5+ months into repair - body shop can't find bumper sensor part

[kricoburrito]

Hey y'all, looking for some advice for my supra that has been in the shop. It went in after a crash in September of last year, and has been at a local collision/body shop being repaired since. They have been overall a little slow/unresponsive, but the current problem is finding a missing front bumper sensor. They have supposedly ordered it 3 times, each time receiving a sensor that doesn't match the original.

Looking for some advice/help on either sourcing this part or figuring out what the issue is. I know parts for these cars can be hard to find sometimes, but I believe this is the last part needed and they tell me they have been searching for it since I asked at the start of the year. They *originally* told me they were hoping to have the car done in November of last year. Attached is a photo of the email/part they say is needed. Any help is appreciated.

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[Evolution]

Ask them (Toyota) for the superseded number. My body shop had the same issue. Part number changes confuse them like none other.

 

[kricoburrito]

Got it, I will do that. I thought the shop could figure it out with Toyota but maybe not. Would you recommend going through my local dealer, or Toyota corporate?

 

[BMWAF]

Would you recommend going through my local dealer, or Toyota corporate?

Jesus. With choices like that, death certainly loses its sting.

 

[Evolution]

Got it, I will do that. I thought the shop could figure it out with Toyota but maybe not. Would you recommend going through my local dealer, or Toyota corporate?

I went to my local dealer. I had to tell them to look up the new number or they would keep giving me the wrong sensor. My body shop could not figure it out for 2 months.... Took me one phone call.

 

[supragmatic]

You can try this one.
While it did not match the original part number or even the version that was on my bumper, It is working just fine.
https://auto724.us/parking-sensor-bosch-66209472291-01
Another option would be to get one for BMW Z4 G29 using any of those part numbers.
You just need to paint the one you get.
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=HF93-USA-07-2019-G29-BMW-Z4_M40i&diagId=66_0555

 

[NicKnack]

If you can find the part number for it, check Amayama.com as well

I find most bodyshops/dealers in NA only have access to view what's in stock in NA, but Amayama orders come from Japan or Dubai, and I've had a lot of luck getting parts from there quicker and cheaper than waiting for the parts counter at the local dealer

 

[HATEnFATE]

The Body shop is full of it. It's not that hard to look those up. Yes there are supersessions but that wont hold a car up for months.

I work in a Toyota Parts Department. I do this all day. The Body shop isn't being honest.

 

[MavJ]

I'm getting a sensor blindness of the outer left parking sensor and I think I need to replace this on my black supra. Is the sensor painted or needs painting? It seems not to be on my supra.

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