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astra j gtc parking sensors - gsisr - 8:th-Jan-2016
Hello to all. I want to install parking sensors to my astra(my fault i didn't order them from factory). What's the difference between vauxhall kit http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_14522376291129&key=ffc68d42e1a9b0e15daed11f8ac91b8b&libId=ij5crqk301002en0000DA6r9ca9dm&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.*****.co.uk%2Fshowthread.php%3F139302-Astra-J-and-GTC-How-To-Directory-Upgrades-retrofits-and-maintenance-guides&v=1&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ifz-berlin.de%2Fins_pdf%2F13365681.pdf&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.*****.co.uk%2Fforumdisplay.php%3F193-Astra-J-GTC&title=Astra%20J%20and%20GTC%20How-To%20Directory%20-%20Upgrades%2C%20retrofits%20and%20maintenance%20guides&txt=Park%20Pilot%20rear and aftermarket parking sensors? Should i give the extra money?
RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - sheppy1 - 8:th-Jan-2016
Well I have the aftermarket ones and only real difference is that the beeping noise comes from a mini speaker which you get with the kit rather than coming via the car speakers so obviously wouldn't mute any music you have playing...also aftermarket kits are massively cheaper than genuine vauxhall ones.
Bit of a faff to fit the aftermarket ones but once in they work great
RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - gsisr - 8:th-Jan-2016
So the only difference is the speaker. Not sure if the vauxhall kit worth the extra money
RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - sheppy1 - 8:th-Jan-2016
I definitely wouldn't say so! Couple hundred kinds here in the UK to have vauxhall add it to your car, cost me about £20 for the aftermarket kit. It comes on when I put the car into reverse and the beeping is plenty loud enough too... Front parking sensors are a different story however, I think you'd have to have vauxhall do those as they're activated via a switch on the centre console
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RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - gsisr - 8:th-Jan-2016
the link i gave in the first post is genuine vauxhall part. it costs 450 euro. It doesn't include front sensors.
RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - sheppy1 - 8:th-Jan-2016
Holy hell! At £100 id have said maybe worth paying them to keep everything official and neat but no way would I pay that much for a 20 quid job you can do yourself! I have a tutorial on this site explaining how to do it if you need help
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RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - Rusty2009 - 8:th-Jan-2016
I have factory parking sensors.
What display do you have on the dash? can you upload a pic with it turned on?
RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - gsisr - 8:th-Jan-2016
The car is still at the dealer. I have the big screen and navi 950. This is a quick picture I took yesterday from dealer. If it helps. I think that this kit down't show information on the screen.
astra j gtc parking sensors - Rusty2009 - 8:th-Jan-2016
I can't make out the screen from that but if you have the screen I have with 3 tabs
You can get a visual display as well as warning tone.
With the factory fitted system.
But you may well find the system the dealer fit will not be the proper factory fitted system you would get if ordered if with car.
You could however fit the factory fitted system but it may cost more than what the dealers will charge.
I'd just buy a £30 kit off eBay TBH.
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RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - tucpal - 8:th-Jan-2016
i have front and rear factory sensors also
but my display is a bit different to yours rusty
as i dont have the rear on the screen but i have the sensors
and it does bug me i want it like you're one with both on the screen
i also have the same display with the 3 tabs on it
have i missed a setting ??
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astra j gtc parking sensors - Rusty2009 - 8:th-Jan-2016
Most likely old software mate or its just different on the Sig
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RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - gsisr - 8:th-Jan-2016
i have the same screen with you guys. in the pdf in the first post it doesn't seem to connect with the display. only beep
astra j gtc parking sensors - Rusty2009 - 8:th-Jan-2016
I can't get that link to open
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RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - gsisr - 8:th-Jan-2016
here you go https://www.dropbox.com/s/y2j7xlsbom9yaln/13365681.pdf?dl=0
astra j gtc parking sensors - Rusty2009 - 10:th-Jan-2016
(8:th-Jan-2016, 20:54:56)gsisr Wrote: here you go https://www.dropbox.com/s/y2j7xlsbom9yaln/13365681.pdf?dl=0
Thanks, although it's using parts that they use at the factory it's not the full factory fitted system.
They plug a speaker in rather than it coming through the radio.
RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - irmartyn - 10:th-Jan-2016
Ive got the same display as tucpal, haven't seen the other display before either with both on.
RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - bhalay207 - 10:th-Jan-2016
(8:th-Jan-2016, 19:31:47)tucpal Wrote: i have front and rear factory sensors also
but my display is a bit different to yours rusty
as i dont have the rear on the screen but i have the sensors
and it does bug me i want it like you're one with both on the screen
i also have the same display with the 3 tabs on it
have i missed a setting ??
I've got the same on mine mate. it bugs me as i want the display that Rusty has!!
RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - SectorOMEGA - 25:th-Nov-2016
I know its old thread but not worth it to open new one. I have both front and rear park sensors factory fitted but I dont have the display only the beep. Is there any way I can enable this one? Thanks in advance
RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - Rusty2009 - 25:th-Nov-2016
What display do you have?
RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - SectorOMEGA - 25:th-Nov-2016
Picture is from internet, but mine is the same. I dont have any parking display appearing
astra j gtc parking sensors - Rusty2009 - 25:th-Nov-2016
Yes you should be able to have the front sensors turned on but it would have to be done via MDI.
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RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - slavenK - 16:th-Sep-2017
Hey guys,
Im new on this forum and I have the same problem. I have rear and front sensors and only the beep, i font have this on display. I activated few more thing via OPCOM, but didnt saw this option? Is there any chance I can activate it via OPCOM? And what is MDI, this is stupid question.
One more problem I have, I dont have this white ligh on dash board, image: https://prnt.sc/gfcjj8
And one more question, how can i activate this kind of BC - http://performancedrive.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2012-Opel-Astra-Sport-speedo-instrument-cluster.jpg
SOrry for bad English and thanks a lot!
RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - Rusty2009 - 16:th-Sep-2017
You can't do it with op-com MDI is the dealer tool & it's not cheap £1600 upwards it's not worth buying a clone, then you need to pay GM to use software etc.
The white lights you may have the SMD's on the board which would mean just a case of swapping rings over for white white.
As for that display it's not possible without an IPC upgrade.
RE: astra j gtc parking sensors - slavenK - 16:th-Sep-2017
(16:th-Sep-2017, 08:15:13)Rusty2009 Wrote: You can't do it with op-com MDI is the dealer tool & it's not cheap £1600 upwards it's not worth buying a clone, then you need to pay GM to use software etc.
The white lights you may have the SMD's on the board which would mean just a case of swapping rings over for white white.
As for that display it's not possible without an IPC upgrade.
Okay, Ill find someone who have MID. THanks a lot Rusy!