Rear Parking Sensor

madone · 18th April 2012, 13:49

One of my central rear parking sensors has developed a fault causing a constant beep. Took it to local dealer and its going to cost me almost £150 to replace

it has rusted

The worst part is it has only recently ran out of the 3 year warranty but I have paid for an extended 3 years so thought I would be covered. Not so I am told but under the original warranty I would of been. The extended full Honda warranty I was sold does not cover rusted parts

furio101 · 18th April 2012, 14:06

Try www.hondaoriginalparts.com they may have it cheaper and you can replace it yourself...

madone · 18th April 2012, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by furio101

Try www.hondaoriginalparts.com they may have it cheaper and you can replace it yourself...

Have looked at that thanks and for one delivered it is £120.36

BaldySmurf · 18th April 2012, 15:42

Mine is also playing up, although older vehicle to yours (2007). My front nearside was the first to play around and now the rears have joined in too.

On the CRV-OC website a user was able to take the sensor apart and make good a dry solder point, which is what I'm hoping mine will be. The sensors from Honda (and the website above) are approx £110 each, so if I have no success I'll just be doing away with the OEM kit and buying an aftermarket one.

madone · 18th April 2012, 15:49

I have booked it in now to get it fitted but will get the original back and have a look at it. The mechanic said he cleaned it up and will be intermittent which it now is. If it is rust why arnt they made from alloy??? He also said he drives an accord and he had a faulty one so disconnected them as they are a known fault

BaldySmurf · 18th April 2012, 15:51

Pretty poor isn't it - you would have thought they'd be a little more tolerant to water ingress than they are...

Let us know how you get on.

madone · 18th April 2012, 16:06

When completed I intend to write to Honda and complain about this as I thought my extened warranty would cover it

Syx · 18th April 2012, 16:09

Not only that but I'd also include the fact that the parking sensors would be expected to be "fit for purpose and last a reasonable amount of time". 3 years is not "reasonable" given the expected life of the car; and they are not a consumable part!!

madone · 18th April 2012, 16:16

Thanks for that, valid points you have raised.

Redfire · 18th April 2012, 20:19

2 years ago I had a set of sensors fitted to my 07 CRV, colour painted and all in for 4 sensors I paid £185. They were supplied and fitted at my local ICE

BaldySmurf · 18th April 2012, 21:58

Anyone ever removed the rear sensors? I had a go at mine earlier as looks like they can be removed without taking the bumper off, but gave up when it felt like I was about to snap something!

madone · 24th April 2012, 14:28

I have just emailed the boss Mr Hodgetts about this sensor so lets see what response I get. On inspection of the faulty sensor I cant see any rust

and it is a sealed unit making any repair very difficult.

albacore · 25th April 2012, 21:41

How strange, one of my rear sensors on 07 EX also started playing up recently... Intermittent bleeping which can be really annoying....at least with the camera I can be sure I'm not going to hit anything.

Initially I thought it was dirt that was causing the issue, cleaned it off to find the surface of the sensor has crack-like lines it in.... Which I scraped rather too hard and broke the surface (it's white underneath).... So I assumed I had broken it for good.

However it's been working perfectly with all this wet weather - not a beep out of place! Really really weird....not going to spend 150 on a new own though. A least the rear is not as annoying as a missing front sensor ....that beeps continuously below 20 mph to remind you it's not there...had to spend money on that one!

madone · 26th April 2012, 16:54

I have had a reply from Customer Relations and they are looking into it. They also thanked me for emailing the MD

madone · 4th May 2012, 09:04

Well guys a happy ending

I received a nice letter yesterday from Phil Dix Manager - Customer Operations. Basically I have received a full refund for the amount to be spent at my local dealer as I wish. Oh and David Hodgetts has been informed of the outcome as he is passionate about Honda owners.

Great service and respect for our opinion I say

albacore · 10th May 2012, 14:24

Arghh - mine started playing up again today..... it even looks like more of the coating has come off now, not just a scratch now, more like 30% of the surface area has come off.... wonder if the Honda garage had a pick at it yesterday

Madone did Honda give any explanation as to why these sensors don't last for more than a few years?

madone · 10th May 2012, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by albacore

Arghh - mine started playing up again today..... it even looks like more of the coating has come off now, not just a scratch now, more like 30% of the surface area has come off.... wonder if the Honda garage had a pick at it yesterday

Madone did Honda give any explanation as to why these sensors don't last for more than a few years?

