Reversing sensors fitted.

[Terranical]

Reversing sensors fitted and working a treat.

 

[96terrano]

Nice job, but it's not that hard to reverse a terrano:augie,

 

[TONUP]

Nice job, but it's not that hard to reverse a terrano:augie,

I beg to differ. I split the bumper on mine after reversing into a large earth bank, which cost me £150.00 to get repaired. To add insult to injury it was also on my birthday.

Thats a very tidy job. Any more details on the installation, and can they be turned off for towing?

Regards

Alan

 

[96terrano]

so how many € were thay

 

[brian0812]

i got a set with a small lcd screen disply cost me £20 but i dont have them fitted been on my shelf for at least 2 years lol

£10 now off ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOP-QUALI...6?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item1c24885ad8

 

[Terranical]

Nice job, but it's not that hard to reverse a terrano:augie,

Not hard to reverse, but easy to reverse into a low wall or a post, especially with the spare wheel obstructing half the rear window!

 

[Terranical]

so how many € were thay

I bought them a year or so ago, £9.99 from eBay - even included the hole saw!

 

[96terrano]

I bought them a year or so ago, £9.99 from eBay - even included the hole saw!

not bad!:thumb2

 

[Terranical]

I beg to differ. I split the bumper on mine after reversing into a large earth bank, which cost me £150.00 to get repaired. To add insult to injury it was also on my birthday.

Thats a very tidy job. Any more details on the installation, and can they be turned off for towing?

Regards

Alan

Easy enough to fit, took me about an hour and a half. Worst bit is getting the four sensor cables into the car, needed a 12mm hole just above the bumper, RHS.
Don't know about switching it off for towing, but shouldn't be that difficult to interrupt the 12v supply (comes from the reversing light connections) with a toggle switch on the dash.

 

[Terranical]

Easy enough to fit, took me about an hour and a half. Worst bit is getting the four sensor cables into the car, needed a 12mm hole just above the bumper, RHS.
Don't know about switching it off for towing, but shouldn't be that difficult to interrupt the 12v supply (comes from the reversing light connections) with a toggle switch on the dash.

Kit also came with an extension lead to allow sounder to be fitted at the front of the car, useful if you are aurically challenged (deaf) like me!

 

[makeitfit]

Here's my reversing sensor :sly

Steel bumper, does just what it says on the can

 

[TONUP]

Easy enough to fit, took me about an hour and a half. Worst bit is getting the four sensor cables into the car, needed a 12mm hole just above the bumper, RHS.
Don't know about switching it off for towing, but shouldn't be that difficult to interrupt the 12v supply (comes from the reversing light connections) with a toggle switch on the dash.

Thanks for the reply. Its something I might be te,mpted to try, but drilling holes in the bumper is scary...

Alan

 

[Fez_uk]

Here's my reversing sensor :sly

Steel bumper, does just what it says on the can

:naughty :jesterbg

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

Easy enough to fit, took me about an hour and a half. Worst bit is getting the four sensor cables into the car, needed a 12mm hole just above the bumper, RHS.
Don't know about switching it off for towing, but shouldn't be that difficult to interrupt the 12v supply (comes from the reversing light connections) with a toggle switch on the dash.

if power comes from reverse light, surely it would only be powered up when reversing so how would this affect towing? :nenau

 

[TONUP]

if power comes from reverse light, surely it would only be powered up when reversing so how would this affect towing? :nenau

When reversing with a trailer, the sensor would continually bleep, as it would detect the trailer in close proximity.

Now I'm not sure if the cars reversing lights come on when the trailer electrics are connected though. I'll have to check.

Alan

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

When reversing with a trailer, the sensor would continually bleep, as it would detect the trailer in close proximity.

Now I'm not sure if the cars reversing lights come on when the trailer electrics are connected though. I'll have to check.

Alan

I am sure they do, as there is nothing clever about t2 towbar wiring. I still can't see it being that much of an issue though, can't you just turn the sound down :nenau

 

[micktheshed]

reversing sensors on Terrano

Fitted mine in similar positions to original post photo.
Having done this on several cars I was well versed in the precautions to take:
1, Make sure there is a space behind the proposed position!
2, Remove the bumper if you're really uncertain.
3, Plan were the wires are going to run (a new hole may be needed)& protect all the wires from chafing as necessary.
4, Use masking tape to stop drill skidding.
5, Have faith, but check how close you can get to something before it continuously beeps: just to be safe LOL.

I purchase mine off ebay quite cheaply, they do not get set off by the tow ball & have an on/off switch on the main display. I must admit the first time my nerves were on edge!!

 

[TONUP]

Fitted mine in similar positions to original post photo.
Having done this on several cars I was well versed in the precautions to take:
1, Make sure there is a space behind the proposed position!
2, Remove the bumper if you're really uncertain.
3, Plan were the wires are going to run (a new hole may be needed)& protect all the wires from chafing as necessary.
4, Use masking tape to stop drill skidding.
5, Have faith, but check how close you can get to something before it continuously beeps: just to be safe LOL.

I purchase mine off ebay quite cheaply, they do not get set off by the tow ball & have an on/off switch on the main display. I must admit the first time my nerves were on edge!!

Some great advice there.

Thanks

Alan

 

[Terranical]

Thanks for the reply. Its something I might be te,mpted to try, but drilling holes in the bumper is scary...

Alan

Needn't be scary, I fitted all four sensors by drilling through the plastic bumper where there are already large clearance holes in the metal sub-bumper behind, so the sensors (which are a push fit) only require drilling of the plastic, using the 21mm hole saw which comes as part of the kit.
If you want to ensure that you are drilling where there is no metal behind it's easy to put your hand up from underneath and have a feel around (oo-er missus).
I removed both rear lights to check there was nothing in the way of the two inner ones, and the two outer ones just felt around from underneath.
If you use the photo of mine as a reference you won't have a problem.