What is the design and purpose of parking systems?

Parking systems are assemblies that assist in maneuvering a vehicle at low speeds. They typically consist of sensors mounted in the bumper, a control unit, a wiring harness, and an audible or visual signaling device, and in some versions, a camera. Their purpose is to inform the driver about the distance to an obstacle and facilitate safe parking.

What are parking systems used for?

Parking systems are used to detect objects located in front of or behind the vehicle during maneuvers. They help reduce the risk of contact with obstacles, facilitate distance estimation, and support the driver where visibility is limited. Depending on the vehicle version, they may work with a screen, acoustic signals, or additional assistance systems.

What is the design and function of a parking control unit?

A parking control unit is an electronic module responsible for analyzing signals from sensors and transmitting warnings to the driver. It contains installation connectors, software adapted to a specific vehicle configuration, and assignment to a specific number of sensors. Its function is to coordinate the operation of the entire system and communicate with the vehicle's other electronics.

How to select parking systems for a specific vehicle version?

The safest way is to compare the OEM number, connector type, mounting location, and body/equipment version. It also matters whether the vehicle has front sensors, rear sensors, or a full system with a camera. For used parts, it is also worth checking the color of the externally visible element and the method of seating in the bumper.

What symptoms indicate a problem with parking system components?

Typical symptoms include the lack of an audible signal, an error message on the screen, a continuous signal after engaging reverse gear, or ineffective obstacle detection. The cause may be a damaged sensor, broken wiring, a faulty bracket, or an incompatible control unit. Before replacement, it is worth verifying the condition of the connectors and the correctness of the seating in the bumper.

Which mounting elements should be considered when replacing parking systems?

It is worth checking the sensor brackets, wiring, plug types, mounting points, and compatibility with the specific bumper. The mounting side and whether the element comes from a pre-facelift or post-facelift version are also important. A properly selected mount affects the correct operating angle of the sensor and the proper functioning of the entire system.

Parking Assistance

Make

BMW F20 F22 F30 Ultrasonic Parking Sensor PDC Mineralgrau Grey 9261581

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2125420018-IRS

Mercedes W169 W245 W204 W212 PDC Parking Distance Sensor Front Iridium Silver

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9261595

Ultrasonic Sensor BMW F20 F21 F30 F31 F34 F36 PDC Front Estoril Blau - B45

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A0015425423

Mercedes W176 W204 W246 Parking Sensor Display Control Panel PDC A0015425423

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2125420018-POL

Mercedes W204 Parking Sensor PDC Distance Front Polar White - 149 A2125420018

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2215420417-TNG

PDC Sensor Mercedes W169 W204 W212 Parking Distance Front Tenoritgrau Grey 755

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9261593

BMW F20 F21 F30 PDC Ultrasonic Parking Sensor PDC Front Melbourne Rot Red

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9240351-1

Reverse Camera BMW F20 F10 F30 X5 E70 Trunk Lid Rear View Backup 9240351

€94.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9196705-BS

Parking Sensor BMW E87 E90 E91 Mini R55 R60 PDC Ultrasonic Black Sapphire 475

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2125420018-CW

Mercedes W204 Parking Sensor PDC Distance Front Calcite White - 650 A2125420018

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2215420417-IRS

Mercedes W169 W204 W212 PDC Sensor Parking Front Iridium Silver 775 A2215420417

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A0015424723

Mercedes W164 W204 W207 Parking Sensor Display Control PDC A0015424723

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9233028-TS

PDC Sensor BMW F10 F11 X5 E70 LCI Parking Distance Ultrasonic Titan Silver 354

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2125420018-OB

Distance Sensor Mercedes W204 W212 PDC Parking Sensor Front Obsidian Black 197

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6934308

BMW E81 E82 E84 E87 E90 PDC Parking Sensor Ultrasonic Black 6934308

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9270700-BLK

BMW X3 F25 Parking Sensor Ultrasonic PDC Distance Sensor Black 9270700

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A0015427418-TB

Parking Sensor Mercedes W203 W211 Front PDC Tanzanite Blue 359 A0015427418

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1S0919275A-PHB

Volkswagen Audi Parking Assistance Sensor PDC Unit Phantom Black Z9Y 1S0919275A

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9196705-BLK2

Parking Sensor BMW E87 E90 E91 Mini R55 R56 R60 PDC Ultrasonic Black Set 9196705

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2125420018-PRIM

Mercedes W212 W906 Parking Sensor PDC Distance Primed Front A2125420018

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 5Q0919275B-PWH

VW Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Rear PDC Parking Assist Sensor Pure White C9A 5Q0919275B

