Buying P38 height sensors @ year 2022 :)

OrMar · Apr 21, 2022

As I bought '97 P38 (2.5DT) from a friend, with new airbags all around, new compressor and rebuilt valve block, I would like to buy all 4 new height sensors (since at least 1 is throwing almost random data out, and rear 2 seem to be "repaired" in some way).
So, I want' 4 quality items - does that mean OEM, Dunlop (same?) or something else ?
What's the best place to buy this items these days (I'm from Croatia, so ideally some EU shop, otherwise I have to pay additional custom duties. Anyway, UK will also do.) ?

Thank you,
Mario
Zagreb, Croatia

tomcat59alan · Apr 21, 2022

OrMar said:
As I bought '97 P38 (2.5DT) from a friend, with new airbags all around, new compressor and rebuilt valve block, I would like to buy all 4 new height sensors (since at least 1 is throwing almost random data out, and rear 2 seem to be "repaired" in some way).
So, I want' 4 quality items - does that mean OEM, Dunlop (same?) or something else ?
What's the best place to buy this items these days (I'm from Croatia, so ideally some EU shop, otherwise I have to pay additional custom duties. Anyway, UK will also do.) ?

Thank you,
Mario
Zagreb, Croatia

Welcome Mario, perhaps one of our European members can help but I think from what I read most use UK suppliers with the additional costs involved.

nigelbb · Apr 21, 2022

In France I find RLD Autos is a reliable source of P38 parts. They are pricier than buying from UK suppliers for delivery in the UK but not too bad & have very comprehensive stock. They also have very rapid delivery. When I order by 17:00 it is delivered by 13:00 the next day. https://www.rld-autos.com/fr/

marjon · Apr 21, 2022

I used Paddocks as they calculate all the import duties when you do the checkout, so no messing at this end to deal with duties

.

Have also used euro 4x4 parts.

Do you have diagnostics cos you will probably need it if you change them, best get that sorted first if you havent already. (sounds like you have but makes sure it can do calibration)

J

OrMar · Apr 21, 2022

I have diagnostics and I'm looking for information about reliable brand first - do I have to buy OEM, or is there some decent (and most likely cheaper) replacement?

marjon · Apr 21, 2022

I have only brought 1 but that was years ago so cant remember. Not sure but think @Henry_b & @Datatek got some cheap 1s and they have been fine.
I might be wrong, but am sure they will be along to give opinions soon

.

J

Datatek · Apr 21, 2022

OrMar said:
As I bought '97 P38 (2.5DT) from a friend, with new airbags all around, new compressor and rebuilt valve block, I would like to buy all 4 new height sensors (since at least 1 is throwing almost random data out, and rear 2 seem to be "repaired" in some way).
So, I want' 4 quality items - does that mean OEM, Dunlop (same?) or something else ?
What's the best place to buy this items these days (I'm from Croatia, so ideally some EU shop, otherwise I have to pay additional custom duties. Anyway, UK will also do.) ?

Thank you,
Mario
Zagreb, Croatia

I have just bought 2 Chinese knock offs from Aliexpress on line, very cheap, fitted and working fine

. For how long I don't know

Henry_b · Apr 22, 2022

Yep I bought one 2yrs ago and have done 10k on them, no issues so far they work just as well as the OEM units.

Datatek · Apr 23, 2022

Henry_b said:
Yep I bought one 2yrs ago and have done 10k on them, no issues so far they work just as well as the OEM units.

Feeling better by now I hope Henry?

Buying P38 height sensors @ year 2022 :)

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