rod905 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I fitted them Bosch sensors finally. And it was a real real real pain in the ***** to fit those quarter turn things at the back that hold the spacer in place and that the sensor slides into them. They were frustratingly difficult to fix I am really disappointed with Bosch (expensive product) for this. I drilled the exact size of 26mm (measured even with a verneer caliper and it was a clean cut so there is no excuse about that. I do not know how I did not break all 4 of them. It was a real struggle. Thing That I noted is that they start beeping at a very close range Is there any way that I can increase a bit their sensitivity? I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod905 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Also the end sensors, the ones that I had to colour left a little gap (1mm or so) at the top. They didn't seat completely flush. Did yours sealed completely flush http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/profile/31593-lollapalooza/ ? lollapalooza or not? I really don't wish to take the bumper off again. Also the angle and position of these sensors at the end are somewhat off Bosch's table they are at 380mm height and 102 degrees. So I had to use the 0263006102 rings which are the most tilted ones for the ends. Did you use these as well lollapalooza? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollapalooza Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 On 30/3/2017 at 8:38 PM, rod905 said: Thing That I noted is that they start beeping at a very close range Is there any way that I can increase a bit their sensitivity? I doubt it. As far as I remember, there's a way to calibrate them, just check the installation manual. 14 hours ago, rod905 said: Also the end sensors, the ones that I had to colour left a little gap (1mm or so) at the top. They didn't seat completely flush. Did yours sealed completely flush http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/profile/31593-lollapalooza/ ? lollapalooza or not? I really don't wish to take the bumper off again. Also the angle and position of these sensors at the end are somewhat off Bosch's table they are at 380mm height and 102 degrees. So I had to use the 0263006102 rings which are the most tilted ones for the ends. Did you use these as well lollapalooza? My sensors don't have any gap. They are completely seated in. It was a long ago, and I'm not 100% sure, but I think I used same rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod905 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Can you please be so kind to post a pic of the end sensor from the top, looking down at it at close range pleaseeee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollapalooza Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Is that fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod905 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Your car needs a wash lol. Joking apart where could I have gone wrong? I drilled in the place marked with a square and a cross in its centre. You remember if you placed the thing at the back with those white serrated arms that you press facing upwards or downwards? Although I dont think they make a difference. Yours are perfectly flush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod905 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 would you believe this from a 150eur worth of kit from Bosch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollapalooza Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 13 hours ago, rod905 said: Your car needs a wash lol. Joking apart where could I have gone wrong? I drilled in the place marked with a square and a cross in its centre. You remember if you placed the thing at the back with those white serrated arms that you press facing upwards or downwards? Although I dont think they make a difference. Yours are perfectly flush Sorry, I don't remember... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod905 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 No I posted the pics of the rings. They are 1mm over (27mm) at the vertical position, across they are ok. That is why they were so hard to fit. I am really disappointed with Bosch. What should have been an hour and a half job was a 3hr frustrating job. And being Bosch and costing 150eur I did not een think that they might be off size so I did not check them. I did last night though on the spare rings that I have left and there is the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyStevo Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Hello, I intend to fit some sensors onto 2016 model. Do I have to take the bumper off or can I keep it on? Is there foam inside it?? Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollapalooza Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 You need to remove rear bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shan-fiesta-zetec 1.4-mk7 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Just an update,, i fitted parking sensors to my Fiesta zetec 3dr model UK version. In this the wire feed through is in the right hand side (drivers side). Also the Wire number 5 was the positive and 1 or 2 was negative (sorry forgot the exact number). I didn't have to take the bumper off. So far working fine Thanks all for the tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a40 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Hi, just about to fit 4 rear sensors to a 2016 fiesta - is it preferable to fit to the bumper or the diffuser? fitting to the the diffuser is a bit low in order to miss the metal beam behind. Thanks tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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