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A0045428718-CS

Mercedes W203 W211 PDC Sensor Parking Distance Cubanite Silver 723 A0015427418

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7837273-1

4 x Parking Sensor BMW E81 E87 E90 PDC Ultrasonic Le Mans Blue 381 Set 7837273

€32.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2125420018-ALG

Mercedes W204 Parking Sensor PDC Distance Front Alabandine Grey 779 A2125420018

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A0045428718-OB

PDC Sensor Mercedes W203 W211 Parking Distance Obsidian Black Metallic - 197

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2125420018-IRS1

Mercedes W169 W245 W204 W212 PDC Parking Sensor Front SET X2 Iridium Silver-775

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2139002724

Mercedes W205 Front Windscreen Rain Sensor A2139002724

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6911831-SBG

Rear Parking Sensor BMW E46 PDC Ultrasonic Silbergrau Metallic Silver Grey A08

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 2240840-ASB

Mini Cooper R50 R52 R53 Rear PDC Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Astro Black 2240840

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A0009050242-PLS

Mercedes W176 Front Rear Bumper Parking Sensor PDC Polar Silver 761 A0009050242

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A0009059300-TNG

Mercedes W212 PDC Sensor Rear Parking Distance Tenorite Grey - 755 A0009059300

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1S0919275C-BLK

Audi A5 8T Front Rear PDC Distance Parking Sensor Black 1S0919275C

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 5Q0959655BJ

VW Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Front Impact Crash Air Module Sensor 5Q0959655BJ

