Saw The New Backup Sensors Today
09-23-2004, 02:38 PM
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Saw The New Backup Sensors Today
Acura STILL doesn't get it!
They're practically the same stupid open black holes just like before with just the outside part of the rings painted to match the car's color. Even my dealer's GM agreed, "WTF is Acura's problem?"
Believe me, if they were now made to look like just like the factory backup sensors on EVERY other make and model of car, I would have had them installed, no questions asked.
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They're practically the same stupid open black holes just like before with just the outside part of the rings painted to match the car's color. Even my dealer's GM agreed, "WTF is Acura's problem?"
Believe me, if they were now made to look like just like the factory backup sensors on EVERY other make and model of car, I would have had them installed, no questions asked.
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09-23-2004, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
are you sure you didn't see the old ones?
The dealer's parts manager offered to order them for me with the condition that if I didn't want them, he'd return them to Acura. This was their 1st opening of a box of the new sensors and his & the GM's 1st glance at them. The outside rim was painted the exact DGP of my car.
Both their opinions: :wtf:
09-23-2004, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by rets
you're sure it's the new one. Old one has the same color, too.I like to see the comparison if possible.... THANKS.
The dim tail light problem I complained about in an earlier thread was determined to be a bad LED panel which had to be ordered overnight. According to the Service Manual, they have to completely remove the rear bumper to replace it.
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09-23-2004, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by DMZ
Just spoke with the dealer's parts manager. He confirmed the part # IS for the new sensors and he'll refrain from returning them for now. My TL is in for service and will be ready tomorrow. I'll take my digital camera when I go back.
The dim tail light problem I complained about in an earlier thread was determined to be a bad LED panel which had to be ordered overnight. According to the Service Manual, they have to completely remove the rear bumper to replace it.
The dim tail light problem I complained about in an earlier thread was determined to be a bad LED panel which had to be ordered overnight. According to the Service Manual, they have to completely remove the rear bumper to replace it.
Ok, sounds like the very bad idea from Acura. I hope I could see it personally...
About the dim tail light, I guess your left and right taillight is significantly different, right? Either my acura dealer lacks the ability to figure that out or my dim taillight is under the reasonable range of difference.
Maybe you should wake up your thread out there, too. Thanks. http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92223
09-26-2004, 01:31 PM
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i have a dealer installed backup sensor... just not the $800, holes in the bumper version... it uses multiple sensors with doplar radar and are installed behind the bumper... they work perfect and the beeps are louder than the Acura model, which can warn you better as well as annoy you... my warning light display is mounted on the headliner, near the rear window, dead center... the light is visible while backing up, both through the rear view and when turned and looking out the rear... if Acura fails to follow through with the flat style sensors, this may be the best alternative at around $300...
09-26-2004, 06:43 PM
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Dealer Installed Backup Sensor
Originally Posted by tizo
i have a dealer installed backup sensor... just not the $800, holes in the bumper version... it uses multiple sensors with doplar radar and are installed behind the bumper... they work perfect and the beeps are louder than the Acura model, which can warn you better as well as annoy you... my warning light display is mounted on the headliner, near the rear window, dead center... the light is visible while backing up, both through the rear view and when turned and looking out the rear... if Acura fails to follow through with the flat style sensors, this may be the best alternative at around $300...
I'm not sure I understand... did your Acura Dealer install the "behind the bumper" backup sensor? If not, where did you buy it & where did you get it installed? What is the brand and model? Also, can you post pics of the visual display?Thanks!
09-26-2004, 09:40 PM
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RETS -- I believe the sensors are supposed to be mounted horizontally; these were done vertically.
somewhat related - my friend's new VW Touareg V8 has the factory backup sensors which are behind-the-bumper.
They also have the helpful green/yellow/red LED's in addition to beeps - very classy system and better than the TL's.
somewhat related - my friend's new VW Touareg V8 has the factory backup sensors which are behind-the-bumper.
They also have the helpful green/yellow/red LED's in addition to beeps - very classy system and better than the TL's.
09-26-2004, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by lindros2
RETS -- I believe the sensors are supposed to be mounted horizontally; these were done vertically.
somewhat related - my friend's new VW Touareg V8 has the factory backup sensors which are behind-the-bumper.
They also have the helpful green/yellow/red LED's in addition to beeps - very classy system and better than the TL's.
somewhat related - my friend's new VW Touareg V8 has the factory backup sensors which are behind-the-bumper.
They also have the helpful green/yellow/red LED's in addition to beeps - very classy system and better than the TL's.
