Reverse Parking Sensors

[noone]

Hi Tiguaner's,

Purchased a My13 TS yesterday, looking to add reverse sensors, mine has the RCD310, I don't have any need for GPS and am looking at a cheap DIY or reasonable (under $500) OEM solution.

I don't need a glamorous solution, integration with the RCD 510 would be preferable, but a ebay $50 kit which connects to cabling in the boot (reverse light?) would be ok, as long as I can hear it.

Looking around, I seem to have 3 main options;
- cheapie / generic install
- OPS install with Canbus coding (Any idea how much a local shop / VW service centre would charge)?
- RCD 510 with reverse camera (seems over my budget unless these come up used frequently)

Whilst I probe the Web and VWW for details, I would appreciate any advice.

[Umai Naa!!]

The OEM basic parking sensors work well enough, and are easy to install.

Providing your Tiguan isn't an R-Line, you won't need to get them painted either, as they're a flat black plastic which blends into the textured bare plastic on the lower half of the rear bumper.

Contrary to what the instructions say, everything you need with regards to the revers wire, and grommet to push the wires through, is at the right rear corner.

[noone]

Thanks.

So if I procure OEM sensors and find where they wire to in the loom, I assume I will need to get VCDS / Canbus codes done through dealership?

[Umai Naa!!]

Nope. It just powers up off the reverse light wire, which is easy to locate.