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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: kingbilly on 14 October 2009, 13:54

Title: Retrofit rear parking sensors...?
Post by: kingbilly on 14 October 2009, 13:54
Anyone know if you can retrofit rear parking sensors to a mkv GTI...?

And more importantly...how much would this cost me...?

Any info greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Billy
Title: Re: Retrofit rear parking sensors...?
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 14 October 2009, 15:08
You can get an official VW dealer fit option at £350 including fitting - though you should be able to barter them down on price by quite a bit.  You might want to go in 'pre-armed' with similar quotes from other sources too.  :wink:
Title: Re: Retrofit rear parking sensors...?
Post by: DaveN on 15 October 2009, 20:59
It is possible http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=53808.0
Title: Re: Retrofit rear parking sensors...?
Post by: stealthwolf on 15 October 2009, 21:03
The only issue with dealer fit ones is that the sensors sit proud of the bumper whereas factory fitted ones are flush with the bumper. But it is not difficult to retrofit.
Title: Re: Retrofit rear parking sensors...?
Post by: Schuey on 18 October 2009, 20:44
Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on 14 October 2009, 15:08
You can get an official VW dealer fit option at £350 including fitting - though you should be able to barter them down on price by quite a bit.  You might want to go in 'pre-armed' with similar quotes from other sources too.  :wink:

Agree, a friend of mine had them fitted for £250 by doing this.
Title: Re: Retrofit rear parking sensors...?
Post by: mrlapou on 22 October 2009, 21:03
Stick some either side of the number plate in the recess. They will work just as well. Pass wire through  or around behind the plate and into the boot area wiring to a reverse light. Total time to do job about 1hour and cost £30 as a diy job
Title: Re: Retrofit rear parking sensors...?
Post by: troublestarter on 27 October 2009, 16:09
depending on which aftermarket sensors you go for some sit flush some protrude
i fit a lot of laserline sensors and these fit flush with the bumper and when colour coded look oem