€42.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7850461

BMW F45 F46 G32 X2 F39 X3 G01 X4 F26 G02 Parking Distance Control PDC 7850461

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1S0919275A-IWH

Volkswagen Audi Parking Assistance Sensor PDC Unit Ibis White - Y9C 1S0919275A

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9270497-RUB

BMW F10 LCI F11 Parking Distance PDC Sensor Rubinschwarz Ruby Black - S23 / X03

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9139866-BS

BMW X3 E83 LCI PDC Parking Sensor Ultrasonic Black Sapphire Metallic 475 9139866

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A0009059300-OB

Mercedes W212 PDC Sensor Rear Parking Distance Obsidian Black - 197 A0009059300

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9270497

BMW F10 LCI F11 Parking Distance PDC Sensor Imperial Brillant Blue Metalic A89

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 4H0919275A-ICS

VW Audi Parking Assistance Sensor PDC Unit Ice Silver Metallic - X7W 4H0919275A

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6988965-2

BMW E81 E87 E90 LCI PDC Parking Ultrasonic Sensor SET X2 Spacegrau 6988965

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2465420023

Parking Sensor Display Mercedes W176 W204 W246 Control Indicator PDC A2465420023

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A0009055504-SEL

PDC Sensor Mercedes W213 S213 Parking Distance Selenite Grey - 992 A0009055504

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2125420018-OB1

Mercedes W169 W204 W212 Parking Sensor PDC Front SET X2 Obsidian Black-197

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6955997

BMW E81 E82 E87 E90 Parking Sensor PDC Ultrasonic Sparkling Graphite - A22

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A0009055504-OB

Mercedes W207 W212 PDC Sensor Parking Distance Obsidian Black - 197 A0009055504

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1S0919275-MGW

Audi A4 B8 A5 8T A6 C7 A7 4G Q3 8U Front PDC Sensor Glacier White-S9R 1S0919275

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9139866-WHI

PDC Parking Sensor BMW X3 E83 LCI Ultrasonic White 9139866

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1S0919275A-MRE

Audi RS4 B8 PDC Parking Assistance Sensor PDC Unit Misano Red - Z3M 1S0919275A

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6955997-2

Parking Sensor BMW E81 E87 E90 PDC Ultrasonic Sparkling Graphite A22 Set 6955997

€37.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2479006704

Mercedes W205 Front Windscreen Multi Purpose Camera Control Unit A2479006704

€85.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1S0919275A-DGR

Volkswagen Audi Parking Assistance Sensor PDC Unit Daytona Grey - Z7S 1S0919275A

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2125420018-PLS

Mercedes W204 Parking Sensor PDC Distance Front Polar Silver Metallic - 761

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6956746-MB

BMW E81 E87 E90 LCI PDC Parking Ultrasonic Sensor SET X2 Monacoblau-A35 6956746

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A0015427418-BRS

Mercedes W203 W211 Parking Sensor Distance PDC Brilliant Silver 9744 A0015427418

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9261582-BS

BMW F20 F21 F22 F30 F31 F32 F33 Ultrasonic Parking Sensor PDC Black Sapphire 475

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 5Q0919275B-MOG

Audi A3 8V PDC Parking Sensor Control Monsoon Grey Metallic - X7R 5Q0919275B

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 8K0919475Q

Audi A4 B8 PDC Parktronic Parking Sensor Control Module Unit ECU 8K0919475C

€37.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 7L5919275-MET

Porsche Cayenne 955 9PA Parking Distance Sensor PDC Meteor Grey - M7W 7L5919275

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2125420018-CVB

Mercedes W204 W212 PDC Parking Distance Sensor Front Cavansite Blue - 890

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9114342-MTB3

2 x Parking Sensor BMW E81 E87 E90 PDC Ultrasonic Montego Blue A51 Set 9114342

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2125420018-INB

Mercedes W204 Front Parking Sensor PDC Distance Indigolite Blue 230 A2125420018

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 5Q0919275B-IWH

Audi S3 8V Parking Sensor Assist Control PDC Ibis White - Y9C 5Q0919275B

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9124162

BMW E60 E61 E85 Rear PDC Parking Sensor Ultrasonic Spacegrau Space Grey A52

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9270497-MED

BMW F10 LCI F11 PDC Parking Distance Sensor Mediter Ranean Blue - C10 9270497

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9472092-AW

BMW F44 Front Rear PDC Parking Distance Sensor Alpinweiss White - 300 9472092

€32.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9261581-2

Parking Sensor BMW F20 F22 F30 F36 Ultrasonic PDC Mineralgrau Grey Set 9261581

€85.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2125420018-MG

Parking Sensor Mercedes W169 W245 W204 W212 PDC Front Mountain Grey 787

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9191400-DSB

BMW E81 E82 E87 E90 E91 PDC Parking Ultrasonic Sensor Tiefseeblau A76 9191400

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2139051300

Mercedes W205 Crash Impact Acceleration Sensor Left Right N/O/S A2139051300

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6917545

MINI Cooper R50 R53 Rear PDC Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Chili Red - 851

