buzzer from Maplins.

SJL71 · 7th October 2007, 08:41

Thanks AubreyS

Will check with dealer next week upon revisit for valet.

regards

SJL

SJL71 · 18th October 2007, 22:00

Hi All

Dealer has advised that sensors are working correctly and that the volume is as per Honda specifications and cannot be increased.

I am disappointed that nothing can be done to increase the volume as in order to hear the sensors you have to switch fans, radio and music off etc.

The dealer very kindly advised that I could as an option install parking camera at the cost of £630. To date I have not taken them up on their offer as I am considering contacting Honda Uk to review the policy of supplying goods in their vehicles that are not fit for purpose in that they cannot be heard under normal driving conditions which would include use of fans, music etc.

I will update everyone to the comments from Honda Uk in due course as the sensors are technically useless unless other car features are not used.

regards

SJL

FWH · 21st October 2007, 19:28

Unless I have like vol 25 or something I can hear mine fine.

Definatley over any fan setting.

bikersupermoto · 21st October 2007, 23:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by SJL71

Hi All

Dealer has advised that sensors are working correctly and that the volume is as per Honda specifications and cannot be increased.

I am disappointed that nothing can be done to increase the volume as in order to hear the sensors you have to switch fans, radio and music off etc.

The dealer very kindly advised that I could as an option install parking camera at the cost of £630. To date I have not taken them up on their offer as I am considering contacting Honda Uk to review the policy of supplying goods in their vehicles that are not fit for purpose in that they cannot be heard under normal driving conditions which would include use of fans, music etc.

I will update everyone to the comments from Honda Uk in due course as the sensors are technically useless unless other car features are not used.

regards

SJL

sounds more like your hearing is technically useless and u should go to your gp and get a hearing aid!!!....nothing to do with honda! typical english...always blame someone else!. hahaha

Power_of_Dreams · 23rd October 2007, 20:42

ooo...the 08 civic has or can now have, parking sensors fitted from the factory...not from the dealer...one of the most significant changes from 07.

SJL71 · 24th October 2007, 20:17

Hi Bikersupermoto

My location advises that I am from Glasgow Scotland and therefore I am proudly Scottish and British......

I'll certainly go to my Gp for a hearing aid and I suggest you visit the opticians for some glasses to help with reading - only kidding ha ha ha...

Regards

SJL

Cad · 24th October 2007, 21:16

I also need to turn stuff off/down to hear mine clearly, yet my next-door-but-two neighbour's beeper sounds quite loud in comparison.

6th October 2007, 17:43	#1 (permalink)
SJL71 Valve Cap Join Date: 19th August 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Parking Sensors Hi all Just go my 56 plate 2.2 ex yesterday and very happy with car apart from a couple of teething niggles.... This is the 2nd and final niggle that hopefully someone may have also encountered or can advise of a solution..... I have parking sensors fitted to the car (Honda fitted) and when using these in reverse the volume is not too loud.... Can the volume be increased in anyway so that you can hear the beeps with the radio on etc or do I have to install a new type of parking sensors with better acoustics......? Many thanks for your assistance. SJL Last edited by SJL71; 6th October 2007 at 17:46.

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Transalp Wheelnut Join Date: 9th June 2007 Location: Ov, NL Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not that I know off. Just keep the radio quit is my advise. The dealer told us they are not loud. Last edited by Transalp; 6th October 2007 at 21:36.

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6th October 2007, 18:10	#3 (permalink)
SJL71 Valve Cap Join Date: 19th August 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Many thanks for your reply and update. SJL

7th October 2007, 07:22	#4 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,366 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Shame I can't do a swap, I've got the non Honda ones (fitted as new at delivery by a Honda dealer) and my siren is under the dash somewhere and is far too loud. I've tried locating it with the intention of putting a piece of tape over it to dumb it down a bit, but can I find it.............I've been under there with it going off, but I think I need to employ a piece of tube as I can't see it. I would think that you should be able to change yours with another louder one, surely it's just a 12v mini siren?

7th October 2007, 08:12	#5 (permalink)
SJL71 Valve Cap Join Date: 19th August 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the update. I am going back to the dealer to get to get a full re-valet done so will raise issue next week with them. Thanks SJL

7th October 2007, 08:24	#6 (permalink)
AubreyS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 12th August 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 316 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My buzzer is located in the boot to one side behind the cover and it is loud enough to be heard from outside the car. I have thought about getting a different buzzer from Maplins.

7th October 2007, 08:41	#7 (permalink)
SJL71 Valve Cap Join Date: 19th August 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks AubreyS Will check with dealer next week upon revisit for valet. regards SJL

18th October 2007, 22:00	#8 (permalink)
SJL71 Valve Cap Join Date: 19th August 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi All Dealer has advised that sensors are working correctly and that the volume is as per Honda specifications and cannot be increased. I am disappointed that nothing can be done to increase the volume as in order to hear the sensors you have to switch fans, radio and music off etc. The dealer very kindly advised that I could as an option install parking camera at the cost of £630. To date I have not taken them up on their offer as I am considering contacting Honda Uk to review the policy of supplying goods in their vehicles that are not fit for purpose in that they cannot be heard under normal driving conditions which would include use of fans, music etc. I will update everyone to the comments from Honda Uk in due course as the sensors are technically useless unless other car features are not used. regards SJL

21st October 2007, 19:28	#9 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,744 Thanks: 2 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	Unless I have like vol 25 or something I can hear mine fine. Definatley over any fan setting.

23rd October 2007, 20:42	#11 (permalink)
Power_of_Dreams Wheelnut Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: Swindon Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ooo...the 08 civic has or can now have, parking sensors fitted from the factory...not from the dealer...one of the most significant changes from 07.

24th October 2007, 20:17	#12 (permalink)
SJL71 Valve Cap Join Date: 19th August 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Bikersupermoto My location advises that I am from Glasgow Scotland and therefore I am proudly Scottish and British...... I'll certainly go to my Gp for a hearing aid and I suggest you visit the opticians for some glasses to help with reading - only kidding ha ha ha... Regards SJL

24th October 2007, 21:16	#13 (permalink)
Cad estranged Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: Upstairs Posts: 389 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I also need to turn stuff off/down to hear mine clearly, yet my next-door-but-two neighbour's beeper sounds quite loud in comparison.