Parking Duff Reversing Sensors

Toonman · 23rd September 2006, 12:08

Hi

Anyone else got dodgy reversing sensors? They only work on very rare occasions and packed up completely yesterday, ie not even a bleep when reverse was selected. I'll have to get them looked at when it goes in the get the rear shocks done next Wednesday.

karlak · 23rd September 2006, 12:21

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Originally Posted by Toonman

Hi

Anyone else got dodgy reversing sensors? They only work on very rare occasions and packed up completely yesterday, ie not even a bleep when reverse was selected. I'll have to get them looked at when it goes in the get the rear shocks done next Wednesday.

Not quite a Civic, but my wife had reversing sensors fitted to her X-trail when we bought it last year. We paid for what we thought were the Nissan sensors, but it turns out that the dealer went to a local supplier who fitted their own make (bit naughty me thinks).

This came to light just recently when we had a problem with them, and found they were not the OEM type - Got sorted in the end, but it may be worth asking the question of your dealer. Especially, when we know that kits can be had for next to no-money these days - Quick install and bigger profit for a greedy dealer.

Toonman · 23rd September 2006, 12:33

Thanks for the suggestion, but the car's an ex Honda management car, so you'd guess the parts would be genuine.

How do you find the X Trail by the way? We looked at one, but were put off by its poor condition. Looked like it'd had a hard life.

elfa7 · 23rd September 2006, 12:51

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Originally Posted by Toonman

Hi

Anyone else got dodgy reversing sensors? They only work on very rare occasions and packed up completely yesterday, ie not even a bleep when reverse was selected. I'll have to get them looked at when it goes in the get the rear shocks done next Wednesday.

My sensors were faulty from day one. Replaced no problem.

Toonman · 23rd September 2006, 12:54

I did wonder if mine ever really worked correctly. I seemed to get very close to some cars/fences/bollards etc without the beeps sounding.

Cad · 23rd September 2006, 12:56

I notice that the sensors are a bit slow in starting up, so if I reverse a little too fast I can be very close indeed before the beeps cut in.

Toonman · 23rd September 2006, 12:58

I'll remember that; thanks.

elfa7 · 23rd September 2006, 13:05

Definitely get them checked out and replaced if necessary. We paid enough for them !!

Toonman · 23rd September 2006, 13:15

Too true! Honda bits do seem a tad pricey... £145 (fitted) for reversing sensors on a Subaru Impreza STi UK, £215 on a Saab 9-5 Estate and £390 on a Honda Civic! And they don't work...

karlak · 23rd September 2006, 18:55

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Originally Posted by Toonman

How do you find the X Trail by the way? We looked at one, but were put off by its poor condition. Looked like it'd had a hard life.

We bought the X'y because my Wife needed something a little more comfortable, it needed to be automatic, and also swallow all the stuff we might throw at it - Dogs, Bikes , Dump runs etc

Because we wanted Auto, the only choice was the 2.5 petrol. Have to say the MPG is not too bad at all, she gets 30m mpg plus, and that is with daily commutes into Milton Keynes, and all the round abouts.

In answer to your question, we think it is Fantastic. She says that she would not swap back to a 'normal' car. It handles very well, but can also give you the 4x4 for 'lightish' off roading. The system works on the 2 front wheels driving and the rears kicking in if needed, very good from the lights on a wet day, surprises a few car drivers

- It can also be placed into 4x4 mode electronically, which was nice last Winter for the few days of snow that we had.

We did try a CRV, but sorry Honda

not really a patch on the X-trail, only car that I have ever felt travel sick in

. I am sure the new CRV version will be a big step up.

ads · 23rd September 2006, 22:23

There does seem to be a bit of a problem with the japanese car makers rear sensors.

I had a similar problem with my oem nissan 350z sensors. Sometimes the sensors would work when you selected reverse and other times they wouldn't. I've just gotten used to it now as it seems to malfunction very rarely.

However, I have heard other people have similar problems with their honda's, nissan's, toyota's etc.

My advice would be to get some aftermarket sensors that are much cheaper and have someone else fit them. Seems like oem sensors are a bit of a rip off these days anyway!

Cad · 23rd September 2006, 22:52

Sounds like good advice.

Naturally I'd paid for my official Honda ones before I knew about the third party offerings!

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23rd September 2006, 12:33	#3 (permalink)
Toonman Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 7th September 2006 Location: North East of England Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the suggestion, but the car's an ex Honda management car, so you'd guess the parts would be genuine. How do you find the X Trail by the way? We looked at one, but were put off by its poor condition. Looked like it'd had a hard life.

23rd September 2006, 12:54	#5 (permalink)
Toonman Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 7th September 2006 Location: North East of England Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I did wonder if mine ever really worked correctly. I seemed to get very close to some cars/fences/bollards etc without the beeps sounding.

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Cad estranged Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: Upstairs Posts: 390 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I notice that the sensors are a bit slow in starting up, so if I reverse a little too fast I can be very close indeed before the beeps cut in.

23rd September 2006, 12:58	#7 (permalink)
Toonman Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 7th September 2006 Location: North East of England Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'll remember that; thanks.

23rd September 2006, 13:05	#8 (permalink)
elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,703 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Definitely get them checked out and replaced if necessary. We paid enough for them !!

23rd September 2006, 13:15	#9 (permalink)
Toonman Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 7th September 2006 Location: North East of England Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Too true! Honda bits do seem a tad pricey... £145 (fitted) for reversing sensors on a Subaru Impreza STi UK, £215 on a Saab 9-5 Estate and £390 on a Honda Civic! And they don't work...

23rd September 2006, 22:23	#11 (permalink)
ads Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 16th August 2006 Location: Epping, Essex Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There does seem to be a bit of a problem with the japanese car makers rear sensors. I had a similar problem with my oem nissan 350z sensors. Sometimes the sensors would work when you selected reverse and other times they wouldn't. I've just gotten used to it now as it seems to malfunction very rarely. However, I have heard other people have similar problems with their honda's, nissan's, toyota's etc. My advice would be to get some aftermarket sensors that are much cheaper and have someone else fit them. Seems like oem sensors are a bit of a rip off these days anyway!

23rd September 2006, 22:52	#12 (permalink)
Cad estranged Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: Upstairs Posts: 390 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sounds like good advice. Naturally I'd paid for my official Honda ones before I knew about the third party offerings!