Diy Rear Parking Sensors & Warrenty Issues

[deejaygee]

Afternoon chaps - 1st post here!!t

Had my nice new IS200 SE Auto for a while now and want to fit some rear parking sensors (in fact they are on their way from Hong Kong at the moment).

Quad sensors - recessed type. My vehicle is now 9 months old, would fitting these invalidate my warrenty with Lexus. There will be no fiddling with the electrics as it simply clips to reverse light feed. Obvioulsy the rear bumper will have new holes in them :P .

Has anybody had any discussions with Lexus about this - I aint paying £400 for 2no. black sensors, when I can fit 4 colour coded for £30!!!

Any advice is appreciated.

Cheers

:D :D

[PQuist]

I don't think that will be a problem. Phone your local dealer or Lexus GB to double check

[ColinBarber]

If the fault that develops is caused by the mod then it won't be covered.

for example you could get stress cracks in the bumper caused by the drilling of the holes or if you mess up the electrics by not installing it wiring correctly these would not be covered. Clearly a problem with your gearbox has nothing to do with the modification and would be covered under warranty.

[L3XUSIS200]

reverse sensores for £30 sounds like a bargin to me. where did you get them from.

[deejaygee]

Sister lives in Hong Kong, she's just arrived back today for a holiday. Gear out there is miles cheaper - she picked up the JDM dash tray for £25 in one of the shops - the sensors are colour coded (platinum ice) already!!!

:D :D :D

[MrADeveci]

I have got to go to Japan some day .......