Fg Xr6T Factory Fitted Reverse Sensors

[AaronXR6T]

I just picked up my new FG XR6T with a few options, Leather, Premium Sound, Safety Pack and Factory Fitted Reverse Sensors.

I'm hoping somebody can give me a straight answer to a problem with the reverse sensors.

The Reverse sensing system I have isn't integrated into the ICC and just makes a beep under the dash rather than the rear speakers as described in the manual.

Also the audio doesn't mute when selecting reverse and there is no graphic disply on the colour screen.

I've mentioned this to the dealer and their response so far is that the Reverse Sensors are genuine Ford, but were dealer fitted. This isn't what I ordered.

I'm wondering if it is possible to have a factory fitted system on the XR6T? Does anybody have an integrated reverse system on their FG XR6T?

Azz

[Benny]

Sounds to me like you have a non factory fitted system. Mine was fitted in the factory and is fully integrated into the ICC. You should have a display come up on the ICC with bars that show how close you are getting to an obstruction behind. Audio should also mute.Sounds like you need to have a talk to them and ask why it wasn't fitted from factory.

Benny

[ronburgundy]

Check what's written on your purchase documentation; I believe there are two 'genuine' Ford options, one factory fit the other dealer fit. You sound like you have the latter so check your paperwork to see if it mentions what you've specifically asked for.

[senna_T]

Even if they are dealer fitted, the genuine ford part should still integrate with the audio system. go back and tell them to fix it.

[XR64T]

Just confirming all the previous comments, the reverse sensor is fully integrated with the ICC.

As mentioned, it mutes the sound and beeps through the speakers and shows a pic of the car with coloured bars to show where obstructions are.

My wifes Hyundai Sonata has an after market one that was fitted by the dealer for the original owner and it sounds like it works like yours. The stereo still plays and it just beeps faster if you get closer. I think it may have a red light on the parcel tray as well that flashes.

Go back and get stuck into them.

[AaronXR6T]

Thanks for all the info.

My Purchase Order (Company Car) clearly stated Factory Fitted Reverse Sensors so the dealer is looking into what is required to change them over to a full factory system.

The ones I have now are completely useless, they randomly beep when reversing even when there is nothing even remotely close.

Hoping a straight bumper swap and maybe a module is all that is required, this assumes the wiring is in the loom. Still waiting to hear the dealers plan to fix it up.

Otherwise the car is awesome, first time I have bought a car that exceeds my expectations. Handling, engine and gearbox are stunning. Also impressed with the electronic integration.

Azz

[tab]

Hopefully they get it sorted, can't see how it could have happened though without some dodgy bastard intentionally doing it.

Shame it's ruined an otherwise pleasant experience. Oh and...

[Markwr400426]

Good luck in getting them to the party. I hope it works out. I once ordered an air conditioned XF 250 4 speed ute (showing a bit of age). Couldn't do the speed limit west of Ipswich without it overheating. Went back to the dealer as a warranty claim, and was told that if I'd ordered the car with factory air conditioning, I would have automatically gotten a larger radiator. Because mine was dealer fitted, I got the standard radiator. My reply was that I'd ordered an air condtioned ute, and if it can't do the speed limit on the bitumen, it's faulty. Ford stuck to their guns, and I had to buy the larger radiator.

Mark

Edited 09/12/09 10:34 AM by Markwr400426