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[griffin]

Hi

I know this is probably a stupid question but I'm just intreguied thats all - but how do front parking sensors work. I mean I understand reversing sensors, they come on when you select reverse and beep when you're close to something behind. But front sensors are they permanently switch on and only activate at slow speed? if so is'nt that anoying in traffic jams if you get to close to the car in from.

Would love to know!!

 

[Lazydocker]

Many different systems AFAIK... BMW/Merc systems seem to be active all the time. The cheapo ones I once fitted to a RR came on when you applied the brakes They soon got disconnected

Also seen them with a switch on the dash

[griffin]

Thanks for that. Switch on the dash seems a bit pointless imo. but hey each to their own.

 

[omegabsw]

The front and side sensors on my Sprinter work all the time but you have to get real close for them to go off.

[pscocoa]

basically just work at low speed on VW-depending on spec you can get further assistance from light system on left and right of dash so you see proximity to obstacle in direction you are looking. Some systems you have to look down at the screen in dash - both alarm assisted of course

[PhilRich]

Mine become 'live' when braking but can be a PITA when the nose dips & they go off when not really necessary! I reckon if ever I need a new front bumper I will refit them as high up as possible so no/much less chance of this happening?  :y

[sport]

Mine workes every time i put it in revers the front activate for 10 seconds

[pscocoa]

when in reverse they should stay on also as long as you are at low speed - eg reversing out of drive and avoiding hitting front end on gate post for example!!

[Andy B]

I just look out the front windscreen!!!!  :-? :-? :-?

[feeutfo]

I just look out the front windscreen!!!!  :-? :-? :-?

What kept you.   .   

[albitz]

I just look out the front windscreen!!!!  :-? :-? :-?

And all you can see is the leading edge of the bonnet. Everything beyond that is invisible from the drivers seat. Modern cars eh!

[Andy B]

I just look out the front windscreen!!!!  :-? :-? :-?

What kept you.   .   

The pub! 

[jonnycool]

Mine become 'live' when braking but can be a PITA when the nose dips & they go off when not really necessary! I reckon if ever I need a new front bumper I will refit them as high up as possible so no/much less chance of this happening?  :y

Do some Migs have front sensors then Phil(iss)?

[Andy B]

Mine become 'live' when braking but can be a PITA when the nose dips & they go off when not really necessary! I reckon if ever I need a new front bumper I will refit them as high up as possible so no/much less chance of this happening?  :y

Do some Migs have front sensors then Phil(iss)?

Not at the factory. AFAIK.

I still fail to see how either front or rear sensors are an improvement on looking where you're going. If, for example, you're looking at BMW's reverse sensor screen, you're looking in completely the opposite direction of travel!  :-? :-?

[jonnycool]

Mine become 'live' when braking but can be a PITA when the nose dips & they go off when not really necessary! I reckon if ever I need a new front bumper I will refit them as high up as possible so no/much less chance of this happening?  :y

Do some Migs have front sensors then Phil(iss)?

Not at the factory. AFAIK.

I still fail to see how either front or rear sensors are an improvement on looking where you're going. If, for example, you're looking at BMW's reverse sensor screen, you're looking in completely the opposite direction of travel!  :-? :-?

I use mine in my street where parking is tight because the back of my car seems to be about 2 miles away