No sorry they never mentioned the quality of them at all

mns · 13th June 2012, 23:16

I've just taken delivery of a 2007 2.2 ES iCTDi (4th consecutive Honda and second CR-V!!) and one of the inner sensors has corroded away (silvery white surface revealed).
It wasn't spotted on PDI so I queried it with the dealer (Gordon's Honda in Bolton).
I'll be honest and say that they have been absolutely excellent in dealing with it so far. I called in for them to confirm that it needed replacing (I live 40 miles or so away) and they ordered me a new one.
As soon as it is in, they have asked me to take it over to be fitted (15 minute job) and as compensation for missing it on PDI, they've offered a tank of diesel!
I am very very happy with Gordon's Honda so far. Providing they deliver on their promises of course

18th April 2012, 13:49	#1 (permalink)
madone Supporter Car: CR-V EX Auto i-vtec Join Date: 13th July 2010 Location: Durham Posts: 88 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Rear Parking Sensor One of my central rear parking sensors has developed a fault causing a constant beep. Took it to local dealer and its going to cost me almost £150 to replace it has rusted The worst part is it has only recently ran out of the 3 year warranty but I have paid for an extended 3 years so thought I would be covered. Not so I am told but under the original warranty I would of been. The extended full Honda warranty I was sold does not cover rusted parts

18th April 2012, 20:19	#10 (permalink)
Redfire Car: 2010 EX 2.2 idtec, Black Join Date: 23rd March 2010 Location: Berkshire Posts: 28 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	2 years ago I had a set of sensors fitted to my 07 CRV, colour painted and all in for 4 sensors I paid £185. They were supplied and fitted at my local ICE Last edited by Redfire; 18th April 2012 at 20:22.

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18th April 2012, 14:06	#2 (permalink)
furio101 Supporter Car: 2011 CTS GT Join Date: 21st September 2011 Location: UK Posts: 668 Thanks given: 66 Thanked 83 Times in 81 Posts iTrader: (0)	Try www.hondaoriginalparts.com they may have it cheaper and you can replace it yourself...

18th April 2012, 15:42	#4 (permalink)
BaldySmurf Join Date: 7th February 2012 Location: Berks, UK Posts: 61 Thanks given: 18 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	Mine is also playing up, although older vehicle to yours (2007). My front nearside was the first to play around and now the rears have joined in too. On the CRV-OC website a user was able to take the sensor apart and make good a dry solder point, which is what I'm hoping mine will be. The sensors from Honda (and the website above) are approx £110 each, so if I have no success I'll just be doing away with the OEM kit and buying an aftermarket one.

18th April 2012, 15:49	#5 (permalink)
madone Supporter Thread starter Car: CR-V EX Auto i-vtec Join Date: 13th July 2010 Location: Durham Posts: 88 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I have booked it in now to get it fitted but will get the original back and have a look at it. The mechanic said he cleaned it up and will be intermittent which it now is. If it is rust why arnt they made from alloy??? He also said he drives an accord and he had a faulty one so disconnected them as they are a known fault

18th April 2012, 15:51	#6 (permalink)
BaldySmurf Join Date: 7th February 2012 Location: Berks, UK Posts: 61 Thanks given: 18 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	Pretty poor isn't it - you would have thought they'd be a little more tolerant to water ingress than they are... Let us know how you get on.

18th April 2012, 16:06	#7 (permalink)
madone Supporter Thread starter Car: CR-V EX Auto i-vtec Join Date: 13th July 2010 Location: Durham Posts: 88 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	When completed I intend to write to Honda and complain about this as I thought my extened warranty would cover it

18th April 2012, 16:09	#8 (permalink)
Syx Clingfilmed Car: 2008 2.2 CTS GT Join Date: 22nd December 2009 Location: Luton, UK Posts: 9,166 Thanks given: 844 Thanked 1,657 Times in 1,451 Posts iTrader: (38)	Not only that but I'd also include the fact that the parking sensors would be expected to be "fit for purpose and last a reasonable amount of time". 3 years is not "reasonable" given the expected life of the car; and they are not a consumable part!!

