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BSD + parking assist sensors

Discussion in 'Prime Accessories and Modifications' started by followingalex, Sep 22, 2019.

  1. followingalex

    followingalex Junior Member

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    Two questions really..

    First, anyone here buy the middle tier prius and install a blind spot detection (BSD) and parking assistance system? Thoughts? Recommendations?

    Second, is there any way to buy a solution that integrates it to Toyota's existing user interface for BSD?.
     
    #1 followingalex, Sep 22, 2019
  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    No (since I bought the Advanced) but I presume run-of-the-mill parking sensors should be easy to install and no different from any other car. If you're talking about Intelligence Clearance Sonar retrofit, then that's a different can of worms.

    Also, the BSM on the Prime is just a small light on the mirror glass. It doesn't show up anywhere else. This solution seems pretty close: Blind Spot Detector Add-On | PriusChat
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, Sep 24, 2019
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    I bought the BSD suite, but I didn't have time to install it.
     
    #3 sdhzlgl, Oct 20, 2019
  4. followingalex

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    I've seen these all over the internet but the installation seems to be pretty advanced (even the link you shared, there is no mention to how it was wired and a custom button just appears, no source to where/how for example). I've been looking for manuals to follow in disassembly and installation, specific to Prius Prime trim.. so I figured to start here and see if anyone had done this sort of job on the Prime and could share some tips, do's don'ts etc. before I go through them....
     
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    The Repair Manual (more info) explains how to remove and reinstall the interior trim.

    In Europe, Toyota sells rear parking sensors (“TPA Rear”) as an accessory for the Prius Plug-in, and you may find the installation instructions (PDF)—and those for other accessories—useful for reference.
     
    #5 Elektroingenieur, Oct 21, 2019
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