I seem to see some fuzzy effect around those holes. Installation failure?? (Is it only me or you guys see the same things?))
http://www.freepgs.com/bruno/upload14/MVC-003S.jpg
This car has almost perfect installation.
http://www.pifiu.com/upload/uploads/...kup sensor.JPG
This one is so called "new" flat style. Pic by DMZ. If comparing with two above, they do look very similar.
http://www.pifiu.com/upload/uploads/...ackupview1.jpg
09-27-2004, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverSpike
I'm not sure I understand... did your Acura Dealer install the "behind the bumper" backup sensor? If not, where did you buy it & where did you get it installed? What is the brand and model? Also, can you post pics of the visual display?Thanks!
, but there`s nothing there... 
if you can`t see the pics, click on the link... posted pics always tend to be temperamental...
sensor001
sensor002
sensor003
09-27-2004, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by aGenKa
dead links?
Originally Posted by tizo
if you can`t see the pics, copy and paste the links or click on the link and then click [->GO] next to the browser address... posted pics always tend to be temperamental...
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Originally Posted by tizo
i have a dealer installed backup sensor... just not the $800, holes in the bumper version... it uses multiple sensors with doplar radar and are installed behind the bumper... they work perfect and the beeps are louder than the Acura model, which can warn you better as well as annoy you... my warning light display is mounted on the headliner, near the rear window, dead center... the light is visible while backing up, both through the rear view and when turned and looking out the rear... if Acura fails to follow through with the flat style sensors, this may be the best alternative at around $300...
Does that $300 include both the device and labor?
Is there a volume control?
09-27-2004, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by DMZ
Looks nice!
Does that $300 include both the device and labor?
Is there a volume control?
Does that $300 include both the device and labor?
Is there a volume control?
09-27-2004, 11:22 AM
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Tizo - I have a new quest, I must know more about your system. the light display head looks good, no sensors are visible, AND you got it for $300?!?! you' da man!!!
09-27-2004, 11:24 AM
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this must be some aftermarket sensors you had installed tizo, if the dealer did it, do you think you could get the product info from them? that would be helpful, thanks!
09-27-2004, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
this must be some aftermarket sensors you had installed tizo, if the dealer did it, do you think you could get the product info from them? that would be helpful, thanks!
09-27-2004, 04:34 PM
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Tizo -- I love the sensor and the red/yellow/green LED. DEFINITELY interested if you can get info.
RETS -- Regarding the fuzziness around the rear backup sensors, I'm guessing that it's actually a JPEG (image) thing and not really the installation.
So if you take a picture and save it as a lower quality JPEG (Adobe Photoshop for one gives a sliding option) you'll notice that the transition between colors (and these sensors are an excellent example) has "fuzziness". This is due to the LZW compression and not indicative of the original image.
Since there are two different photos (different angles) it could be the computer image software or there really could be a poor installation.
-josh
RETS -- Regarding the fuzziness around the rear backup sensors, I'm guessing that it's actually a JPEG (image) thing and not really the installation.
So if you take a picture and save it as a lower quality JPEG (Adobe Photoshop for one gives a sliding option) you'll notice that the transition between colors (and these sensors are an excellent example) has "fuzziness". This is due to the LZW compression and not indicative of the original image.
Since there are two different photos (different angles) it could be the computer image software or there really could be a poor installation.
-josh
09-27-2004, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dv8ing
what happens when you tint you windows ?
?here is the latest... this is the company that produces the sensor... as soon as i pick up the pamphlet and find out the model, i will scan and post it...
...Guardian Alert...
09-27-2004, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by EmuMessenger
Acura needs to learn from Ford and GM! Then, and only then, will we have flush sensors! BMW, Lexus, Porsche, MB, Chrysler, Nissan, etc., too!
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09-28-2004, 02:03 AM
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Wow! Looks Awesome!!!
Originally Posted by tizo
the sensor was installed from the dealership... i`m still in the process of finding the pamphlet, but here`s some pics to give give you a better understanding... i would include a rear bumper shot , but there`s nothing there...
if you can`t see the pics, click on the link... posted pics always tend to be temperamental...
sensor001
sensor002
sensor003
, but there`s nothing there... if you can`t see the pics, click on the link... posted pics always tend to be temperamental...
sensor001
sensor002
sensor003
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Thanks for all the great photos and infor!
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... Guardian Alert can actually be ordered at Sears,
09-28-2004, 09:33 AM
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GOOD JOB!!!
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