MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: HallED30 on July 27, 2014, 12:00:06 pm

Title: Parking sensors
Post by: HallED30 on July 27, 2014, 12:00:06 pm

Hi guys, one of my parking sensors have failed and vw said its £300 to replace :scared: is there anywhere that sources painted or unpainted ones??

Title: Re: Parking sensors
Post by: HallED30 on July 27, 2014, 12:01:08 pm

Also realised my rear upper brake light isn't working, has anyone had this problem and can you just pop out and replace?

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Post by: Leonpettit on July 27, 2014, 12:20:20 pm

Ebay for the sensors is a good start. Rear brake like replacement is in the how to section if I remember

Title: Re: Parking sensors
Post by: MC71 on July 27, 2014, 12:24:10 pm

Rear brake light is a PITA to replace.......

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121067.0

Title: Re: Parking sensors
Post by: Horatio on July 27, 2014, 05:57:34 pm

Not sure if they are the right ones but....
http://www.stevensvwspares.com/vw-various-bumpers-bumper-iron-towing/parking-sensors

Title: Re: Parking sensors
Post by: DamoP on July 27, 2014, 06:12:31 pm

Quote from: HallED30 on July 27, 2014, 12:00:06 pm

Hi guys, one of my parking sensors have failed and vw said its £300 to replace :scared: is there anywhere that sources painted or unpainted ones??

factory fitted? retro for kits are under £80 on ebay

Title: Re: Parking sensors
Post by: doylebros on July 27, 2014, 06:16:49 pm

I would see if Eddie-NL has any for sale as I've purchased these off him before for a fraction of the dealers price!

Title: Re: Parking sensors
Post by: HallED30 on July 27, 2014, 07:31:49 pm

Thanks for getting back to me guys, yeah it looks like those ones in the link will work. Going to try vw with the expat ended warranty with my car I got.

Thanks for getting back to me :happy2: