HI, im waniting to fit reversing sensors to a vRS, i searched but found it impposible to find a picture with one fitted so is there a lower trim on the bottom of the bumper for the sensors to fit into like BMW's do or is it a case of drilling holes in the bumper? Im sorry if this is a daft question! any pics of Vrs's with them fitted would be good

Thanks

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuude... it's a big job requiring big balls. Personally I'd steer well clear, but all the info you need is right here:

http://www.fabia-vrs.com/technical-info/park-distance-control-retrofit/

Hope this helps.

thats for the link, its a good write up! i agree it does look a big job, i think ill wait until the weather better to tackle it!

Did you know you can buy sensor/hole less reversing kits so you don't have to cut holes in the bumper.

I've not tried them personally but thats what I would buy as the normal sensors would ruin the lovely looking VRS rear end

I've read about these kits and they seem to get the ok from people that have them:

No Holes Reversing Sensors

@Duck: yeah, I mentioned parking sensors to the chap I bought my Fabia from - he said he'd fitted one that worked with an electro-magnetic strip, and never again - said it was a right pain to position to the correct height, to stop coke cans, etc, from setting it off.

@JayFabia: Just note there are 2 Fabia parking sensor kits, 1 with 3 sensors (like in the FabiaVRS article), and 1 with 4 (fitted 2004 models, and possibly before).

I fitted a similar kit to this (four sensor system) to a Fabia II. The process is almost exactly the same and was not difficult at all. I advise painting of the sensors the day before you do the install. The actual install took me about half a day (fairly leasurely work, with a break for a sandwich and a cup of tea).

I also installed an Ebay kit (Cisbo brand) to my Octavia II. This was equally easy and the Ebay kit works a treat, even worked through the bad weather with ice on the sensors!!

So long as you check and double check before drilling any holes you'll be fine.

My reverse sensors are ******. They are an extra from Skoda. When I put it in reverse, its makes the sound of a flatline. No beeps when I get close to it nothing, so i just switched the thing off.

Now I just have the Mrs shouting if I get close to things. happy days.

Edited 22 January, 201016 yr by DGW
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It's probably just one of the sensors that has died. Try disconnecting the wires one at a time to identify the dodgy one. If you leave it disconnected the other sensors shoul still work.(better than none)