18th April 2012, 16:16	#9 (permalink)
madone Supporter Thread starter Car: CR-V EX Auto i-vtec Join Date: 13th July 2010 Location: Durham Posts: 88 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Thanks for that, valid points you have raised.

18th April 2012, 21:58	#11 (permalink)
BaldySmurf Join Date: 7th February 2012 Location: Berks, UK Posts: 61 Thanks given: 18 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	Anyone ever removed the rear sensors? I had a go at mine earlier as looks like they can be removed without taking the bumper off, but gave up when it felt like I was about to snap something!

24th April 2012, 14:28	#12 (permalink)
madone Supporter Thread starter Car: CR-V EX Auto i-vtec Join Date: 13th July 2010 Location: Durham Posts: 88 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I have just emailed the boss Mr Hodgetts about this sensor so lets see what response I get. On inspection of the faulty sensor I cant see any rust and it is a sealed unit making any repair very difficult.

25th April 2012, 21:41	#13 (permalink)
albacore Car: CR-V2.2 CDTI EX Join Date: 1st January 2011 Location: Bath Posts: 29 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	How strange, one of my rear sensors on 07 EX also started playing up recently... Intermittent bleeping which can be really annoying....at least with the camera I can be sure I'm not going to hit anything. Initially I thought it was dirt that was causing the issue, cleaned it off to find the surface of the sensor has crack-like lines it in.... Which I scraped rather too hard and broke the surface (it's white underneath).... So I assumed I had broken it for good. However it's been working perfectly with all this wet weather - not a beep out of place! Really really weird....not going to spend 150 on a new own though. A least the rear is not as annoying as a missing front sensor ....that beeps continuously below 20 mph to remind you it's not there...had to spend money on that one!

26th April 2012, 16:54	#14 (permalink)
madone Supporter Thread starter Car: CR-V EX Auto i-vtec Join Date: 13th July 2010 Location: Durham Posts: 88 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I have had a reply from Customer Relations and they are looking into it. They also thanked me for emailing the MD

4th May 2012, 09:04	#15 (permalink)
madone Supporter Thread starter Car: CR-V EX Auto i-vtec Join Date: 13th July 2010 Location: Durham Posts: 88 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Well guys a happy ending I received a nice letter yesterday from Phil Dix Manager - Customer Operations. Basically I have received a full refund for the amount to be spent at my local dealer as I wish. Oh and David Hodgetts has been informed of the outcome as he is passionate about Honda owners. Great service and respect for our opinion I say

10th May 2012, 14:24	#16 (permalink)
albacore Car: CR-V2.2 CDTI EX Join Date: 1st January 2011 Location: Bath Posts: 29 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Arghh - mine started playing up again today..... it even looks like more of the coating has come off now, not just a scratch now, more like 30% of the surface area has come off.... wonder if the Honda garage had a pick at it yesterday Madone did Honda give any explanation as to why these sensors don't last for more than a few years?

13th June 2012, 23:16	#18 (permalink)
mns Hairy Northerner Car: '07 2.2 ES CR-V Join Date: 30th March 2011 Location: Lytham St Annes, UK Posts: 165 Thanks given: 12 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts iTrader: (0)	I've just taken delivery of a 2007 2.2 ES iCTDi (4th consecutive Honda and second CR-V!!) and one of the inner sensors has corroded away (silvery white surface revealed). It wasn't spotted on PDI so I queried it with the dealer (Gordon's Honda in Bolton). I'll be honest and say that they have been absolutely excellent in dealing with it so far. I called in for them to confirm that it needed replacing (I live 40 miles or so away) and they ordered me a new one. As soon as it is in, they have asked me to take it over to be fitted (15 minute job) and as compensation for missing it on PDI, they've offered a tank of diesel! I am very very happy with Gordon's Honda so far. Providing they deliver on their promises of course