Someone gently nudged the rear of our brand new LS430 yesterday and knocked off one of the parktronic (distronic) sensors. I had no idea something was awry until I put the car into reverse and noticed that the system would beep constantly as if I was going to hit something. Stepped out and noticed that the entire sensor is gone, and all I'm left with is a small scratch and a hole in the bumper!

Does anyone know if these sensors are sold individually or would I have to purchase the entire kit? What about installation? I think I can get under the bumper without removing it..

Anyways, if anyone has any tips out there that they could share with me with regards to this, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!

 

BKW - That is a bummer. I had one of my front sensors go bad and the dealer was able to replace just the single sensor. Since it was a warranty claim I have no idea how much one of these costs. The sensor may be laying down behind the bumper somewhere. It does have a wire attached so maybe it's salvagable?? Good luck!!

Bruce

 

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...06&catalogid=2

I don't know if that's the whole set or not. I have seen them on ebay for much less. Bruce is right though it could still be there and just pushed through the cover.

 

Since it's new, this might be a dealer task.