Possible to retrofit C5 parking sensors?

Post by **Darko** » 21 Sep 2008, 23:52

Hi,

does anyone have an idea whether it is possible to retrofit "genuine" parking sensors to a C5 III Confort (it's probably the same for the older versions) - that kind that get plugged into the main computer and NOT an ugly/annoying little box that gets connected to the reverse light.

Here's what our main Citroen dealer has come up with - they say this is the genuine Citroen part, however I just can't believe it, so I'm asking you guys:

Cheers,
Darko

Xaccers · Post by **Xaccers** » 22 Sep 2008, 00:20

That looks like the completely worthless/pointless/rip-off/waste-of-money/annoying reverse parking device my parents paid Citroen (or at least the dealer) to fit to their Xsara and Picasso.
I'm certain it just randomly bleeps in a high pitch and distracting way that offers no help to parking whatsoever on both their cars.

Post by **Darko** » 22 Sep 2008, 00:22

I'm certain it just randomly bleeps in a high pitch and distracting way that offers no help to parking whatsoever

Exactly!

Post by **myglaren** » 22 Sep 2008, 07:26

I have read on another forum: Citroen Car Club - of people retro-fitting them and it doesn't seem to be a big deal - the wiring is all in place, apparently.
Just need the sensors in the bumper. Some models even have pop-outs for the sensors.

You need to try another dealer, one who actually knows what they are about.

Post by **CitroJim** » 22 Sep 2008, 07:52

myglaren wrote:I have read on another forum: Citroen Car Club - of people retro-fitting them and it doesn't seem to be a big deal - the wiring is all in place, apparently.

Might a session on a Lexia be needed to tell the BSI that parking sensors are now installed Steve?

uncle buck · Post by **uncle buck** » 22 Sep 2008, 08:53

If fitting the genuine sensors proves to be to difficult / expensive you could try one of these.... >>Click Here<<

It looks easy to fit & no holes to drill in the bumper...seems a good idea.

Cheers.

wheeler · Post by **wheeler** » 22 Sep 2008, 09:29

It might well be a genuine assesory & have a citroen part number but its just cheap crap made by meta, there is also a genuine citroen assesory no holes version which has been around for years & is just as bad as the drilled version.
To retro fit you would need the sensors & there is an ECU for the system aswell. I would imagine the ECU wiring will already be there but i dont think the bumper harness is. The ECU for the mk 3 is specific to the mk 3 & also whether it is a saloon or estate & wether it has front sensors aswell. It would definitely need programed in with Lexia or Proxia.

Xaccers · Post by **Xaccers** » 22 Sep 2008, 09:31

uncle buck wrote:If fitting the genuine sensors proves to be to difficult / expensive you could try one of these.... >>Click Here<<

It looks easy to fit & no holes to drill in the bumper...seems a good idea.

Cheers.

That's basically what the dealers fit, and claim it's a genuine citroen part.

Personally, I always use one of these:
http://tinyurl.com/pcmvy

Post by **Darko** » 22 Sep 2008, 09:57

Okay, but if the price is not a problem, it IS possible to retrofit the version which is normally factory fitted (the one that also provides visual feedback on the built-in display)?

Thank you all for your feedback. I appreciate it.

wheeler · Post by **wheeler** » 22 Sep 2008, 10:21

As long as you have the compatible display,when you program it with lexia or proxia it will display on the screen.

Post by **myglaren** » 22 Sep 2008, 22:02

citrojim wrote:
myglaren wrote:I have read on another forum: Citroen Car Club - of people retro-fitting them and it doesn't seem to be a big deal - the wiring is all in place, apparently.
Might a session on a Lexia be needed to tell the BSI that parking sensors are now installed Steve?

I would imagine so as this applies to just about everything else but I don't recall whether those that have done the retrofit have needed to do that or not.

wheeler · Post by **wheeler** » 22 Sep 2008, 22:11

If you are retro fitting original equipment then it deffo needs configuring with Lexia/proxia.
The accesorie ones just need wired to the reverse light feed & an earth, no programing required.