Parking sensors on GS

[conaero]

Hi, my paint shop have just called and they have managed to break one of my rear parking sensors on my 2006 GS.

They called the dealer and gave him the chassis number and was told that they were not factory fit, they are aftermarket.

Now, I struggling to believe this, can anyone else with a GS confirm that they have 4 parking sensors across the back?

 

[Easyplan66]

just checked my handbook for my 4200 with the optional extras fitted when the car was new and it shows the parking sensors on it. Do they mean that they are not factory fitted but fitted at the dealer when the car arrives from the factory

 

[Parisien]

This is very annoying Conaero, a little nudge turns into a long running wrestling match......hard to believe they are after market too.......................seems bizarre!

Anyways hope its resolved really soon to your satisfaction.

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[Woody]

Isnt yours an LE Matt? That being the case, parking sensors are standard.

Mine has four on the rear - see below.

 

[conaero]

Thanks Woody, am on the phone to Paul now, he is checking.

Can you have a look and see if yours is the same as these:

 

[lozcb]

Thanks Woody, am on the phone to Paul now, he is checking.

Can you have a look and see if yours is the same as these:

View attachment 5398

They are not after market Matt mine are the same as those , supplied and fitted by Maserati Spa , hope Kevin can help you out


regards loz

 

[Woody]

Matt, I'm actually on my way out the door but yes, they look very similar to mine.

I'll get a pic tomorrow if needs be - let me know.

Cheers
Woody

 

[safrane]

Same as on the 4200...they are listed on Eurospares at £182 +VAT http://www.eurospares.co.uk/partsListing.asp?M=3&Mo=496&A=2&B=28210&S=&ID4=1164026

 

[conaero]

Ok, Woody was spot on, the reason Meriden said they were not fitted at the factory is that the LE spec had them fitted as standard. Meridien want £80 each for them. You can get a kit on Ebay consisting of 4 sensors, the wiring, and the audio unit for....wait for it......@£12.99 delivered.

Robbers!

Luckily, I am not paying for it so I dont care, even so, £80!!!! My body shop are talking to David Askew, I am sure he will sort them out.

 

[Parisien]

...good old ebay....restores your faith in mankind........lol


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[Woody]

Matt, I'm actually on my way out the door but yes, they look very similar to mine.

I'll get a pic tomorrow if needs be - let me know.

Cheers
Woody

I think you've resolved this Matt, but attached is a pic anyway.

 

[Woody]

Crikey, you can't half see the metalic in that!

 

[conaero]

I take it you used a Sony camera to take that pic?????...god, I am good.

Cheers for the pic.

 

[Woody]

Thats just a lucky guess!

 

[conaero]

Just got the car and the old sensor back, here is a pic for ref, its the same as a BMW PDC Parking Sensor E39, E46, E53 & E85.

Maserati wanted £80 plus VAT for one.

 

[Woody]

What did you end up paying for one Matt? Have you got to get it colour coded too, or have you switched the internals?

 

[Parisien]

Ok, Woody was spot on, the reason Meriden said they were not fitted at the factory is that the LE spec had them fitted as standard. Meridien want £80 each for them. You can get a kit on Ebay consisting of 4 sensors, the wiring, and the audio unit for....wait for it......@£12.99 delivered.

Robbers!

Luckily, I am not paying for it so I dont care, even so, £80!!!! My body shop are talking to David Askew, I am sure he will sort them out.

Conaero paid this........


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[conaero]

I paid nought!

The bodyshop who broke it paid for it, painted it and fitted it.

Cars all back and done now.

 

[Parisien]

Normal service is resumed then........


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[adam01]

Just got the car and the old sensor back, here is a pic for ref, its the same as a BMW PDC Parking Sensor E39, E46, E53 & E85.Maserati wanted £80 plus VAT for one.

Is this post a candidate for the spare parts sticky?