Install a Toyota Back up sensor?

Tundrahead · #1 (**permalink**) 11-03-2007, 01:27 AM

Anyone bought the backup sensor from Toyota and install it?

I am interested in buying one.

Anybody?

Tundrahead · #2 (**permalink**) 11-04-2007, 10:29 AM

No replys??? Am I the only one that wants this?

G2SSM · #3 (**permalink**) 11-04-2007, 08:12 PM

I checked the dealer and I don't want to put out the $$.

They said they would install an aftermarket one for an hours labour.

I'm thinking of going with a Poron talking unit.

2006doublecab · #4 (**permalink**) 11-04-2007, 10:47 PM

I picked one up off ebay. I have 4 front and 4 rear sensors and a little Monitor. I think I paid $45 and installed myself.

I really like it and use it daily. I've come to rely on it in the past 6 months.

townsends6pack · #5 (**permalink**) 11-04-2007, 10:51 PM

Got anymore info from ebay 2006DoubleCab?
Maybe a link?

Thanks

Tundrahead · #6 (**permalink**) 11-05-2007, 12:47 PM

Dealer wants (Canada) wants 370 for the sensor, 475 installed price.

hmm.

Tundrahead · #7 (**permalink**) 11-05-2007, 11:36 PM

Frogot to mention - he gave me the scare that a tech needs an hour to do......

Anyone out there have the toyota backup sensor installed or done by yourself?

2006doublecab · #8 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by townsends6pack

Got anymore info from ebay 2006DoubleCab?

Quote:

Originally Posted by townsends6pack

Maybe a link?

Thanks

Sorry finally found the link...... His prices went up from a year ago but, this link (*) is the guy and model I bought off ebay.

I only drilled the back bumper, on the front I just put them into the lower grill (the honeycomb part)

I did it with my dad and uncle (beond profectionists) and it only took 2 or so hours (once we figured where to mount and run the wires. Easy to follow instructions

(*)
://cgi.ebay.com/New-8Sensors-LCD-Car-Reverse-Parking-System_W0QQitemZ160175832085QQihZ006QQcategoryZ602 03QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Sandinmytires · #9 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 04:26 PM

Ever since I backed into car in a parking lot, I have noticed lots of trucks (all makes) that have a little dimple in the driver's side rear bumper just like me. There's a bunch of 'em out there.

$80 bucks for what looks like a nice weekend project looks a lot better than the $800 I had to pay to fix a coworkers POS Skylark.

Please try out your system for a couple of months and post a report.

2006doublecab · #10 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 11:48 PM

Well, I've had mine for about 9 or 10 months. My opinion is: I'm happy with my unit. For the $50 or so dollars I spent it's well worth the $$. I do get a false reading out of one sensor when I put the truck into reverse. However, I found that if ONLY one sensor is picking something up there's nothing there. I've never had a false reading when it counts

Lastly, I fall into the catagory of: small dent on the drivers side rear bumper.

Happened before I got the sensors

townsends6pack · #11 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007, 08:39 AM

Thanks for the link.

Have a good one

Tundrahead · #12 (**permalink**) 11-11-2007, 12:23 PM

bumpo,

Still looking for someone that has the actual toyota accessory installed and if it was worth it.

475 CND installed (about 480US)