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 4H0919275A-LAG

VW Audi Parking Assistance Sensor PDC Unit Lava Grey Pearl Effect Z7L 4H0919275A

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2079056902

Mercedes A207 Front Bumper Crash Impact Sensors A2079056902

€80.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 4F0955557B

Audi A6 C6 Safety Crash Sensor Impact Air Unit Module 4F0955557B

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 5Q1919275-VES

Audi A6 C8 Rear Bumper Parking Sensor PDC Vesuvius Grey Metallic X7J 5Q1919275

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9174999

BMW E60 E61 LCI X5 E70 X6 E71 F01 F02 X3 F25 Rain Light Solar Sensor 9174999

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9270495-CAR

Parking Distance Sensor BMW X5 E70 F10 F11 F12 Ultrasonic Carbon Black - 416

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2125420018-KB

Mercedes W204 Parking Sensor PDC Distance Front Kosmos Black - 191 A2125420018

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 5Q0919275B-MYBL

Seat Leon 5F FR Bumper PDC Distance Sensor 5Q0919275B Mystery Blue Pearl - W5L

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9139866-DSB

BMW X3 E83 PDC Parking Sensor Ultrasonic Deep Sea Blue - A76 9139866

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2125420018-STE

Mercedes W204 Parking Sensor PDC Sensor Front Steppe Brown Metallic - 490

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6955997-1

Parking Sensor BMW E81 E87 E90 PDC Ultrasonic Sparkling Graphite A22 Set 6955997

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A2125420018-FLG

Mercedes W204 Front Parking Sensor PDC Distance Flint Grey - 368 A2125420018

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9261599-EB

BMW F20 F21 F22 Rear PDC Ultrasonic Parking Sensor SET X2 Estoril Blau - B45

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9270497-MW

BMW X3 F25 PDC Parking Sensor Mineral White - A96 9270497

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9261581-1

BMW F20 F22 F30 Ultrasonic Parking Sensor PDC Mineralgrau Grey Set x2 9261581

€47.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 4H0919275A-IWH

Audi A4 B8 A5 S5 8T Parking Assistance Sensor PDC Unit Ibis White - Y9C

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9283200-AW

BMW X5 F15 Parking Assistance Sensor PDC Alpine White - 300 9283200

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A0045428718-PAL

Mercedes W164 W203 W211 W251 PDC Sensor Parking Distance Palladium Silver - 792

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9231281-SCH

BMW F10 F12 Front Rear Bumper PDC Parking Sensor Schwarz 2 Black - 668 9231281

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1S0919275

Volkswagen Touareg 7P Rear Bumper PDC Parking Distance Sensor 1S0919275

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A1679058404

Mercedes W177 Front Door Left Right N/O/S Pressure Crash Sensor A1679058404

€28.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. CV1T-15K859-ABW-RAR

Ford Fiesta Mk7 PDC Parking Sensor Racing Red - ZJ CV1T-15K859-ABW

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. A0015427418-OB

Parking Sensor Mercedes W203 R171 Rear Bumper PDC Sensor Obsidian - 197

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 6989169

BMW E65 E66 Rear Bumper PDC Front Ultrasonic Sensor Schwarz 2 Black 668

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 9191400-DSB1

BMW E81 PDC Parking Ultrasonic Sensor Set Tiefseeblau Deep Sea Blue A76 9191400

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 1U0919275-DBL

VW Eos 1F Front Rear PDC Sensor Set Deep Black Pearl Effect - C9X 1U0919275

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

Part no. 2241431-AZB

Parking Sensor BMW E81 E87 E90 E92 PDC Ultrasonic Azurit Black - S34 6977009

€23.95

Free delivery: Jul 15 – 16

If paid before 14:00

...

Showing 1-99 of 964 products

Parking systems – sensors, cameras, and controllers

Advanced parking systems for easy and safe maneuvers

In the Global Parts automotive store, you will find a wide selection of used car parts compatible with brands such as BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and others. The Parking Systems category includes components that support vehicle maneuvering in tight spaces, selected based on the OEM number, equipment version, mounting location, and body type.

Design and purpose of parking systems

Parking systems are a set of electronic and mounting components that assist the driver during reversing as well as forward and backward parking. Such a system typically includes sensors mounted in the bumper, a wiring harness, a control unit, a buzzer or visual signal, and in more advanced versions, reversing cameras. Parking systems are primarily located in the front and rear bumper areas, and their compatibility should be verified by the OEM number, connector type, and vehicle configuration.

The role of parking systems in daily operation

Parking systems are used to detect obstacles located close to the vehicle body and provide the driver with an audible signal or auxiliary visual aid. Their purpose is to facilitate precise maneuvering in garages, urban parking lots, and when reversing in confined spaces. For parts such as original Audi A6 C6 parking sensors, it is essential to compare the OEM number, mounting hole diameter, housing color, and compatibility with the vehicle's wiring and control unit.

