Parktronic

[keith]

Hi guys my car is not equip with the front parking sensors i wonder if it is possible to install parktronic function so as when i park the car i will be able to know the distance from the front too. I also wonder how parktronic works. Hope any of you guys here can enlighten me thanks

[blackmercs]

Parktronic is just like a reverse sensor, its detect objects!! I think u hv answered yr own question. There are aftermarket products and installation is possible.

[bbwannabe]

Parktronic is installed in the newer W204/W212/W222 mercs.

Parktronic has sensors in the front AND the back.

If it is just installed in the back, it is call Quick Park.

Note, if you have a rear display with distance meter (digits), it is a non-merc sensor, i.e., not Quick Park.

 

It can be retrofitted, I did so (W211). Very troublesome!

1. You have to drill 4 holes at the front, 6 holes in the back. If you already have fake non-merc sensors at the back, good luck, the position don't tally, you have to putty and cover up! Finally, spray to match your bumper.
2. You need to remove your dashboard and drill holes to install the front distance display. ($3-400 labour easily)
3. At this point, remember to hook up the wiring harness to the rear of the dashboard, through the celling to the back.
4. Now, you need to cut your celling fabric to install the the rear distance display. Most fabric shop don't dare to to do for you because the roof will sag after cutting.
5. Surprise bit, you need to buy new a) gear shift wood surround OR front control panel to include the new Parktronic off/on button.
6. Code in the system (optional), and it will not pop up faults during checkup.

[MarkCWQ]

FYI, there are newer aftermarket "parktronic" sensors that are less complicated, easier, and cheaper to install now. If your car already comes with a reverse sensor, be it aftermarket or factory fitted, I've been told by the workshop that they can just install the front distance sensor without affecting your reverse ones.

[keith]

Cool is there any workshop or any recommendation for the aftermarket i am looking for those

[daffy]

How does it work? Just a 'reverse sensor' on the front?

[Odessus]

Mine is a sensor at the front with a proximity meter that increases as you get closer to the front obstacle.

[MarkCWQ]

Cool is there any workshop or any recommendation for the aftermarket i am looking for those

 

Go to AutoSpritze, look for Ah Boon.

[MarkCWQ]

Mine is a sensor at the front with a proximity meter that increases as you get closer to the front obstacle.

 

The aftermarket one works exactly the same way.

[WazzupDad]

wow... interesting. I guess I'll stay with my agak-tronic for the time being until the aftermarket gadget is more market tested.

[daffy]

Oh i see, do you find it useful? Imagine at junction where pedestrians walk pass the sensors...pretty irritating right?

[Odessus]

Oh i see, do you find it useful? Imagine at junction where pedestrians walk pass the sensors...pretty irritating right?

 

I find it extremely useful especially when parking head-in as my front estimation is terrible. Usually when pedestrians walk pass the sensors will not beep unless they are very close like those Orchard Road types... If you find it irritating you can always switch it off at a press of a button on the centre console. Switch it back on after you cleared the junction.

[WazzupDad]

I find it extremely useful especially when parking head-in as my front estimation is terrible. Usually when pedestrians walk pass the sensors will not beep unless they are very close like those Orchard Road types... If you find it irritating you can always switch it off at a press of a button on the centre console. Switch it back on after you cleared the junction.

 

I understand that's how factory fitted unit works, but is it the same for aftermarket... I mean with a on/off switch?

[daffy]

Drove one loan car from C&C, with parkdunnowhatronics, beep whenever people walk pass, annooying.

[MarkCWQ]

I understand that's how factory fitted unit works, but is it the same for aftermarket... I mean with a on/off switch?

 

The aftermarket system also has an on/off switch but it won't be located on the centre console. For the system I saw, the on/off switch was located at the LED distance indicative lights.

[blackmercs]

Drove one loan car from C&C, with parkdunnowhatronics, beep whenever people walk pass, annooying.

U can switch it off leh.

[nala]

Mine is a sensor at the front with a proximity meter that increases as you get closer to the front obstacle.

Bro. got photo?

[Odessus]

Mine is pretty similar to this.

 

 

And the on/off switch is this.

 

[daffy]

Dunno leh, thot not that useful. If park head in (hardly), i'll switch headlight on and judge distance with the lights on wall...

[Odessus]

Front sensors also help for those tight car park ramps. From the indicator I know how close I am to the wall.

[WazzupDad]

The aftermarket system also has an on/off switch but it won't be located on the centre console. For the system I saw, the on/off switch was located at the LED distance indicative lights.

 

Roger that... Thanks bro!

[keith]

<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote'data-author="Odessus" data-cid="161016" data-time="1356348796"><p>

Front sensors also help for those tight car park ramps. From the indicator I know how close I am to the wall.</p></blockquote>

Yeah agree to what you said yst ram merc into a stone where by my angle is being block so any image of the aftermarket ones want to see how it works

[bravooc10]

Found the front parktronic a bit extra.... Agatronic cheap and good

[19 Degree South]

I just love this function. Especially the distance between your bumper and the curb in most hdb parking.

[keith]

Went to some workshop at amk a few days a go to enquire about fixing up my front bumper and install the after market front sensors. The guy said they can do it but he haven't give me any details yet. Cause that time i was rushing for timr