BMW Parking Aid Sensor - Hella 358141361

Product Information

A Parking Aid Sensor, also known as a Parking Sensor or Proximity Sensor, is a device installed in a vehicle's bumper or surrounding areas to assist with parking. These sensors use ultrasonic or electromagnetic technology to detect objects and obstacles around the vehicle, providing alerts to the driver via audible sounds or visual indicators. They help prevent accidents, such as backing into objects or people, by alerting the driver to nearby obstacles while parking.

• Non-Functioning Sensors: The most obvious symptom of a faulty parking aid sensor is that it doesn't respond when the vehicle approaches an obstacle. This can be due to a damaged or malfunctioning sensor, causing it to stop detecting objects or issuing alerts
• Continuous Beeping: If a sensor is malfunctioning, it may produce a constant beeping sound, regardless of whether there are obstacles nearby. This could be caused by a sensor being dirty, damaged, or having a wiring issue

About Hella

Hella is a German based manufacturer of specialty lighting parts for automobiles and is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Mini, Subaru , Toyota, Volkswagen and more. Hella lighting solutions include headlights and fog-lights, complete headlight assemblies, and all the other internal bells and whistles that allow your vehicles lighting system to run impeccably every time you turn the ignition over. One of the most well-known automotive suppliers, Hella ranks highly among the top 50 producers of parts in the entire world and has expanded beyond lighting and into electronics for vehicle interiors. The company was technically founded in 1899, and initially was a producer of candles and lamps for horse drawn carriages. A lot has changed in over 100 years.