Comparison of parking system component variants

Component type	Main function	Mounting location	What to check before selection
Parking sensor	Detecting obstacles near the bumper	Front or rear bumper	OEM number, diameter, connector type, color, mounting side
Parking control unit	Processing sensor signals and vehicle communication	Vehicle interior or trunk, depending on the version	Module part number, number of supported sensors, equipment compatibility
Reversing camera	Transmitting the view behind the vehicle	Tailgate, trim, or license plate area	Mounting type, body version, connector, screen compatibility
Wiring or mounting bracket	Connection and stable seating of system components	Bumper or internal installation	Plug layout, mounting points, compatibility with a specific set

Part selection and related components

A parking control unit is an electronic module that receives signals from sensors and processes them into audible or visual warnings. Its compatibility depends not only on the OEM number but also on the equipment version, the number of supported sensors, and integration with other components, such as computers and control units and driver assistance cameras. When selecting, it is also worth checking whether the vehicle uses only sensors or an advanced system belonging to driver assistance systems.

Practical tips for installation and compatibility verification

A parking sensor bracket is a mounting element that keeps the sensor in the correct position relative to the bumper surface. This means that even an electrically compatible sensor may function incorrectly if it differs in seating angle, diameter, or socket type. When assembling a set, it is good to compare the layout of mounting points, pre-facelift or post-facelift versions, and the presence of related elements, such as parking sensors. It is also worth checking our guide: Mercedes – comfort, prestige, and durability. Why is it worth choosing original used parts?.

FAQ

Question	Answer
What is the design and purpose of parking systems?	Parking systems are assemblies that assist in maneuvering a vehicle at low speeds. They typically consist of sensors mounted in the bumper, a control unit, a wiring harness, and an audible or visual signaling device, and in some versions, a camera. Their purpose is to inform the driver about the distance to an obstacle and facilitate safe parking.
What are parking systems used for?	Parking systems are used to detect objects located in front of or behind the vehicle during maneuvers. They help reduce the risk of contact with obstacles, facilitate distance estimation, and support the driver where visibility is limited. Depending on the vehicle version, they may work with a screen, acoustic signals, or additional assistance systems.
What is the design and function of a parking control unit?	A parking control unit is an electronic module responsible for analyzing signals from sensors and transmitting warnings to the driver. It contains installation connectors, software adapted to a specific vehicle configuration, and assignment to a specific number of sensors. Its function is to coordinate the operation of the entire system and communicate with the vehicle's other electronics.
How to select parking systems for a specific vehicle version?	The safest way is to compare the OEM number, connector type, mounting location, and body/equipment version. It also matters whether the vehicle has front sensors, rear sensors, or a full system with a camera. For used parts, it is also worth checking the color of the externally visible element and the method of seating in the bumper.
What symptoms indicate a problem with parking system components?	Typical symptoms include the lack of an audible signal, an error message on the screen, a continuous signal after engaging reverse gear, or ineffective obstacle detection. The cause may be a damaged sensor, broken wiring, a faulty bracket, or an incompatible control unit. Before replacement, it is worth verifying the condition of the connectors and the correctness of the seating in the bumper.
Which mounting elements should be considered when replacing parking systems?	It is worth checking the sensor brackets, wiring, plug types, mounting points, and compatibility with the specific bumper. The mounting side and whether the element comes from a pre-facelift or post-facelift version are also important. A properly selected mount affects the correct operating angle of the sensor and the proper functioning of the entire system.

Summary: parking systems at the Global Parts automotive store

Parking systems are important equipment that supports precise maneuvering and correct distance estimation from obstacles. At Global Parts, components in this category are available for many vehicle models, selected based on the OEM number, equipment version, and mounting location. This solution is particularly useful when a single sensor, control unit, camera, or mounting element is needed without having to complete an entire new set. We invite you to contact us – we are here to help! For more information and interesting facts, we also invite you to visit our automotive blog.

used parts bmw used car parts audi used car parts bmw auto parts genuine parts mini genuine parts motor store bmw parking assistance mercedes parking assistance mini parking assistance audi parking assistance volkswagen parking assistance