Parking sensors

[Clantara]

Sensors on my w211 estate not working. Red lights come on for a few seconds then parktronic switches itself off. One sensor on front of car appears to be scuffed / marked. Would one faulty sensor disable the whole system, front and rear?

 

[whitenemesis]

Yes. Get the car on STAR and have the codes read. It will pinpoint the sensor(s) that need replacing

 

[Deleted member 55947]

I've just fixed mine 5 mins ago. STAR highlighted the dodgy sensor so I've relplaced it and so far everything working as it should

 

[Clantara]

Ok. Many thanks.

 

[Clantara]

MB dealers quoted £50.50 plus VAT per sensor. Another £16 for paint to finish them! Found shop on eBay selling what they describe as genuine Bosch sensors for MB for £16.99 each. Has anyone ever bought these from eBay as they would appear to be too good a bargain to be both new and genuine? As the old adage goes, if it appears too good to be true then it probably is!

 

[Deleted member 55947]

Bought mine from this fellow on eBay Bmwbobilin (2 for £34), put a dab of paint on and they work fine

 

[Clantara]

Thanks. I'll give him a look.

 

[K9 JSB]

How much do MB charge to put your car on Star? I bet that's a pocket picker

 

[merc estate]

i bough them on ebay from that person no problems 6 months later and still going strong, look what wire fitting you have there are 2 types order one and swap it over till it works, its easy, could save you money getting it read, he delivers quick too. good luck.