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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 08:48 AM
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W221 Parking Tone Generators

I have a technical question I need assistance with.

Does anyone know if the Parking Distance sensor system uses the stereo for the parking beep notifications, or are the audio generators a separate system from the stereo?

My old BMW used the stereo speakers for the parking tones.
My newer Audi has separate tone generators for the parking beeps.


I need to know how my 2012 W221 S63 AMG works because I am planning a major stereo system upgrade and I need to know whether or not I must leave some of the factory speakers in place to retain the parking distance beeps?


I was listening to my car yesterday, and it seems the front sensors issue beeps from the instrument cluster.

The rear sensors beep from the rear of the car but I can't pinpoint the location as coming from a speaker yet.



Any help is appreciated.
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 04:51 PM
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They are separate, built into the rear display unit and in the front dash.
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Old Aug 25, 2016 | 05:16 PM
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Great news! Thanks for the reply!!


I'm going to be adding one of these where the CD changer is located. It will become the main audio source unit, but I didn't want to lose my parking assist beeps. Looks like I'll be ok.


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Excellent, Good luck on the install, I couldn't imagine trying to get everything working together on those
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